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Dr. Jeffrey Low, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedic Trauma

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, trauma

6165 W Emerald Street
Boise, ID 83704

(208) 302-3900

Dr. Jeffrey Low, MD is an orthopedic traumatologist in Boise, ID specializing in orthopedic trauma. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. Dr. Jeffrey Low, MD is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System and SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

Address:

6165 W Emerald Street
Boise, ID 83704

Address:

901 N Curtis Road Suite 501
Boise, ID 83706

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

doctor visit	100
fracture surgery	31
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	31
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	83

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	39
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	25
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

doctor visit	88
fracture surgery	15
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
lower extremity surgery	15

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	88

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	38
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	32
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

doctor visit	75
fracture surgery	31
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	31
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	138

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	54
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

doctor visit	51
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
lower extremity surgery	14

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	26
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	35
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

doctor visit	118
fracture surgery	29
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	29
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	52
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

doctor visit	58
fracture surgery	43
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	43
open surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	14

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	52
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	28
Cancer	12

doctor visit	65
fracture surgery	16
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
lower extremity surgery	16

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	30
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Dementia	25
Cancer	12

doctor visit	11
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
lower extremity surgery	12

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	28
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	31
Cancer	14

doctor visit	40
fracture surgery	10
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
lower extremity surgery	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Low, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Low, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Boise, ID were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.

doctor visit	68
fracture surgery	22
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	22
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Low, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	48
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	31
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Low, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey Low, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	23
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	11
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. Jeffrey Low, MD graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

Residency: University of Missouri Health System

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeffrey Low, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Alphonsus Health System

SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jeffrey Low, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Synthes GmbH	$16,611 $16,611
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$3,343 TFN ADVANCED $1,330	NA $449	TFN-Advance $419	EX NAILS $179	CANNULATED SCREWS $179	Other $786
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$2,387 DERMABOND Portfolio $98	LCP PLATES & SCREWS $35	$2,255
Stryker Corporation	$2,147 Variax $719	HOFFMANN $698	PRO $396	T2 $190	Axsos $144
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$262 TRIGEN InterTAN $117	Jet-X $105	TRIGEN Meta-Nail $27	EVOS MINI $12
Other	$940 PRECICE $360	CurvaFix IM Implant $164	AQUAMANTYS $124	ACUMED $81	FORTEO $75	Other $135

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$10,330
Food and Beverage	$5,810
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$5,000
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$4,500
Education	$50

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Low's specialty is orthopedic trauma. Dr. Low has a special interest in surgical procedures, musculoskeletal problems, and orthopedic surgery. His education and training includes medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine and residency at the University of Missouri Health System. He is professionally affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System.