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Dillon J. Smith, PA

(Dillon Smith, PA-C)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: arthritis, musculoskeletal problems, fractures (broken bones), and more.

206 East Elm Street
Caldwell, ID 83605

(208) 459-4511

Dillon J. Smith, PA is in Caldwell, ID specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dillon J. Smith, PA is affiliated with West Valley Hospital and ORTHOPEDIC AND FRACTURE CLINIC PA.

Office Locations

Address:

206 East Elm Street
Caldwell, ID 83605

Address:

2619 W Fairview Avenue Suite 2100
Boise, ID 83702

Some issues Dillon J. Smith, 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.

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.

doctor visit	176
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	27
immobilization	41
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	24
open surgery	10
reconstructive surgery	26

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	34
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	5

doctor visit	220
hospital care	23
immobilization	34
inpatient care	23

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	142

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	26
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	17
doctor visit	247
hospital care	10
immobilization	41
inpatient care	10
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	14

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	33
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

doctor visit	300
hospital care	12
immobilization	57
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	25
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	14

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	17
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

doctor visit	350
hospital care	34
immobilization	54
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	24
reconstructive surgery	13
tendon surgery	12
X-rays	13

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	29
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dillon J. Smith, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dillon J. Smith, PA treated as in Caldwell, ID were aspiration, injections, immobilization and lower extremity surgery.

aspiration	44
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	17
doctor visit	282
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	19
immobilization	40
injections	44
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	23
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	17
tendon surgery	12
X-rays	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dillon J. Smith, PA.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	102
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	23
85 and over	13
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dillon J. Smith, PA From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dillon J. Smith, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	4
Dementia	7

Education & Training

He has a state license in Idaho.

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dillon J. Smith, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

West Valley Hospital

ORTHOPEDIC AND FRACTURE CLINIC PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dillon J. Smith, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$24 Juggerknotless Soft Anchor $24
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$19 OR3O Dual Mobility $19
BIOVENTUS LLC	$19 Durolane $19
Curonix LLC	$16 PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A $16
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$16 XIAFLEX $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$93

Biography

Mr. Dillon Smith is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is affiliated with West Valley Hospital.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dillon J. Smith, PA From 2016 - 2021

Education & Training

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General Payments

Biography

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