Jacob Winegardner, PA is in Blacksburg, VA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Jacob Winegardner, PA is affiliated with Carilion Healthcare Corporation and Carilion Clinic.
215 Gilbert Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
2900 LAMB CIRCLE SUITE 380
Christiansburg, VA 24073
2900 Lamb Circle Suite l-760
Christiansburg, VA 24073
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 Jacob Winegardner, PA for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Jacob Winegardner, PA treated as in Blacksburg, VA were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jacob Winegardner, PA treated were hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.
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He is certified by the Board Certification: NCCPA - Physician Assistants and has a state license in Virginia.
Board Certification: Board Certification: NCCPA - Physician Assistants
Licensed In: Virginia
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Jacob Winegardner, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 16 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Jacob Winegardner, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Blacksburg, VA.
Mr. Jacob Winegardner is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Christiansburg, VA and Blacksburg, VA. Mr. Winegardner is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Areas of particular interest for Mr. Winegardner include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). He is affiliated with Carilion Healthcare Corporation. He has an open panel in Christiansburg, VA according to Doctor.com.
