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Dr. Christian Fras, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, laminectomy, herniated disc, and more.

2000 Sproul Road Suite 320
Broomall, PA 19008

(484) 427-8100

Dr. Christian Fras, MD is a spine surgeon in Broomall, PA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Christian Fras, MD is affiliated with Crozer Health, Main Line Health, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, Springfield Hospital, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Taylor Hospital and ADVOCARE LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

2000 Sproul Road Suite 320
Broomall, PA 19008

Some issues Dr. Christian Fras, MD can help you with:

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.

doctor visit	323
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	134
spinal procedures	206
X-rays	72

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	17
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

doctor visit	287
injections	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	152
pain management	17
spinal procedures	227
X-rays	75

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

doctor visit	226
injections	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	97
pain management	13
spinal procedures	166
X-rays	69

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	120

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

doctor visit	189
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	84
spinal procedures	126
X-rays	42

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

doctor visit	215
injections	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	74
pain management	21
spinal procedures	127
X-rays	53

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

doctor visit	274
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	107
spinal procedures	169
X-rays	62

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

doctor visit	207
injections	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	70
pain management	16
spinal procedures	102
X-rays	32

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	135
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	47
spinal procedures	67
X-rays	20

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	215
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	80
spinal procedures	122
X-rays	42

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Fras, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christian Fras, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Broomall, PA were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and pain management.

doctor visit	230
injections	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	94
pain management	17
spinal procedures	146
X-rays	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Fras, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	41
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	70
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	1
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Fras, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	1
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Christian Fras, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at Hospital for Special Surgery. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christian Fras, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Crozer Health

Main Line Health

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic

Springfield Hospital

Crozer-Chester Medical Center

Taylor Hospital

ADVOCARE LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$3,436 AERIAL $1,846	SP-FIX $900	Interspinous Fixation $675	SI-LOK $14
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,082 VECTRIS $399	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $263	SPECIFY $217	ADAPTIVESTIM $204
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.	$268 $268
Boston Scientific Corporation	$237 SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $119	PAIN MANAGEMENT $103	CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT $15
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$230 Neuro-Chronic Pain $129	Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $100
Other	$424 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $189	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $111	Algovita $62	Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion system $31	$31

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$3,421
Food and Beverage	$2,224
Entertainment	$31

Biography

Dr. Christian Fras, who practices in Broomall, PA, is a medical specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Fras's clinical interests include spine problems and musculoskeletal problems. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and then he performed his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Main Line Health, Crozer Health, and Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic. According to Crozer Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Broomall, PA.