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Dr. Patrick Bobryk Johnston, DO

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, hand problems, trauma, and more.

1024 Central Park Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

(970) 879-1322

Dr. Patrick Bobryk Johnston, DO is an orthopedist in Steamboat Springs, CO specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. Dr. Patrick Bobryk Johnston, DO is affiliated with UCHealth, BOX BUTTE GENERAL HOSPITAL, ORTHOPAEDICS OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS PC, UCHealth Orthopedics - Yampa Valley Medical Center and THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

Office Locations

Address:

1024 Central Park Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Address:

705 Marketplace Plaza
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Some issues Dr. Patrick Bobryk Johnston, DO 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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"The complexity of the hand is tremendous, which is why you need to see a specialist for therapy or surgery if you are hurting or noticing issues with moving your fingers," said Dr. Patrick...”—"Weekly Wellness: Getting a handle on hand and finger surgery", Steamboat Pilot and Today, July 2024

“Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Patrick Johnston, from Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, seated, works in a surgery in early March in Vietnam as part of a Touching Hands medical mission trip.”—"Emotional, rewarding mission trip caused medical culture shock", Steamboat Pilot and Today, March 2024

“"There are a lot more joints in the hands, which is why people often feel arthritis there," said Dr. Patrick Johnston, a hand and elbow orthopedic surgeon in Steamboat Springs and a member of the...”—"Monday Medical: Surgical options for hand and wrist arthritis", Steamboat Pilot and Today, March 2023

doctor visit	50

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	16
decompression surgery	10
doctor visit	247
emergency care	10
injections	33
nerve procedures	10
open surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	9

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	11
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

aspiration	22
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	304
emergency care	11
injections	70
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	19

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

aspiration	83
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	468
injections	180
minimally invasive procedures	22
nerve procedures	36
open surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	35

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	12
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

aspiration	78
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	373
injections	158
minimally invasive procedures	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	10
musculoskeletal imaging	10
nerve procedures	47
open surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	46

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	12
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

aspiration	139
decompression surgery	136
doctor visit	666
excision	14
injections	246
joint surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	90
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	35
musculoskeletal imaging	35
nerve procedures	136
open surgery	46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
tendon surgery	30
upper extremity surgery	152

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick Bobryk Johnston, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Patrick Bobryk Johnston, DO treated as an orthopedist in Steamboat Springs, CO were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

aspiration	68
decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	352
emergency care	10
excision	14
injections	139
joint surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	43
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	22
musculoskeletal imaging	22
nerve procedures	51
open surgery	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
tendon surgery	30
upper extremity surgery	54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick Bobryk Johnston, DO.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	104
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	27
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	77

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick Bobryk Johnston, DO From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Patrick Bobryk Johnston, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	20
High Cholesterol	17
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	5
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	2
Cancer	3

Education & Training

He has a state license in Colorado.

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Patrick Bobryk Johnston, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

BOX BUTTE GENERAL HOSPITAL

ORTHOPAEDICS OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS PC

UCHealth Orthopedics - Yampa Valley Medical Center

THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Patrick Bobryk Johnston, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Patrick Bobryk Johnston, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Steamboat Springs, CO.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-01-17

Broke my ankle in two places. Yampa Valley Medical Center and Dr Johnston fixed the ankle so I could get home.  My son's brother in law is a top Orthopedic Doc in Austin and he reviewed the before and after and said Dr. Johnston did a great job.  Entire experience was professional and pleasant.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$4,985 $4,985
AXOGEN	$3,060 AxoGuard Nerve Protector $992	AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $987	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $981	AxoTouch $99
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$2,571 Freedom Wrist $779	Pyro MCP $619	Salto Talaris Total Ankle Prosthesis $535	Cadence Ankle Replacement System $528	External Fixation System $110
Stryker Corporation	$1,888 T2 $770	Variax $437	Axsos $202	HIPS $132	Trauma $122	Other $224
TriMed, Inc.	$1,576 $1,576
Other	$2,277 Anatomic Radial Head System $891	XIAFLEX $418	Photodynamic Bone Stabilization system $115	G7 $114	Implate $112	Other $626

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$6,789
Food and Beverage	$5,278
Education	$4,190
Gift	$99

Biography

Dr. Patrick Johnston's specialties are hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He practices in Steamboat Springs, CO. In his practice, he is particularly interested in plastic surgery procedures, hand problems, and hand surgery procedures. Dr. Johnston is professionally affiliated with UCHealth.