Dr. Christian Alexander Pean, MD, MS is an orthopedic traumatologist in Durham, NC specializing in orthopedic trauma. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 2016 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Christian Alexander Pean, MD, MS is affiliated with Duke Health, DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC, PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC PLLC and PROACTIVE THERAPY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC.
40 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710
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. Christian Alexander Pean, MD, MS for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christian Alexander Pean, MD, MS treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Durham, NC were fracture surgery, lower extremity surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.
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Dr. Christian Alexander Pean, MD, MS graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2016)
Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center (2021)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Christian Alexander Pean, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Christian Alexander Pean, MD, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Duke Select, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Dr. Christian Alexander Pean, MD, MS accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Christian Alexander Pean, MD, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 149 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christian Alexander Pean, MD, MS from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christian Alexander Pean, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$26,271
NCB $11,183 |
Affixus $1,638 |
DVR Anatomic Kickstand $176 |
ZNN $130 |
A.L.P.S. $6 |
Other $13,139 |
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$1,879
DJO SURGICAL $1,879 |
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$1,470
EVOS $870 |
TRIGEN InterTAN $469 |
Twinfix $120 |
SPATIAL FRAME $11 |
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$1,382
PRO $955 |
T2 $228 |
HOFFMANN $149 |
Variax $27 |
Gamma $23 |
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$1,336
DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS TRAUMA $86 |
$1,250 |
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$2,742
Palacos $1,162 |
OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST $219 |
NA $146 |
VA-LCP $136 |
MATRIXRIB $122 |
Other $956 |
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| $5,477 | |
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Dr. Christian Pean is an orthopedic trauma specialist in Durham, NC. Dr. Pean obtained a license to practice in New York.
