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Eric L. Pritts, PA

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health
800 Plaza Drive Suite 400
Rostraver Township, PA 15012

Eric L. Pritts, PA is in Uniontown, PA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Eric L. Pritts, PA is affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare and MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL INC.

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Office Locations

Address:

150 Wayland Smith Drive Suite A
Uniontown, PA 15401

Address:

800 Plaza Drive Suite 400
Rostraver Township, PA 15012

Some issues Eric L. Pritts, 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.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Eric L. Pritts, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Eric L. Pritts, PA treated as in Uniontown, PA were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration 20
injections 20
joint surgery 19
lower extremity surgery 19
reconstructive surgery 19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Eric L. Pritts, PA.

Gender
Male 1
Female 1
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 4
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84
85 and over
Less than 65
65 to 74 6

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eric L. Pritts, PA From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Eric L. Pritts, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 36
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 3
Depression 3
Chronic Kidney Disease
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 7
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Eric L. Pritts, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Penn Highlands Healthcare
MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL INC

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $35 ORTHOVISC
$19 		MONOVISC
$16
BIOVENTUS LLC $32 GELSYN 3
$32
SI-Bone, Inc. $26
$26
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc. $22
$22
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated $13 Zilretta
$13
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $129

Biography

Mr. Eric Pritts practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in Uniontown, PA and Rostraver Township, PA. He is professionally affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare.

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