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Megan Gerritsen McClain, NP

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: spinal trauma, musculoskeletal problems, spinal pain, and more.

1200 Garden View Road
Encinitas, CA 92024

1-800-926-8273

Megan Gerritsen McClain, NP is a nurse in Encinitas, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Megan Gerritsen McClain, NP is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.

Office Locations

Address:

1200 Garden View Road
Encinitas, CA 92024

Address:

200 W Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

Address:

9400 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

Some issues Megan Gerritsen McClain, NP 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.

capsulotomy	14
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	23
reconstructive surgery	10

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	14
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	39
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	29
Cancer	0

capsulotomy	26
fracture surgery	11
joint surgery	85
lower extremity surgery	84
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	59

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

fracture surgery	9
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	52
reconstructive surgery	43

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	141
injections	15

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	14
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

doctor visit	231
injections	38

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	16
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

doctor visit	303
injections	55

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	25
Hispanic	23
Asian	34
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	18
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

doctor visit	105
injections	18

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	104
joint surgery	8
lower extremity surgery	7
reconstructive surgery	9

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Megan Gerritsen McClain, NP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Megan Gerritsen McClain, NP treated as a nurse in Encinitas, CA were lower extremity surgery, joint surgery, reconstructive surgery and injections.

capsulotomy	20
doctor visit	178
fracture surgery	11
injections	31
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	44
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Megan Gerritsen McClain, NP.

**Gender**
Female	58
Male	33

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	60
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	6
75 to 84	30
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	41

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Megan Gerritsen McClain, NP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Megan Gerritsen McClain, NP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	5
Dementia	6

Education & Training

She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has a state license in California.

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Megan Gerritsen McClain, NP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

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Biography

Ms. Megan McClain's area of specialization is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Ms. McClain is especially interested in spinal trauma, spinal pain, and infections. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. According to UC San Diego Health, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Encinitas, CA.