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Dr. John A. Tanksley Jr., MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Kansas School of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: muscle strain, hip revision, dislocation, and more.

129 Medical Park Lane Suite A Forest Lake Bone and Joint
Huntsville, TX 77340

(936) 291-3459

Dr. John A. Tanksley Jr., MD is a sports medicine doctor in Huntsville, TX specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2009 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. John A. Tanksley Jr., MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF CONROE, PLLC and HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe.

Office Locations

Address:

129 Medical Park Lane Suite A Forest Lake Bone and Joint
Huntsville, TX 77340

Some issues Dr. John A. Tanksley Jr., MD 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.

doctor visit	28

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	65
doctor visit	220
injections	65
musculoskeletal imaging	94
X-rays	94

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	20
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

aspiration	79
doctor visit	224
hospital care	19
injections	79
inpatient care	19
musculoskeletal imaging	126
X-rays	126

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	19
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

aspiration	110
doctor visit	281
hospital care	15
injections	110
inpatient care	15
musculoskeletal imaging	155
X-rays	155

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	27
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

aspiration	75
doctor visit	232
hospital care	18
injections	75
inpatient care	18
musculoskeletal imaging	67
X-rays	67

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	16
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

aspiration	47
doctor visit	165
injections	47
musculoskeletal imaging	9
X-rays	9

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

aspiration	194
doctor visit	445
injections	194
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	84
reconstructive surgery	11
X-rays	84

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John A. Tanksley Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John A. Tanksley Jr., MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Huntsville, TX were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	95
doctor visit	229
hospital care	17
injections	95
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	90
reconstructive surgery	11
X-rays	90

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Tanksley Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	57
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	23
85 and over	8
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John A. Tanksley Jr., MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John A. Tanksley Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	2
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. John A. Tanksley Jr., MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (2009)

Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John A. Tanksley Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF CONROE, PLLC

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medinc of Texas	$4,569 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $320	$4,249
Stryker Corporation	$740 BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $191	Reunion $154	KNEES $124	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $120	Mako $78	Other $73
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$484 BLUEPRINT PSI SYSTEM $311	SIMPLICITI $125	UPPER EXTREMITIES $21	FOOTANDANKLE $16	PRO-DENSE $11
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.	$402 Zilretta $402
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$330 Comprehensive Primary Stem $101	HIPS $99	Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate $56	Biomet SpinalPak $39	Biomet Orthopak $27	Other $8
Other	$1,902 ARIA $189	Zilretta $176	Hip $128	Ortho-Knees $106	Durolane $87	Other $1,216

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,476
Food and Beverage	$3,476
Travel and Lodging	$426
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$48

Biography

Dr. John Tanksley is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He attended medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.

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