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Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO

(49 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: knee pain, hip pain, knee injury, and more.

6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

(216) 444-2606

Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Solon, OH specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center, Solon Family Health Center, MENORAH PARK CENTER FOR SENIOR LIVING and Hillcrest Orthopaedics.

Office Locations

Address:

29800 Bainbridge Road
Solon, OH 44139

Address:

6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

Address:

8701 Darrow Road
Twinsburg, OH 44087

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Building A40
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Joint Aspiration

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.

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.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	113
hip imaging	22
injections	17
musculoskeletal imaging	35
X-rays	34

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	21
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

aspiration	253
doctor visit	805
hip imaging	124
hospital care	34
immobilization	15
injections	252
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	20
musculoskeletal imaging	210
reconstructive surgery	21
X-rays	209

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	568

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	934
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	116
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

aspiration	464
doctor visit	1197
hospital care	19
injections	476
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	38
musculoskeletal imaging	68
reconstructive surgery	39
X-rays	67

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	611
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	66
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

aspiration	510
doctor visit	1139
fracture surgery	15
hospital care	35
injections	527
inpatient care	35
joint surgery	50
lower extremity surgery	65
musculoskeletal imaging	38
reconstructive surgery	50
X-rays	37

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	84
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

aspiration	588
doctor visit	1136
hospital care	37
injections	587
inpatient care	37
joint surgery	51
lower extremity surgery	50
musculoskeletal imaging	55
reconstructive surgery	51
X-rays	54

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	24
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	75
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

aspiration	463
doctor visit	885
hospital care	23
injections	462
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	78
lower extremity surgery	77
musculoskeletal imaging	277
reconstructive surgery	78
X-rays	276

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	63
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

aspiration	180
doctor visit	322
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	38
injections	179
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	36
musculoskeletal imaging	30
reconstructive surgery	23
spinal procedures	40
X-rays	70

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

aspiration	594
doctor visit	907
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	52
injections	593
inpatient care	52
joint surgery	83
lower extremity surgery	94
musculoskeletal imaging	64
reconstructive surgery	83
X-rays	63

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Solon, OH were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	384
doctor visit	815
fracture surgery	13
hip imaging	73
hospital care	34
immobilization	15
injections	388
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	55
musculoskeletal imaging	101
reconstructive surgery	49
spinal procedures	40
X-rays	106

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	373
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	131
85 and over	42
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	201

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	8
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at South Pointe Hospital. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2008)

Residency: South Pointe Hospital (2013)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center

Solon Family Health Center

MENORAH PARK CENTER FOR SENIOR LIVING

Hillcrest Orthopaedics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 49 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Solon, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel John Harmon, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$8,339 TRIATHLON $1,628	Mako $1,308	KNEES $1,292	ACCOLADE $544	Tritanium $492	Other $3,074
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$5,075 RI Hip Navigation $5,039	REAL INTELLIGENCE $36
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$3,726 KNEES $2,519	Spine $824	CORAIL $124	Knee $72	Shoulder $63	Other $124
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$2,010 Velys $1,800	DERMABOND Portfolio $194	Kincise $17
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC	$1,440 Ortho-Knees $1,440
Other	$5,266 Recon Hips $707	Flowable $597	ROSA $457	Knee $431	ANJESO $251	Other $2,824

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,767
Travel and Lodging	$10,792
Consulting Fee	$1,883
Education	$416

Biography

Dr. Daniel Harmon is a physician who specializes in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He trained at South Pointe Hospital for residency. These areas are among Dr. Harmon's clinical interests: knee arthritis, hyaluronic acid injections, and joint aspiration. Dr. Harmon's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Solon Family Health Center and Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center.