Dr. Peter Franklin Helvie, MD is an orthopedist in Lynchburg, VA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2016 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Peter Franklin Helvie, MD is affiliated with OrthoVirginia, ORTHOVIRGINIA INC and OrthoVirginia Lynchburg.
2405 Atherholt Road
Lynchburg, VA 24551
Lynchburg, VA
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Franklin Helvie, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter Franklin Helvie, MD treated as an orthopedist in Lynchburg, VA were aspiration, injections, X-rays and blood draw.
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Dr. Peter Franklin Helvie, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2016. He has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (2016)
Licensed In: Virginia
Dr. Peter Franklin Helvie, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Peter Franklin Helvie, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Healthkeepers Plus, Medicare Railroad, Molina Complete Care, Custom Ink, Sentara Medicare Prime, Sentara Plus, Anthem MediBlue, Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage, Sentara Medicare Savings, Kaiser Permanente, Anthem Healthkeepers MediBlue, Oscar, Medicare, Aetna, Sentara Individual & Family, Cigna Connect, Sentara Medicare Salute, Sentara Complete Select, Humana Gold Plus, Tricare/Humana Military, United Healthcare, Sentara Medicare Value, Piedmont Community Health Plan, Sentara Community Plan, Medicaid of Virginia, MedCost/Virginia Health Network, Sentara Complete, Humana, Carefirst, Anthem NYC Retiree Health Alliance, SaveATree, Clear Spring Health, Anthem CareMore, Accountable Care Management Group, Anthem, Aetna Better Health, Sentara POS, Cigna, FAMIS PLUS, Anthem Healthkeepers and Prime Health.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Peter Franklin Helvie, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Peter Helvie specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Lynchburg, VA. He has a special interest in knee problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and hip problems. He is affiliated with OrthoVirginia. Dr. Helvie attended medical school at the University of Michigan Medical School. Yext reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Lynchburg, VA.
