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Dr. Karl William Helmold, MD

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(Karl W. Helmold, MD)

(1172 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1988)

Professional interests include: knee pain, general orthopedics, hip pain, and more.

316 Mauch Chunk Street
Pottsville, PA 17901

(570) 621-9380

Dr. Karl William Helmold, MD is an orthopedist in Pottsville, PA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1988 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Karl William Helmold, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network, LVPG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine-Mauch Chunk Street and SCHUYLKILL HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL GROUP, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

316 Mauch Chunk Street
Pottsville, PA 17901

Some issues Dr. Karl William Helmold, MD 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.

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.

In The News

“State of the Art Medical and S urgical Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis Board-certified physicians Dr. Timothy Howard (Rheumatology) and Dr. Karl Helmold (Orthopedic Surgeon) will discuss the...”—"Events Calendar Sponsored by St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital", Reading Eagle, November 2008

aspiration	145
doctor visit	384
hip imaging	25
hospital care	105
injections	144
inpatient care	105
musculoskeletal imaging	161
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	209

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	35
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	29
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

aspiration	144
doctor visit	437
hip imaging	32
hospital care	67
injections	143
inpatient care	67
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	191
spinal procedures	9
X-rays	203

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	41
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

aspiration	156
doctor visit	400
hip imaging	37
hospital care	63
injections	155
inpatient care	63
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	41
musculoskeletal imaging	175
spinal procedures	28
X-rays	161

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	78
Less than 65	126

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

aspiration	173
doctor visit	389
hip imaging	9
hospital care	73
injections	172
inpatient care	73
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	9
musculoskeletal imaging	164
X-rays	169

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	32
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

aspiration	62
doctor visit	230
hospital care	16
injections	61
inpatient care	16
musculoskeletal imaging	7
X-rays	7

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	29
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

aspiration	49
doctor visit	291
fracture surgery	10
immobilization	10
injections	74
lower extremity surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	118

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	30
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

aspiration	33
doctor visit	225
injections	32

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	107

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	20
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

aspiration	212
doctor visit	613
hospital care	35
immobilization	17
injections	227
inpatient care	35
musculoskeletal imaging	8
X-rays	8

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	204

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	47
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

aspiration	473
doctor visit	1348
hospital care	86
immobilization	25
injections	530
inpatient care	86
musculoskeletal imaging	28
X-rays	28

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karl William Helmold, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karl William Helmold, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pottsville, PA were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	162
doctor visit	482
fracture surgery	10
hip imaging	27
hospital care	63
immobilization	18
injections	173
inpatient care	63
lower extremity surgery	10
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
musculoskeletal imaging	110
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	117

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl William Helmold, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	104
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	31
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karl William Helmold, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karl William Helmold, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Karl William Helmold, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1988. He completed residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1988)

Residency: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karl William Helmold, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVPG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine-Mauch Chunk Street

SCHUYLKILL HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL GROUP, INC

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Dr. Karl William Helmold, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 1172 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karl William Helmold, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pottsville, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.	$28 Zilretta $28
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$25 GLOBAL $25
Think Surgical, Inc.	$17 TMINI Miniature Robotic System $17
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$11 Caldolor $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$81

Biography

Dr. Karl Helmold sees patients in Pottsville, PA. His medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He studied medicine at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He welcomes new patients at his office inPottsville, PA as reported by Yext.

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