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Dana L. Ritchie, FNP

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Specializes in: Family Medicine
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, pain management
106 Plaza Drive
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950

Dana L. Ritchie, FNP is a nurse in Saint Clairsville, OH specializing in family medicine. Dana L. Ritchie, FNP is affiliated with Trinity Health System, REHAB-BRAY LLC and TRINITY WEST.

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Office Locations

Address:

106 Plaza Drive
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950

Address:

4100 Johnson Road Suite 208
Steubenville, OH 43952

Some issues Dana L. Ritchie, FNP 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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dana L. Ritchie, FNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dana L. Ritchie, FNP treated as a nurse in Saint Clairsville, OH were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 90
hospital care 28
inpatient care 28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dana L. Ritchie, FNP.

Gender
Male 20
Female 23
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 2
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84 12
85 and over 2
Less than 65 5
65 to 74 18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dana L. Ritchie, FNP From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dana L. Ritchie, FNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 20
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Cancer 2
Dementia 1

Education & Training

She has a state license in Ohio.

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dana L. Ritchie, FNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health System
REHAB-BRAY LLC
TRINITY WEST

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dana L. Ritchie, FNP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Amgen Inc. $28 Prolia
$14
$14
SI-Bone, Inc. $25
$25
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $39
Education $14

Biography

Ms. Dana Ritchie's area of specialization is family medicine. She is especially interested in pain management and musculoskeletal problems. Ms. Ritchie is professionally affiliated with Trinity Health System.