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Megan Straw, PA

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)

6606 Charlotte Pike Suite 104
Nashville, TN 37209

(615) 936-7846

Megan Straw, PA is in Nashville, TN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Megan Straw, PA is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1215 21st Avenue South Suites 3200 and 4200
Nashville, TN 37232

Unable to locate address.

Address:

3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232

Address:

4249 Century Farms Terrace
Antioch, TN 37013

Address:

6606 Charlotte Pike Suite 104
Nashville, TN 37209

Some issues Megan Straw, PA can help you with:

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	44
doctor visit	126
injections	44
musculoskeletal imaging	15
X-rays	15

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	11
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

aspiration	93
doctor visit	146
injections	93
musculoskeletal imaging	15
X-rays	15

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	19
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	13
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

aspiration	91
doctor visit	124
injections	91

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Megan Straw, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Megan Straw, PA treated as in Nashville, TN were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	76
doctor visit	133
injections	76
musculoskeletal imaging	15
X-rays	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Megan Straw, PA.

**Gender**
Male	9
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	16
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	2
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	16

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Megan Straw, PA From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Megan Straw, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	12
High Cholesterol	10
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	4
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	1

Education & Training

She has a state license in Tennessee.

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Megan Straw, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC

Ratings & Reviews

Megan Straw, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Megan Straw, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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Biography

Ms. Megan Straw is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Nashville, TN and Antioch, TN. She has indicated that her clinical interests include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). She is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).