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Dr. Gregory Robert Sprowls, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Temple, TX specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Gregory Robert Sprowls, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Scott & White Clinic, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple and IR REHAB, P.C..
2401 S. 31ST STREET
Temple, TX 76508
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.
Dr. Gregory Robert Sprowls, MD graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at Texas A & M Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in South Carolina.
Medical School: Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Texas A & M Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals (2022)
Licensed In: South Carolina
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gregory Robert Sprowls, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Pylant Medical |
$3,766
$3,766 |
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Medical Device Business Services, Inc. |
$1,488
TFN ADVANCED $266 |
$1,222 |
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Stryker Corporation |
$1,442
Gamma $1,407 |
T2 $20 |
ADAPT $15 |
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Exactech, Inc. |
$520
Equinoxe $520 |
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Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
$246
Persona $123 |
Comprehensive Reverse $123 |
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Other |
$471
SILC $139 |
iFuse Implant $127 |
Baxdela $21 |
SYNVISC-ONE $17 |
$167 |
Education | $4,988 |
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Food and Beverage | $2,562 |
Travel and Lodging | $383 |
Dr. Gregory Sprowls is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Temple, TX. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Texas A & M Health Science Center, Dr. Sprowls attended medical school at Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. His areas of clinical interest consist of shoulder surgery, knee surgery, and replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). Dr. Sprowls is affiliated with Scott & White Clinic and Baylor College of Medicine.