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Dr. Julia Pring, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Professional interests include: arm fracture, trigger point injection, muscle strain, and more.

12413 Judson Road 2nd Floor Suite 255 A
Live Oak, TX 78233

(210) 696-2663

Dr. Julia Pring, MD is an orthopedist in Live Oak, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Julia Pring, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Methodist Physicians, Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Methodist Hospital Northeast and SAS ORTHOPAEDICS PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

12413 Judson Road 2nd Floor Suite 255 A
Live Oak, TX 78233

Address:

5510 Presidio Parkway Building 2 Suite 2401
San Antonio, TX 78249

Some issues Dr. Julia Pring, 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.

Trigger Finger Surgery

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.

aspiration	13
doctor visit	62
injections	13

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	23
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	154
doctor visit	424
hospital care	10
injections	154
inpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	241

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	53
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

aspiration	236
doctor visit	476
injections	236

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	640
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	120
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

aspiration	235
doctor visit	412
hospital care	26
injections	235
inpatient care	26

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	49
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

aspiration	268
doctor visit	432
hospital care	40
injections	268
inpatient care	40

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	50
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

aspiration	279
doctor visit	486
hospital care	32
injections	279
inpatient care	32

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	52
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

aspiration	213
doctor visit	437
hospital care	11
injections	213
inpatient care	11

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	265

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	49
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

aspiration	166
doctor visit	400
hospital care	37
injections	166
inpatient care	37

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	223

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	45
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

aspiration	130
doctor visit	373
hospital care	52
injections	130
inpatient care	52

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julia Pring, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Julia Pring, MD treated as an orthopedist in Live Oak, TX were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	189
doctor visit	392
hospital care	29
injections	189
inpatient care	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia Pring, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	168
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	74
85 and over	41
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	121

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia Pring, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Julia Pring, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	6
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Julia Pring, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. She has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Residency: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (2009)

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Julia Pring, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Methodist Health System

Methodist Physicians

Baptist Health System

Baptist Hospital

Methodist Hospital Methodist Hospital Northeast

SAS ORTHOPAEDICS PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,349 Sports Med Shoulder $1,349
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$360 ATTUNE $92	TFN ADVANCED $76	Orthopaedics $75	Knee $75	VA-LCP $23	Other $19
Stryker Corporation	$301 PRIME SERIES $80	Gamma $49	HIPS $48	Insignia $45	Mako $44	Other $35
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$38 EUFLEXXA $38
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$33 NON-PRODUCT $33
Other	$97 Osteoarthritis of the knee $23	CMF OL1000 $17	Ultrasound Bone Healing $13	AQUAMANTYS $11	$33

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,205
Food and Beverage	$972

Biography

Dr. Julia Pring is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Pring's hospital/clinic affiliations include Methodist Healthcare and Baptist Health System. She attended medical school at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine.