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Dr. Joseph Robert Hsu, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma

Tulane University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, acetabular fracture, pelvic fracture, and more.

1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28204

(704) 446-2060

Dr. Joseph Robert Hsu, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Charlotte, NC specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Robert Hsu, MD is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) and Atrium Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28204

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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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Joseph Hsu and Clinical Research Director Rachel Seymour, both of Carolinas Healthcare System, are leading a project that could help solve the problem.”—"Drug database can save lives in 60 seconds. Why don't more doctors use it?", Charlotte Observer, May 2016

“Blanck said he's working on several studies to prove the long-term benefits in civilians, as is Dr. Joe Hsu, the trauma surgeon who initially collaborated on the IDEO program.”—"New brace, new lease on life for wounded service members", Orlando Sentinel, March 2015

“Equally frustrated was Owens’ colleague, Dr. (Lt. Col.) Joseph R. Hsu, the head of orthopedic surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.”—"Device might offer some troops an alternative to amputation", Stars and Stripes, September 2011

doctor visit	41

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	13
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	35
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

doctor visit	80
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
lower extremity surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	35
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	28
Cancer	8

doctor visit	127
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	44
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

doctor visit	74
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
lower extremity surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	17
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

doctor visit	67

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	12
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

doctor visit	22
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

doctor visit	37
fracture surgery	15
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
lower extremity surgery	15

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	16
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

doctor visit	24

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	12
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

doctor visit	77
fracture surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Robert Hsu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Robert Hsu, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Charlotte, NC were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.

doctor visit	61
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
lower extremity surgery	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Robert Hsu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	81
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	22
85 and over	14
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Robert Hsu, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Robert Hsu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	3
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Robert Hsu, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

Residency: Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Robert Hsu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carolinas Medical Center (CMC)

Atrium Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$104,749 Trauma Limb Restoration $50,635	Other Trauma $22,754	Peri-Loc PFP $10,926	TRIGEN Sureshot $9,587	Taylor Spatial Frame $7,449	Other $3,397
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$86,543 ILIZAROV $25,062	TRIGEN InterTAN $22,957	EVOS $15,345	Taylor Spatial Frame $14,499	TRIGEN $1,923	Other $6,756
Stryker Corporation	$50,515 PRO $12,940	Axsos $10,795	T2 $10,118	ACCOLADE $6,820	HOFFMANN $2,652	Other $7,188
Globus Medical, Inc.	$20,922 AUTOBAHN Tibia Nail $10,625	AUTOBAHN Tibal Nail $6,750	Clavical Fixation (16-186) $3,011	Proximal Tibia Plate $450	CREO $34	Other $52
ACUMED LLC	$9,620 Foot & Ankle $2,625	Lower Extremity $1,267	$5,728
Other	$15,976 HEADLESS COMPRESSION SCREWS $4,320	PRECICE $401	PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System $212	INTEGRA WOUND MATRIX (THIN) $164	Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack $147	Other $10,732

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$169,331
Consulting Fee	$66,504
Travel and Lodging	$34,896
Food and Beverage	$11,609
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$3,000
Other	$2,985

Biography

Dr. Joseph Hsu is a specialist in orthopedic trauma. Clinical interests for Dr. Hsu include foot surgery and ankle surgery. Dr. Hsu is a graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC).