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Kevin Vandokkumburg, PA

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Trauma

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), hip pain, meniscus repair, and more.

2144 E Paris Avenue Se Suite 240
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

(616) 949-8945

Kevin Vandokkumburg, PA is an orthopedic traumatologist in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma. Kevin Vandokkumburg, PA is affiliated with Corewell Health and WESTERN MICHIGAN BONE AND JOINT SURGEONS PC.

Office Locations

Address:

2144 E Paris Avenue Se Suite 240
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Address:

2144 East Paris Avenue Se Suite 240
Kentwood, MI 49546

Some issues Kevin Vandokkumburg, PA 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	125
doctor visit	74
hip imaging	18
injections	125
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	40
pelvic imaging	18
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	58

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	38
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	169
doctor visit	132
injections	169
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	25
musculoskeletal imaging	43
reconstructive surgery	25
X-rays	42

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	29
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

aspiration	77
doctor visit	118
injections	77
musculoskeletal imaging	27
X-rays	26

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	23
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

aspiration	26
doctor visit	34
injections	26
musculoskeletal imaging	9
X-rays	8

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	54
doctor visit	99
injections	54
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	16

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	23
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

aspiration	76
doctor visit	89
injections	76
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	18

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	21
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

aspiration	226
doctor visit	245
injections	226
joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	39
musculoskeletal imaging	51
reconstructive surgery	39
X-rays	50

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Kevin Vandokkumburg, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kevin Vandokkumburg, PA treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Grand Rapids, MI were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	107
doctor visit	115
hip imaging	18
injections	107
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	30
pelvic imaging	18
reconstructive surgery	21
X-rays	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kevin Vandokkumburg, PA.

**Gender**
Female	58
Male	34

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	51
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	13
75 to 84	19
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	38

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kevin Vandokkumburg, PA From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kevin Vandokkumburg, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	4
Cancer	3

Education & Training

He has a state license in Michigan.

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kevin Vandokkumburg, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Corewell Health

WESTERN MICHIGAN BONE AND JOINT SURGEONS PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.	$69 Zynrelef $69

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$69

Biography

Mr. Kevin Vandokkumburg's specialties are orthopedic trauma and sports medicine. Mr. Vandokkumburg's clinical interests include meniscus repair, hip pain, and knee arthroscopy. He is affiliated with Corewell Health. Corewell Health reports that he is not accepting new patients.