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Jennifer Marie Porto, PA

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: rotator cuff repair, fractures (broken bones), knee revision, and more.

10600 Mastin St Entrance A
Overland Park, KS 66212

(913) 469-6447

Jennifer Marie Porto, PA is in Overland Park, KS specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Jennifer Marie Porto, PA is affiliated with Overland Park Regional Medical Center, College Park Family Care, HCA Midwest Physicians, SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC and OVERLAND PARK SURGICAL SPECIALTIES LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

10600 Mastin St Entrance A
Overland Park, KS 66212

Some issues Jennifer Marie Porto, PA can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

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.

aspiration	102
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	65
injections	102
joint surgery	23
minimally invasive procedures	25
upper extremity surgery	24

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	143
doctor visit	93
injections	143
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	10
musculoskeletal imaging	23
reconstructive surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	9
X-rays	23

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	119
doctor visit	65
injections	119
musculoskeletal imaging	14
X-rays	14

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	128

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	22
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

aspiration	143
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	118
injections	143
joint surgery	51
lower extremity surgery	20
minimally invasive procedures	32
musculoskeletal imaging	28
reconstructive surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	31
X-rays	28

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	14
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

aspiration	141
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	92
injections	141
joint surgery	29
minimally invasive procedures	31
upper extremity surgery	30

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

aspiration	125
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	50
injections	125
joint surgery	67
minimally invasive procedures	56
reconstructive surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	68

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

aspiration	135
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	27
injections	135
joint surgery	37
minimally invasive procedures	39
upper extremity surgery	38

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

aspiration	105
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	28
injections	105
joint surgery	43
minimally invasive procedures	45
upper extremity surgery	44

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	195
decompression surgery	44
doctor visit	79
injections	195
joint surgery	123
minimally invasive procedures	91
reconstructive surgery	32
upper extremity surgery	124

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Jennifer Marie Porto, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Jennifer Marie Porto, PA treated as in Overland Park, KS were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

aspiration	134
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	69
injections	134
joint surgery	51
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	41
musculoskeletal imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	46
X-rays	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jennifer Marie Porto, PA.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	16
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jennifer Marie Porto, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jennifer Marie Porto, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Education & Training

She has a state license in Missouri.

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Jennifer Marie Porto, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Overland Park Regional Medical Center

College Park Family Care

HCA Midwest Physicians

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC

OVERLAND PARK SURGICAL SPECIALTIES LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Jennifer Marie Porto, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$180 Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium $180
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$38 EUFLEXXA $38

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$217

Biography

Ms. Jennifer Porto specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Ms. Porto's areas of expertise include hip replacement, shoulder surgery, and knee replacement. She is affiliated with College Park Family Care, HCA Midwest Physicians, and Overland Park Regional Medical Center.