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Dr. Richard Woodson Rutherford JR., MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Medical College of Georgia

Professional interests include: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)

120 WILLIAM PENN PLAZA
Durham, NC 27704

(919) 220-5255

Dr. Richard Woodson Rutherford JR., MD is an orthopedist in Durham, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Richard Woodson Rutherford JR., MD is affiliated with EmergeOrtho and EMERGEORTHO PA.

Office Locations

Address:

120 WILLIAM PENN PLAZA
Durham, NC 27704

Address:

3916 Ben Franklin Boulevard
Durham, NC 27704

Address:

7810 Nc-751 Suite 150
Durham, NC 27713

Address:

799 Doctors Court
Roxboro, NC 27573

Some issues Dr. Richard Woodson Rutherford JR., MD 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.

joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	33
reconstructive surgery	34

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	17
doctor visit	67
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	15
injections	16
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	104
lower extremity surgery	103
musculoskeletal imaging	22
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	104
X-rays	21

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	27
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	17
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

aspiration	71
doctor visit	317
fracture surgery	9
hospital care	41
injections	70
inpatient care	41
joint surgery	53
lower extremity surgery	63
musculoskeletal imaging	73
pelvic imaging	27
reconstructive surgery	53
X-rays	100

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	44
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

aspiration	223
doctor visit	710
injections	222
joint surgery	8
lower extremity surgery	7
musculoskeletal imaging	172
reconstructive surgery	8
spinal procedures	95
X-rays	269

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	123
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	69
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	539
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	69
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

aspiration	761
CT scan	12
doctor visit	2358
hip imaging	65
injections	783
joint surgery	208
lower extremity surgery	207
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	109
musculoskeletal imaging	628
pain management	22
pelvic imaging	32
reconstructive surgery	208
spinal procedures	201
X-rays	740

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Woodson Rutherford JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Woodson Rutherford JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Durham, NC were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	267
CT scan	12
doctor visit	866
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	40
hospital care	28
injections	272
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	78
lower extremity surgery	80
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	73
musculoskeletal imaging	227
open surgery	12
pain management	22
pelvic imaging	29
reconstructive surgery	78
spinal procedures	137
X-rays	287

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Woodson Rutherford JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	23
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	143
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	53
85 and over	20
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Woodson Rutherford JR., MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Woodson Rutherford JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	4
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Woodson Rutherford JR., MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia. He completed residency at Duke University Hospital. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Residency: Duke University Hospital

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Woodson Rutherford JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

EmergeOrtho

EMERGEORTHO PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$3,286 Persona $2,847	Taperloc $193	ROSA-Knee $137	Oxford $82	Gel One $13	Other $13
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,628 ATTUNE $2,333	CORAIL $96	SUMMIT $85	PEAK $15	$99
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc.	$1,082 $1,082
Stryker Corporation	$729 TRIATHLON $380	ACCOLADE $199	Mako $103	MAKOplasty $47
Mallinckrodt LLC	$247 OFIRMEV $247
Other	$635 Exparel $126	CORAIL $121	MACI $117	DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System $101	GMK Sphere $72	Other $98

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$5,144
Food and Beverage	$3,464

Biography

Dr. Richard Rutherford is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Durham, NC. Dr. Rutherford's clinical interests include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). He is affiliated with EmergeOrtho. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Durham, NC. After completing medical school at Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Rutherford performed his residency at Duke University Hospital.