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Dr. Micah W. Jones, DO

(Dr. Micah Wayne-Isaac Jones, DO)

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Specializes in: Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), sports health, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), and more.

1802 Braeburn Drive Suite Mb20
Salem, VA 24153

(540) 772-3530

Dr. Micah W. Jones, DO is a pediatric orthopedist in Salem, VA specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Micah W. Jones, DO is affiliated with LewisGale Medical Center, HCA Virginia, LEWIS GALE PHYSICIANS LLC and H2 REHABILITATION SERVICES OF VIRGINIA, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1802 Braeburn Drive Suite Mb20
Salem, VA 24153

Some issues Dr. Micah W. Jones, DO can help you with:

Debridement (Removal of Unhealthy Tissue)

Debridement is a procedure that removes damaged skin to help the body heal a chronic wound, acute injury, or burn. Several layers of skin surrounding a chronic wound can include foreign debris, dead (necrotic) tissue, infected tissue, and calloused (hyperkeratotic) skin. If left untreated, these damaged skin layers can spread infection to other parts of the body and may aggravate the wound and delay its healing.

Debriding (removing) this damaged and diseased skin encourages the growth of healthy new tissue, impeding infection by triggering the body's natural cycle of tissue renewal. For this reason, debridement functions both as a wound treatment and as a preventative measure against more complex consequences of infected skin, such as sepsis and amputation. In some circumstances, debridement provides additional aesthetic benefits such as decreased scarring. Debridement also permits doctors to retrieve tissue samples for testing, such as to determine whether patients need antibiotic treatment.

Wounds that frequently require debridement include:

Nonhealing diabetic ulcers
Chronic wounds
Severe burns
Contaminated wounds

Debridement can be performed either surgically or nonsurgically; some methods are less invasive than others. Doctors select the appropriate debridement technique by considering the location, cause, and size of a patient's wound and may also weigh the patient's overall wellbeing, age, and risk of infection.

Surgical debridement is performed by cutting away dead, infected, and hyperkeratotic skin with a surgical scalpel. For deep wounds that tear away the skin and go into the muscle, skin from another region of a patient's body may be grafted onto the wound, which may then be periodically assessed and rebandaged until fully healed.

Non-surgical debridement is achieved with water or a dissolvent gel. Water softens the damaged skin and affected tissue, allowing doctors to remove it with wet-to-dry dressing. When wet tissue dries, it adheres to the dry dressing or bandage and comes off when the dressing is pulled away. In contrast, dissolvent gel deconstructs tissue, which can be cleaned off of the wound. Nonsurgical debridement is less invasive than surgical techniques; however, it can entail repeat treatments, slowing wound recovery.

While the prospect of stripping away skin may seem jarring, debridement can be critical to the treatment and healing of wounds which cannot not heal independently.

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.

Trigger Finger Surgery

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.

aspiration	40
doctor visit	216
hospital care	15
immobilization	32
injections	82
inpatient care	15

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	66
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

aspiration	70
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	401
hospital care	13
immobilization	22
injections	149
inpatient care	13
musculoskeletal imaging	47
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	20
X-rays	46

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	53
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

aspiration	140
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	553
hospital care	23
immobilization	41
injections	265
inpatient care	23
musculoskeletal imaging	50
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
thoracic (chest) imaging	17
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	67

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	45
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	5

aspiration	192
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	552
hospital care	43
immobilization	50
injections	299
inpatient care	43
joint surgery	17
musculoskeletal imaging	71
nerve procedures	28
open surgery	28
reconstructive surgery	18
tendon surgery	26
transplant procedures	16
upper extremity surgery	74
X-rays	70

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	64
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

aspiration	164
doctor visit	604
hospital care	35
immobilization	51
injections	328
inpatient care	35
joint surgery	27
musculoskeletal imaging	77
reconstructive surgery	15
synovectomy	12
tendon surgery	20
transplant procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	35
X-rays	76

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	50
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

aspiration	119
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	434
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	22
immobilization	13
injections	312
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	60
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	87
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	16
plastic surgery procedures	20
reconstructive surgery	35
synovectomy	46
tendon surgery	88
tissue transfer	20
transplant procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	120
X-rays	86

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	60
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

aspiration	346
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	898
excision	13
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	14
immobilization	35
injections	854
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	190
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	61
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	13
plastic surgery procedures	77
reconstructive surgery	119
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
synovectomy	135
tendon surgery	271
tissue transfer	77
transplant procedures	32
upper extremity surgery	313
X-rays	60

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Micah W. Jones, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Micah W. Jones, DO treated as a pediatric orthopedist in Salem, VA were injections, aspiration, tendon surgery and upper extremity surgery.

aspiration	153
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	523
excision	13
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	23
immobilization	35
injections	327
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	74
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	66
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	20
plastic surgery procedures	48
reconstructive surgery	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
synovectomy	64
tendon surgery	103
thoracic (chest) imaging	17
tissue transfer	48
transplant procedures	18
upper extremity surgery	99
X-rays	68

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micah W. Jones, DO.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	235
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	76
85 and over	33
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micah W. Jones, DO From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Micah W. Jones, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	4
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Micah W. Jones, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2008)

Residency: Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals (2013)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Micah W. Jones, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

LewisGale Medical Center

HCA Virginia

LEWIS GALE PHYSICIANS LLC

H2 REHABILITATION SERVICES OF VIRGINIA, LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Micah W. Jones, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC	$8,185 $8,185
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$3,026 Extremities $1,339	Comprehensive Primary Stem $844	Nexel Elbow $720	AccuFill $122
AXOGEN	$2,350 AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $2,126	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $224
Fortis Surgical, LLC	$2,284 $2,284
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$1,290 Freedom Wrist $696	Pyro MCP $495	Titan-Shoulder $99
Other	$4,663 Extremities $1,116	XIAFLEX $418	Axsos $284	Impella $206	Reunion $202	Other $2,436

**Types of Payments**
Education	$10,407
Travel and Lodging	$5,842
Food and Beverage	$5,547

Biography

Dr. Micah Jones specializes in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Salem, VA. Dr. Jones is a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with HCA Virginia.