Kristen Kay Wentz, PA, MSPAS is in Salford Township, PA specializing in general surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Kristen Kay Wentz, PA, MSPAS is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVPG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine-Hausman Road.
798 Hausman Road Suite 100
Salford Township, PA 18104
2226 Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East Suite 200
Lehighton, PA 18235
798 Hausman Road Suite 100
Allentown, PA 18104
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Kristen Kay Wentz, PA, MSPAS for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Kristen Kay Wentz, PA, MSPAS treated as in Salford Township, PA were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Kristen Kay Wentz, PA, MSPAS.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kristen Kay Wentz, PA, MSPAS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.
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She has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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These charts describe general payments received by Kristen Kay Wentz, PA, MSPAS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Ms. Kristen Wentz's areas of specialization are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation), general surgery, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery; she sees patients in Allentown, PA, Salford Township, PA, and Lehighton, PA. Ms. Wentz is professionally affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). She has an open panel in Allentown, PA according to Lehigh Valley Health Network.
