Dr. John Taliaferro, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Wilson, NC specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2014 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. John Taliaferro, MD is affiliated with WakeMed Health & Hospitals, EmergeOrtho and EMERGEORTHO PA.
1803 Forest Hills Road W
Wilson, NC 27893
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 Dr. John Taliaferro, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Taliaferro, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Wilson, NC were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.
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Dr. John Taliaferro, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2014. He has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (2014)
Licensed In: North Carolina
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Taliaferro, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$6,768
$6,768 |
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$2,642
Fast-Fix 360 $33 |
MICRORAPTOR Knotless Shoulder $18 |
ZUK Uni $17 |
HEALICOIL PK Shoulder $14 |
REGENETEN Shoulder $10 |
Other $2,550 |
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$29
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$16
AQUAMANTYS $16 |
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Dr. John Taliaferro is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He works in Wilson, NC. Areas of expertise for Dr. Taliaferro include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). He studied medicine at Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Taliaferro's professional affiliations include EmergeOrtho and WakeMed Health & Hospitals. He has an open panel in Wilson, NC according to Doctor.com.
