Dr. Hunter Welburn Hood, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Lebanon, TN specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Hunter Welburn Hood, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).
1405 West Baddour Parkway Suite 102
Lebanon, TN 37087
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3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
5002 Crossings Circle Suite 230
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hunter Welburn Hood, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hunter Welburn Hood, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Lebanon, TN were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.
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Dr. Hunter Welburn Hood, MD graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2017. He has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine (2017)
Licensed In: Missouri
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hunter Welburn Hood, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Mako $208 |
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CellerateRx $193 |
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G7 $34 |
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Dr. Hunter Hood is an adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery specialist. Clinical interests for Dr. Hood include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement) and fractures (broken bones). His hospital/clinic affiliations include Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL). Dr. Hood studied medicine at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine.
