James Aitken, DO is an orthopedist in Lexington, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. James Aitken, DO is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES.
510 Emergency Drive
Lexington, NC 27292
605 Grove Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
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 James Aitken, DO for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that James Aitken, DO treated as an orthopedist in Lexington, NC were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.
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James Aitken, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2017)
Residency: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2021)
Licensed In: North Carolina
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These charts describe general payments received by James Aitken, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$28,111
REDAPT $3,688 |
REAL INTELLIGENCE $1,510 |
Journey II $1,195 |
POLARSTEM $840 |
Legion Revision $388 |
Other $20,491 |
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$2,731
Mako $1,498 |
Insignia $984 |
Asnis $115 |
ACCOLADE $102 |
4fusion $20 |
Other $12 |
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$1,615
Knees Product Portfolio $921 |
Hips Product Portfolio $313 |
Trauma Product Portfolio $154 |
Persona $136 |
Synovasure $91 |
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$740
$740 |
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$106
TFN ADVANCED $12 |
$95 |
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$13
O-ARM-Spine $13 |
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Dr. James Aitken specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. In his practice, Dr. Aitken focuses on replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). Dr. Aitken is professionally affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. He is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
