Dr. Brian Nwannunu, MD is a sports medicine doctor in McKinney, TX specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Brian Nwannunu, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources, Medical City Healthcare, Medical City McKinney (MCM), LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC and TEXAS JOINT INSTITUTE, PLLC.
4201 Medical Center Drive Suite 100
McKinney, TX 75069
7777 Forest Lane Suite C106
Dallas, TX 75230
Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)
Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.
Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.
After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Nwannunu, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Nwannunu, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in McKinney, TX were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and hospital care.
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Dr. Brian Nwannunu, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at JPS Health Network. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (2015)
Residency: JPS Health Network (2020)
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian Nwannunu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,946
Mako $2,095 |
ACCOLADE $469 |
T2 ALPHA $153 |
Insignia $112 |
Gamma $78 |
Other $39 |
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$1,588
JOURNEY $1,576 |
PICO 14 $12 |
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$157
Irrisept $157 |
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$150
CORAIL $115 |
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$72
Durolane $72 |
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$85
ARISTA AH FLEXITIP $24 |
DERMABOND PRINEO $19 |
Physio-Stim $15 |
ORTHOVISC $13 |
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Dr. Brian Nwannunu is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Nwannunu's hospital/clinic affiliations include Texas Health Resources, Medical City McKinney (MCM), and Medical City Healthcare.
