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Dr. Elisabeth Garwood, MD

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Specializes in: Musculoskeletal Radiology

Penn State College of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal ultrasound, musculoskeletal problems, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655

(508) 334-3850

Dr. Elisabeth Garwood, MD is a musculoskeletal radiologist in Marlborough, MA specializing in musculoskeletal radiology. She graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Elisabeth Garwood, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital, UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health, UMASS MEMORIAL RADIOLOGY PHYS SERV, UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC and UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

157 Union Street
Marlborough, MA 01752

Address:

55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655

Address:

60 Hospital Road
Leominster, MA 01453

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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.

hip imaging	41
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	92
musculoskeletal imaging	772
pelvic imaging	51
spinal procedures	320
thoracic (chest) imaging	23
X-rays	988

**Gender**
Male	444
Female	908

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1034
Black	81
Hispanic	112
Asian	61
Other	64
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	620
From 75 to 84	425
85 and over	163
Less than 65	144

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

aspiration	18
CT scan	82
hip imaging	84
injections	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	261
musculoskeletal imaging	1624
pelvic imaging	136
spinal procedures	634
thoracic (chest) imaging	46
X-rays	2073

**Gender**
Male	860
Female	1819

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2022
Black	180
Hispanic	236
Asian	0
Other	134
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1248
From 75 to 84	823
85 and over	351
Less than 65	257

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

aspiration	21
CT scan	63
hip imaging	148
injections	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	428
musculoskeletal imaging	1154
pelvic imaging	76
spinal procedures	618
X-rays	1389

**Gender**
Male	794
Female	1522

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1761
Black	166
Hispanic	198
Asian	0
Other	107
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1057
From 75 to 84	706
85 and over	243
Less than 65	310

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

CT scan	70
hip imaging	159
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	467
musculoskeletal imaging	395
spinal procedures	329
X-rays	185

**Gender**
Male	576
Female	887

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1263
Black	42
Hispanic	107
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	603
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	128
Less than 65	372

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

CT scan	98
hip imaging	116
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	450
musculoskeletal imaging	450
pelvic imaging	22
spinal procedures	473
X-rays	419

**Gender**
Male	668
Female	1041

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1473
Black	49
Hispanic	133
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	695
From 75 to 84	464
85 and over	160
Less than 65	390

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

CT scan	167
hip imaging	210
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	826
musculoskeletal imaging	782
pelvic imaging	28
spinal procedures	1002
X-rays	835

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elisabeth Garwood, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elisabeth Garwood, MD treated as a musculoskeletal radiologist in Marlborough, MA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

aspiration	19
CT scan	97
hip imaging	126
injections	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	423
musculoskeletal imaging	870
pelvic imaging	62
spinal procedures	567
thoracic (chest) imaging	34
X-rays	988

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisabeth Garwood, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	617

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	755
Hispanic	78
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	38

**Age**
75 to 84	277
85 and over	104
Less than 65	147
65 to 74	422

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elisabeth Garwood, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elisabeth Garwood, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	6
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Elisabeth Garwood, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (2010)

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elisabeth Garwood, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UMass Memorial HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital

UMass Memorial Medical Center

UMass Memorial Health

UMASS MEMORIAL RADIOLOGY PHYS SERV

UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC

UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital

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Biography

Dr. Elisabeth Garwood is a musculoskeletal radiology specialist in Worcester, MA, Leominster, MA, and Marlborough, MA. Dr. Garwood is a graduate of Penn State College of Medicine.