Carrie Leigh Rupe, PA, MPAS

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: hip problems, knee osteoarthritis, wounds, and more.

5315 Elliott Drive Suite 304 and Suite 301
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(734) 712-0655

Carrie Leigh Rupe, PA, MPAS is in Ypsilanti, MI specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Carrie Leigh Rupe, PA, MPAS is affiliated with Trinity Health, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Trinity Health Livingston Hospital, IHA HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION and Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

5315 Elliott Drive Suite 304 and Suite 301
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Some issues Carrie Leigh Rupe, PA, MPAS can help you with:

Joint Injections

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.

aspiration	64
doctor visit	87
injections	64
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	22

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	114

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	23
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

aspiration	30
doctor visit	65
injections	30

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

aspiration	241
doctor visit	126
injections	241
joint surgery	89
lower extremity surgery	89
musculoskeletal imaging	54
reconstructive surgery	89
X-rays	54

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Carrie Leigh Rupe, PA, MPAS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Carrie Leigh Rupe, PA, MPAS treated as in Ypsilanti, MI were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	112
doctor visit	94
injections	112
joint surgery	51
lower extremity surgery	51
musculoskeletal imaging	38
reconstructive surgery	51
X-rays	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carrie Leigh Rupe, PA, MPAS.

**Gender**
Male	8
Female	16

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	2
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	11

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carrie Leigh Rupe, PA, MPAS From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carrie Leigh Rupe, PA, MPAS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	14
High Cholesterol	10
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	6
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	0
Dementia	2

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Michigan.

Board Certification: Board Certification: National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Carrie Leigh Rupe, PA, MPAS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Trinity Health Livingston Hospital

IHA HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

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Biography

Ms. Carrie Rupe's specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. In her practice, she is particularly interested in joint injections, knee osteoarthritis, and wounds. Ms. Rupe is affiliated with Trinity Health IHA Medical Group.