Dr. David Cheng-Yu Ou-Yang, MD is a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. David Cheng-Yu Ou-Yang, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED.
12605 E. 16th Avenue Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
12631 E 17th Avenue Mailbox B202, Academic Office 1
Aurora, CO 80045
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. David Cheng-Yu Ou-Yang, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Cheng-Yu Ou-Yang, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Aurora, CO were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), wound repair (e.g. stitches) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Cheng-Yu Ou-Yang, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Cheng-Yu Ou-Yang, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. David Cheng-Yu Ou-Yang, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2010. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2010)
Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals (2015)
Licensed In: Colorado
Dr. David Cheng-Yu Ou-Yang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. David Cheng-Yu Ou-Yang, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Cheng-Yu Ou-Yang, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.
Dr.Ou-Yang did spinal fusion and decompression for me. He is a wonderful caring man. Amazing spirit and kindness. I knew pretty much nothing about him other than he was recommended by one of his colleagues. When I met him for a second opinion about my neck I knew immediately that I wanted him for my lumbar surgery. Surgery was only about two weeks ago so I can't fully comment on how everything will finish out... But the one thing I can tell you...I can finally walk without pain coming from the discs in my back for the first time in decades. If you need anything done surgically don't hesitate for even one second about Dr OU-yang cuz he is definitely your go-to guy! May God bless him everyday to continue making miracles for others! He is truly amazing in every way.🙂
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Cheng-Yu Ou-Yang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$103,281
NorthStar $56,420 |
Admiral $6,750 |
Atoll OCT System $5,000 |
Hollywood $3,500 |
NorthStar OCT $2,553 |
Other $29,058 |
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$85,040
UNID_PASS $32,189 |
CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $21,049 |
CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM $3,577 |
PRESTIGE LP CERVICAL DISC SYSTEM $540 |
MAZOR X SYSTEM $324 |
Other $27,360 |
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$29,017
Mariner Deformity $14,270 |
Shoreline ASC $8,250 |
SeaSpine Expandable Interbody $1,750 |
NorthStar $1,355 |
7D Surgical System $420 |
Other $2,972 |
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$6,203
UNiD $6,203 |
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$1,350
ALIF $1,197 |
XLIF $152 |
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$5,579
SILC $1,223 |
IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM $1,035 |
CD HORIZON $967 |
MySpine $901 |
aprevo $167 |
Other $1,286 |
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Dr. David Ou-Yang's specialties are spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ou-Yang include spinal cord injury. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UCHealth and the University of Colorado Medicine. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota.
