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Mr. David S. Claar, PA

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

187 Hospital Drive
Tyrone, PA 16866

(814) 684-6301

Mr. David S. Claar, PA is in Tyrone, PA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Mr. David S. Claar, PA is affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare, VANTAGE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION INC and UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS CENTER, LTD.

Office Locations

Address:

187 Hospital Drive
Tyrone, PA 16866

Address:

3000 Fairway Drive
Altoona, PA 16602

Some issues Mr. David S. Claar, PA 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.

joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	10
reconstructive surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	8

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

joint surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	12

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

joint surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	15

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

joint surgery	14
open surgery	10
reconstructive surgery	15
tendon surgery	10
upper extremity surgery	25

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	18
doctor visit	39
injections	18
joint surgery	8
minimally invasive procedures	10
upper extremity surgery	8

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	34
doctor visit	131
injections	34
joint surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	75

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

aspiration	29
doctor visit	93
injections	29

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

aspiration	90
doctor visit	235
injections	90
joint surgery	75
lower extremity surgery	22
reconstructive surgery	76
upper extremity surgery	52

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. David S. Claar, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mr. David S. Claar, PA treated as in Tyrone, PA were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	124
injections	42
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	10
open surgery	10
reconstructive surgery	26
tendon surgery	10
upper extremity surgery	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. David S. Claar, PA.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	28

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

**Age**
75 to 84	5
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	32

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. David S. Claar, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. David S. Claar, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	2
Dementia	1

Education & Training

He is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine American Academy of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Board Certification: American College of Sports Medicine American Academy of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Mr. David S. Claar, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Penn Highlands Healthcare

VANTAGE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION INC

UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS CENTER, LTD

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Biography

Mr. David Claar practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare.

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