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Dr. Benjamin James Widmer, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

5848 Fashion Boulevard Suite 120
Murray, UT 84107

(801) 314-4100

Dr. Benjamin James Widmer, MD is an orthopedist in Murray, UT specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2004 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin James Widmer, MD is affiliated with Lone Peak Hospital, MountainStar Healthcare and THE ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC LC.

Office Locations

Address:

5848 Fashion Boulevard Suite 120
Murray, UT 84107

Address:

5848 S 300 E #110 A Building 3
Murray, UT 84107

Address:

5848 South Fashion Boulevard Suite 120
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

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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	86
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	292
excision	12
injections	86
joint surgery	81
minimally invasive procedures	62
reconstructive surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	22
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

aspiration	92
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	281
excision	10
injections	92
joint surgery	66
minimally invasive procedures	49
reconstructive surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	66

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	20
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

aspiration	89
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	291
excision	21
injections	89
joint surgery	89
minimally invasive procedures	72
reconstructive surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	89

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	36
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

aspiration	76
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	297
excision	17
injections	76
joint surgery	111
minimally invasive procedures	98
musculoskeletal imaging	10
reconstructive surgery	13
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	111
X-rays	10

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	138

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	12
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

aspiration	93
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	313
excision	13
injections	93
joint surgery	85
minimally invasive procedures	74
reconstructive surgery	11
tendon surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	85

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	12
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

aspiration	100
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	332
excision	15
injections	100
joint surgery	112
minimally invasive procedures	88
reconstructive surgery	24
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	112

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	20
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

aspiration	108
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	284
excision	16
injections	108
joint surgery	124
minimally invasive procedures	99
reconstructive surgery	25
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	124

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	19
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

aspiration	100
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	287
excision	12
injections	100
joint surgery	84
minimally invasive procedures	63
reconstructive surgery	21
tendon surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	84

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	139

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	15
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

aspiration	176
decompression surgery	50
doctor visit	550
excision	11
injections	176
joint surgery	173
minimally invasive procedures	127
reconstructive surgery	46
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	173

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin James Widmer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin James Widmer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Murray, UT were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	102
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	325
excision	14
injections	102
joint surgery	103
minimally invasive procedures	82
musculoskeletal imaging	10
reconstructive surgery	21
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	103
X-rays	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Widmer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	142
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	55
85 and over	15
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin James Widmer, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin James Widmer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	6
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin James Widmer, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2004. He has a state license in Utah.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2004)

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin James Widmer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lone Peak Hospital

MountainStar Healthcare

THE ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC LC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$89,348 DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System $41,426	DJO SURGICAL $28,087	DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $19,130	Joint Implants $252	DJO Surgical Alians Proximal Humerus Fracture Plate $126	Other $328
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$52,048 HEALIX $26,408	VAPR $10,365	GLOBAL $7,788	IDEAL $3,510	Gryphon $2,026	Other $1,951
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$37,995 Sports Medicine $16,712	DELTA $13,265	VAPR $5,400	ORTHOCORD $1,800	Shoulder/SM JT $171	Other $646
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.	$10,746 VAPR $10,161	$585
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$6,417 DELTA $4,119	Sports Medicine $1,697	GLOBAL $188	Orthopaedics $139	MONOVISC $111	Other $163
Other	$7,199 BioBrace 23mm $391	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $203	AEQUALIS $121	Catalyst Total CSR $117	BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $100	Other $6,268

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$171,882
Travel and Lodging	$15,999
Honoraria	$9,239
Food and Beverage	$6,632

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Widmer is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Murray, UT and Salt Lake City, UT. He graduated from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Widmer is professionally affiliated with Lone Peak Hospital.

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