Dr. Christina I. Brady, MD is an orthopedist in Temple, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2013 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Christina I. Brady, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Baptist Health System, University Health, UT Health San Antonio and Baptist Hospital.
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Central Texas Vhcs (674)
Temple, TX 76504
4502 Medical Drive 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78229
8300 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
903 W. Martin Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina I. Brady, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christina I. Brady, MD treated as an orthopedist in Temple, TX were injections and aspiration.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina I. Brady, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christina I. Brady, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. Christina I. Brady, MD graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2013. She completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2013)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals (2018)
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Christina I. Brady, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Christina I. Brady, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Superior Health Plan, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Humana PPO, Coventry HMO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Prime Health, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, Three Rivers Provider Network PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, Coventry Workers' Compensation, Humana HMO, Aetna, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, HealthSmart, Aetna EPO, First Health, Aetna PPO, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Interlink - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Refugee Medical Assistance, Provider Network of America (PNOA) - Commercial, Insurance Accepted, OptumHealth - Transplant ONLY, Scott & White Health Plan - HMO, Gonzaba Medical Group - Transplant ONLY, Universal Benefits Consortium - Brokerage Firm (School Districts), University of Incarnate Word (Gilsbar) - Direct Employer, Scott & White Health Plan - PPO, Tokio Marine - Transplant, 90 Degree Benefits - Commercial, 6 Degrees - Transplant, LifeTrac - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Unaccompanied Children, Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, Velocity National Provider Network - Wrap Network, Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - PPO, Entrust - TPA, EBSO - TPA and Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial PPO.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christina I. Brady, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$26,433
Acutrak Headless Compression Screw System $679 |
Elbow Plating System $515 |
Acu-Loc Wrist Plating System $141 |
Acutrak/Acutrak 2 Screws - Micro, Mini, Std, Fusion $97 |
$25,000 |
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$15,652
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$2,079
AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $1,706 |
AxoGuard Nerve Connector $216 |
AxoGuard Nerve Protector $156 |
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$1,594
$1,594 |
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$1,317
$1,317 |
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$2,513
mymobility Platform $300 |
CellerateRx $290 |
Mako $173 |
Tritanium $130 |
Fixos $127 |
Other $1,494 |
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Dr. Christina Brady is a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist. Dr. Brady speaks Spanish. Her clinical interests include frozen shoulder, arm fracture, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. She is affiliated with the University Health, UT Health San Antonio, and Baptist Health System. She attended the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She appears to be in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. Dr. Brady's practice in San Antonio, TX is open to new patients as reported by UT Health San Antonio.
