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Dr. Kevin Anthony Kopko, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Penn State College of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, robotic surgery, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and more.

8324 Oswego Road Suite B
Liverpool, NY 13090

(315) 418-4188

Dr. Kevin Anthony Kopko, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Camillus, NY specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Kevin Anthony Kopko, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's Health, Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, SYRACUSE ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS, PC and ROME MEDICAL PRACTICE PC.

Office Locations

Address:

5417 W Genesee Street Suite 1
Camillus, NY 13031

Address:

5719 Widewaters Parkway
De Witt, NY 13214

Address:

5719 Widewaters Parkway
Syracuse, NY 13214

Address:

8324 Oswego Road Suite B
Liverpool, NY 13090

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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.

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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“Kevin A. Kopko, M.D. Dr. Kopko is earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed an orthopedic residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, NY.”—"Rome Health welcomes SOS Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Specialists", Oneida Dispatch, July 2022

joint surgery	53
lower extremity surgery	52
reconstructive surgery	53

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	53
doctor visit	212
injections	53
joint surgery	82
lower extremity surgery	81
musculoskeletal imaging	47
reconstructive surgery	82
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	57

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	43
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

aspiration	234
doctor visit	717
hospital care	41
injections	234
inpatient care	41
joint surgery	66
lower extremity surgery	65
musculoskeletal imaging	141
pelvic imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	66
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	182

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	715
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	124
Less than 65	93

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

aspiration	453
doctor visit	1080
fracture surgery	24
hospital care	27
injections	453
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	97
lower extremity surgery	111
musculoskeletal imaging	246
open surgery	10
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	97
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	276

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	640

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	929
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	168
Less than 65	115

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

aspiration	190
doctor visit	749
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	24
injections	190
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	66
lower extremity surgery	79
musculoskeletal imaging	179
reconstructive surgery	66
spinal procedures	20
X-rays	198

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	640
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	116
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

aspiration	457
doctor visit	1767
fracture surgery	15
hospital care	31
injections	457
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	180
lower extremity surgery	196
musculoskeletal imaging	273
reconstructive surgery	180
spinal procedures	44
X-rays	316

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Anthony Kopko, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kevin Anthony Kopko, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Camillus, NY were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	277
doctor visit	907
fracture surgery	17
hospital care	30
injections	277
inpatient care	30
joint surgery	91
lower extremity surgery	98
musculoskeletal imaging	177
open surgery	10
pelvic imaging	18
reconstructive surgery	91
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	206

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Anthony Kopko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	267
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	9

**Age**
85 and over	45
75 to 84	82
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	129

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Anthony Kopko, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin Anthony Kopko, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	3
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Kevin Anthony Kopko, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2010. He completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (2010)

Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kevin Anthony Kopko, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Joseph's Health

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists

SYRACUSE ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS, PC

ROME MEDICAL PRACTICE PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$9,000 Journey II CR $4,000	Journey II $1,158	TRIGEN InterTAN $433	EVOS $385	TRIGEN Femoral (FAN/TAN/Meta Nail) $156	Other $2,868
Lima USA, Inc.	$7,770 Product Portfolio $7,759	PHYSICA CR $10
Stryker Corporation	$7,126 Mako $2,296	TRIATHLON $1,870	TRIDENT $547	ACCOLADE $539	Tritanium $439	Other $1,434
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,232 Orthopedics $540	Orthopaedics $324	PINNACLE $224	SUMMIT $206	TFN-Advance $157	Other $782
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$468 Persona $141	Arcos $99	mymobility Platform $94	Surgical Product Portfolio $52	Trauma $39	Other $44
Other	$1,343 Promade $302	Legion Revision $145	Sports Medicine $115	SMR Shoulder $95	Journey II CR $82	Other $604

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$11,188
Travel and Lodging	$10,106
Consulting Fee	$5,030
Education	$1,615

Research Payments

Dr. Kevin Anthony Kopko, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $8,650.

Biography

Dr. Kevin Kopko is a specialist in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery in Syracuse, NY and De Witt, NY. His clinical interests include knee problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Kopko studied medicine at Penn State College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with St. Louis University (SLU). He is affiliated with St. Joseph's Health.