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Dr. Richard Louis Ursone, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2000)
Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), hip problems, amputation, and more.
19138 North Us Highway 281 Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78258

Dr. Richard Louis Ursone, MD is an orthopedist in San Antonio, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Richard Louis Ursone, MD is affiliated with TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine, Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital, THE SAN ANTONIO ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP, LLP and THE WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER.

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Office Locations

Address:

19138 North Us Highway 281 Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78258

Address:

19138 Us-281 N
San Antonio, TX 78258

Address:

400 Concord Plaza Drive Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78216

Address:

5000 Schertz Parkway #600, Schertz Parkway Professional Plaza
Schertz, TX 78154

Some issues Dr. Richard Louis Ursone, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

  • Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
  • Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
  • Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"We've got to compress the time (open bracket)Guard and Reserve soldiers(close bracket) are waiting," said Brig. Gen. Richard Ursone, assistant Army surgeon general for force projection.”—"ARMY FIXING SOLDIERS' LIVING CONDITIONS", The Virginian-Pilot, November 2003
“Reserve and National Guard soldiers recuperating from wounds or illnesses contracted in Iraq were housed in barracks without air conditioning or private bathrooms and often forced to endure long...”—"WOUNDS OF WAR", Los Angeles Times, November 2003

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Louis Ursone, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Louis Ursone, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Antonio, TX were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and aspiration.

aspiration 767
computer assisted surgery (CAS) 96
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 17
decompression surgery 45
doctor visit 1985
excision 43
fracture surgery 25
hip imaging 110
hospital care 63
immobilization 12
injections 770
inpatient care 63
joint surgery 300
lower extremity surgery 153
manual therapy 93
minimally invasive procedures 165
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 93
musculoskeletal imaging 903
open surgery 14
pelvic imaging 62
reconstructive surgery 134
rehabilitation 181
spinal procedures 28
synovectomy 16
tendon surgery 17
thoracic (chest) imaging 13
upper extremity surgery 155
X-rays 867

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Louis Ursone, MD.

Gender
Female 542
Male 328
Ethnicity
Black / African American 57
Asian / Pacific Islander 4
Non-Hispanic White 660
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 125
Other 10
Age
85 and over 99
75 to 84 275
Less than 65 57
65 to 74 437

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Louis Ursone, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Louis Ursone, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 8
Dementia 9

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Louis Ursone, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2000. He completed residency at Brooke Army Medical Center. He has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2000)

Residency: Brooke Army Medical Center

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Louis Ursone, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine
Baptist Health System
Baptist Hospital
THE SAN ANTONIO ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP, LLP
THE WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard Louis Ursone, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $1,202 Mako
$886 		KNEES
$165 		Tritanium
$107 		Reunion
$19 		MAKOplasty
$12 		Other
$12
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. $326 Zilretta
$326
Medinc of Texas $300 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE ARTHROPLASTY
$300
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP $174 Joint Implants
$174
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated $112 Exparel
$99 		Zilretta
$13
Other $210 Early Intervention
$54 		EUFLEXXA
$49 		MONOVISC
$41 		XIAFLEX
$13 		spinal-stim
$13 		Other
$41
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,025
Education $300

Biography

Dr. Richard Ursone is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ursone include knee problems, strains, and hip replacement. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Baptist Health System and TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine. After attending the University of Texas Medical School at Houston for medical school, Dr. Ursone completed his residency training at Brooke Army Medical Center.

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