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Dr. Bruce Robert Knolmayer, MD

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(1804 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: arthritis, bone surgery, shoulder dislocation, and more.

18109 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

(301) 774-8958

Dr. Bruce Robert Knolmayer, MD is an orthopedist in Olney, MD specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Bruce Robert Knolmayer, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Health and MGMC LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

18109 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

Address:

3414 Olandwood Court
Olney, MD 20832

Some issues Dr. Bruce Robert Knolmayer, MD can help you with:

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

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.

Trigger Finger Surgery

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.

aspiration	377
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	10
decompression surgery	10
doctor visit	949
hip imaging	91
injections	377
joint surgery	50
lower extremity surgery	21
minimally invasive procedures	30
musculoskeletal imaging	318
pelvic imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	20
spinal procedures	64
upper extremity surgery	29
X-rays	404

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	68
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

aspiration	454
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	963
hip imaging	97
injections	454
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	34
musculoskeletal imaging	335
pelvic imaging	28
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	64
upper extremity surgery	33
X-rays	427

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	86
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

aspiration	558
doctor visit	1055
hip imaging	94
hospital care	46
injections	558
inpatient care	46
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	348
pelvic imaging	27
reconstructive surgery	27
spinal procedures	63
X-rays	438

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	678

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	862
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	186
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

aspiration	524
doctor visit	1142
hospital care	47
injections	524
inpatient care	47
joint surgery	33
lower extremity surgery	37
musculoskeletal imaging	247
pelvic imaging	31
reconstructive surgery	36
spinal procedures	60
X-rays	338

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	37
Hispanic	14
Asian	14
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	89
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

aspiration	425
doctor visit	1062
hospital care	66
injections	425
inpatient care	66
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	22
musculoskeletal imaging	273
pelvic imaging	28
reconstructive surgery	21
spinal procedures	83
X-rays	384

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	40
Hispanic	19
Asian	17
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	103
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

aspiration	477
doctor visit	1068
hospital care	23
injections	477
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	223
pelvic imaging	53
reconstructive surgery	27
spinal procedures	66
X-rays	342

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	108
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

aspiration	535
doctor visit	1155
hospital care	24
injections	535
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	32
lower extremity surgery	25
musculoskeletal imaging	298
pelvic imaging	48
reconstructive surgery	35
spinal procedures	80
upper extremity surgery	7
X-rays	426

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	52
Hispanic	15
Asian	21
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	98
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

aspiration	342
doctor visit	904
hospital care	71
injections	342
inpatient care	71
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	29
musculoskeletal imaging	267
pelvic imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	28
spinal procedures	48
X-rays	339

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	51
Hispanic	12
Asian	15
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	96
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

aspiration	834
doctor visit	2222
injections	834
joint surgery	80
lower extremity surgery	84
musculoskeletal imaging	652
pelvic imaging	60
reconstructive surgery	83
spinal procedures	133
X-rays	845

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Robert Knolmayer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce Robert Knolmayer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Olney, MD were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	504
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	10
decompression surgery	10
doctor visit	1169
hip imaging	94
hospital care	46
injections	504
inpatient care	46
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	32
minimally invasive procedures	32
musculoskeletal imaging	331
pelvic imaging	35
reconstructive surgery	33
spinal procedures	73
upper extremity surgery	24
X-rays	441

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Robert Knolmayer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	303
Male	156

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	35
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	383
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	10

**Age**
85 and over	83
75 to 84	155
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	198

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Robert Knolmayer, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Robert Knolmayer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	7
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce Robert Knolmayer, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce Robert Knolmayer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Health

MGMC LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Bruce Robert Knolmayer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Bruce Robert Knolmayer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

MAMSI

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Select

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Coventry National Network PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Virginia Premier Health Plan

WellPoint

Aetna

CIGNA Network Open Access

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

HealthyBlue PPO

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

Traditional Medicare Fee for Service

United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)

Innovation Health: Open POS Plus

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Carefirst EPO

Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus

United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

United Select HMO - EPO/NPP

United MD IPA Preferred (POS)

United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)

Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

United MD IPA (HMO)

United Choice Plus

CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)

Innovation Health: PPO

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

United Choice

United Optimum Choice

Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)

Innovation Health: POS

Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)

Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus

United Select Plus (POS)

CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced

United Erickson Advantage Plans

Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)

Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)

D-SNP)

I-SNP

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

United Core Essential (HMO)

Innovation Health: POS Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP

Innovation Health: Open POS II

Innovation Health: Indemnity

United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

United Navigate

Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO

Police and Fire Clinic

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

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