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Dr. Gregory Mendez, MD is a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD specializing in general surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Gregory Mendez, MD is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center (Baltimore, MD), ST PAUL PLACE SPECIALISTS INC and Orthopedics and Joint Replacement at Mercy.
301 ST. PAUL PLACE
Baltimore, MD 21202
11121 York Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
114 Business Center Drive
Reisterstown, MD 21136
2800 Sollers Point Road
Dundalk, MD 21222
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.
He completed residency at University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Maryland.
Residency: University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Maryland
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gregory Mendez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. |
$3,421
ATTUNE $1,771 |
$1,650 |
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Stryker Corporation |
$2,787
Gamma $1,264 |
Mako $1,210 |
Axsos $165 |
T2 $101 |
Ex-Fix $48 |
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Ortho Development Corporation |
$1,895
$1,895 |
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Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
$1,334
Persona $927 |
Avenir $408 |
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DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. |
$532
NA $157 |
ATTUNE $97 |
ACTIS $83 |
TFN ADVANCED $62 |
VA-LCP $52 |
Other $82 |
Other |
$512
OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM $187 |
PREVENA $87 |
DJO Surgical 3DKnee System $76 |
DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $74 |
DJO Surgical Discovery Elbow System $49 |
Other $40 |
Travel and Lodging | $5,882 |
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Food and Beverage | $2,950 |
Education | $1,650 |
Dr. Gregory Mendez practices general surgery and adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Mendez welcomes new patients at his office inBaltimore, MD as reported by Yext.