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Joshua John Bennington, PA-C

Accepting New Patients

(222 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)

3931 Louisiana Avenue S Suite E400 Tria Orthopedics at Park Nicollet St. Louis Park 3931 Building
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

(952) 831-8742

Joshua John Bennington, PA-C is in Saint Louis Park, MN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Joshua John Bennington, PA-C is affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic and TRIA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

3931 Louisiana Avenue S Suite E400 Tria Orthopedics at Park Nicollet St. Louis Park 3931 Building
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

Address:

8100 Northland Drive
Bloomington, MN 55431

Some issues Joshua John Bennington, PA-C can help you with:

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.

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.

aspiration	30
doctor visit	6
injections	30
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	20
musculoskeletal imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	20
X-rays	21

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	37
injections	37
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	11
X-rays	11

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	96

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	18
injections	18
joint surgery	9
lower extremity surgery	9
reconstructive surgery	9

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	32
injections	32
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	20
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

aspiration	15
doctor visit	10
injections	15
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	24
reconstructive surgery	24

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	56
reconstructive surgery	56

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

joint surgery	46
lower extremity surgery	46
reconstructive surgery	46

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	126
doctor visit	314
injections	126
joint surgery	91
lower extremity surgery	91
reconstructive surgery	91

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Joshua John Bennington, PA-C for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Joshua John Bennington, PA-C treated as in Saint Louis Park, MN were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	43
doctor visit	112
injections	43
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	34
musculoskeletal imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	34
X-rays	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joshua John Bennington, PA-C.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	13
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	12
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	26

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joshua John Bennington, PA-C From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Joshua John Bennington, PA-C treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	9
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	1
Cancer	1

Education & Training

He is certified by the NCCPA-Ntl Comm on Cert of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Minnesota.

Board Certification: NCCPA-Ntl Comm on Cert of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Joshua John Bennington, PA-C is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Park Nicollet Clinic

TRIA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Joshua John Bennington, PA-C has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.66 out of 5 stars based on 222 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Joshua John Bennington, PA-C from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis Park, MN.

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Biography

Mr. Joshua Bennington is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Bloomington, MN and Saint Louis Park, MN. Mr. Bennington's average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). He has indicated that his clinical interests include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), sports health, and musculoskeletal problems. He is affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic. Mr. Bennington welcomes new patients at his office in as reported by HealthPartners.