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Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD

(408 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Tulane University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health

3676 Parker Boulevard Suite 350, Uchealth Orthopedics Clinic - Park West Suite 350 (primary)
Pueblo, CO 81008

(719) 595-7780

Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD is an orthopedist in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD is affiliated with UCHealth, CommonSpirit Health, PARKVIEW ANCILLARY SERVICES CORPORATION and UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Park West Suite 350.

Office Locations

Address:

1625 Medical Center Point Suite 215
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Address:

3676 Parker Boulevard Suite 350, Uchealth Orthopedics Clinic - Park West Suite 350 (primary)
Pueblo, CO 81008

Some issues Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

aspiration	107
doctor visit	247
injections	107

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	15
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

aspiration	67
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	18
doctor visit	383
injections	67
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
reconstructive surgery	21

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	24
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

aspiration	15
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	12
doctor visit	311
injections	15
joint surgery	10
lower extremity surgery	10
reconstructive surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	20
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	29
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

aspiration	17
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	14
doctor visit	287
injections	17
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	25
reconstructive surgery	25

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	11
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	17
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

computer assisted surgery (CAS)	14
doctor visit	221
joint surgery	27
lower extremity surgery	27
reconstructive surgery	27

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	19
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

aspiration	72
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	28
doctor visit	624
hospital care	10
injections	72
inpatient care	10
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	30
reconstructive surgery	30

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD treated as an orthopedist in Colorado Springs, CO were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	56
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	17
doctor visit	346
hospital care	10
injections	56
inpatient care	10
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	22
reconstructive surgery	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	96
Hispanic	7
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	10
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	4
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Sports Medicine and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Sports Medicine

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

CommonSpirit Health

PARKVIEW ANCILLARY SERVICES CORPORATION

UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Park West Suite 350

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 408 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Colorado Springs, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin C C Kam Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$9,289 ACCOLADE $3,107	Mako $2,152	BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $1,463	TRIATHLON $710	MAKOplasty $554	Other $1,302
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$6,658 REDAPT $1,639	Journey II $971	NAVIO $967	Q-FIX $940	Hipstruments $383	Other $1,758
GEMINI MOUNTAIN MEDICAL, LLC	$3,596 $3,596
Arthrex, Inc.	$2,815 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $1,512	$1,303
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$2,076 HEALIX $994	MILAGRO $942	TRUMATCH $140
Other	$4,478 Optetrak $891	HemiCAP Shoulder $831	Regeneten $604	AMBIENT HIPVAC $572	NA $225	Other $1,355