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Dr. Eric Carkner, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Tufts University School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: neck problems, musculoskeletal problems, spine surgery procedures, and more.

830 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

(617) 734-2450

Dr. Eric Carkner, MD is a spine surgeon in Chestnut Hill, MA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Eric Carkner, MD is affiliated with New England Baptist Hospital and BOSTON ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPINE LLC.

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830 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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830 Boylston Street Suite 211
Brookline, MA 02467

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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.

In The News

“Once Walker flew home with the Celtics Saturday, there were more tests by Schena, fellow Celtic physician Dr. Guy Napolitana, spine surgeon Dr. Eric Carkner and cervical spine specialist Dr. Tal...”—"Kemba Walker is fine - no kidding", Boston Herald, November 2019

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
aspiration	22
bone marrow tests	22
decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	345
nerve procedures	55
revision surgery	10
spinal procedures	97

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	15
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
aspiration	12
bone marrow tests	12
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	280
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	65

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	11
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
aspiration	13
bone marrow tests	13
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	325
nerve procedures	46
spinal procedures	96

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	246

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	22
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	316
nerve procedures	39
spinal procedures	84

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	110

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	10
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	306
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	34
spinal procedures	44

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	103

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	254
nerve procedures	34
spinal procedures	45

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	223
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	71

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	193
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	42

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	51
decompression surgery	67
doctor visit	516
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	67
spinal procedures	140

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Carkner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric Carkner, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Chestnut Hill, MA were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
aspiration	15
bone marrow tests	15
decompression surgery	43
doctor visit	309
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	43
revision surgery	10
spinal procedures	79

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Carkner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	96
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	66
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Carkner, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	2
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Eric Carkner, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: UMass Memorial Medical Center (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric Carkner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New England Baptist Hospital

BOSTON ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPINE LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric Carkner, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$51,387 THORACO-LUMBAR $18,945	OASYS $8,510	XIA $8,100	EVEREST $4,750	SERRATO $3,250	Other $7,833
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$2,765 EXPEDIUM $2,765
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,236 PRODISC $306	Symphony $261	ACIS $193	EXPEDIUM $131	ViviGen $123	Other $221
SI-Bone, Inc.	$176 iFuse Implant $176
EMPI, INC.	$137 Osteogenesis Stimulators $137
Other	$164 spinal-stim $52	NEURO $21	IONSYS $20	MazorX Renaissance $20	NON-PRODUCT $14	Other $37

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$45,115
Food and Beverage	$7,420
Travel and Lodging	$3,296
Education	$35

Biography

Dr. Eric Carkner is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Brookline, MA. His areas of expertise include the following: spine surgery procedures, spine problems, and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Carkner is affiliated with New England Baptist Hospital. He attended medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine and the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

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Biography