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Dr. Scott A. Linger, MD, PharmD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Indiana University School of Medicine (2012)
Professional interests include: rotator cuff tear, sports health, shoulder arthritis, and more.
1370 Interquest Parkway Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Dr. Scott A. Linger, MD, PharmD is a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2012 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Scott A. Linger, MD, PharmD is affiliated with UCHealth and UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Eastview.

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Office Locations

Address:

1370 Interquest Parkway Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Address:

3843 Rio Vista Drive Suite 1200
Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Address:

5818 N Nevada Avenue Suite 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Some issues Dr. Scott A. Linger, MD, PharmD 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.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

  • Ice and rest
  • Exercise and physical therapy
  • Over-the-counter pain medications
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott A. Linger, MD, PharmD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott A. Linger, MD, PharmD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

aspiration 215
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 12
decompression surgery 15
doctor visit 466
excision 10
hip imaging 12
hospital care 18
injections 215
inpatient care 18
joint surgery 62
lower extremity surgery 20
minimally invasive procedures 48
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 37
musculoskeletal imaging 37
reconstructive surgery 20
spinal procedures 10
upper extremity surgery 48
X-rays 10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott A. Linger, MD, PharmD.

Gender
Male 32
Female 43
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 60
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84 19
85 and over 4
Less than 65 6
65 to 74 43

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott A. Linger, MD, PharmD From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott A. Linger, MD, PharmD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 19
High Cholesterol 16
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 8
Depression 6
Chronic Kidney Disease 6
Asthma 1
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 3
Diabetes 8
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Cancer 3
Dementia 1

Education & Training

Dr. Scott A. Linger, MD, PharmD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (2012)

Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals (2017)

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott A. Linger, MD, PharmD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth
UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Eastview

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Scott A. Linger, MD, PharmD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Arthrex, Inc. $18,953
$18,953
Stryker Corporation $4,845 ACCOLADE
$1,714 		TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES
$979 		TRIATHLON
$368 		Reunion
$328 		Mako
$184 		Other
$1,272
Crossroads Orthopedics, LLC $4,524
$4,524
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $2,449 Gryphon
$1,017 		Orthopedics
$594 		GLOBAL
$442 		ORTHOVISC
$80 		Spine
$23 		Other
$294
Linvatec Corporation $2,156 LIVATEC KNEE PRESERVATION SYSTEM
$683 		Knee Biologics
$479 		Linvatec Shoulder Arthroscopy
$450 		Linvatec Knee Preservation System
$294 		Linvatec Arthroscopy
$194 		Other
$58
Other $3,840 Gryphon
$1,153 		AMIStem
$328 		PENNSAID
$191 		Primary Shoulder
$154 		Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium
$146 		Other
$1,868
Types of Payments
Grant $10,000
Travel and Lodging $9,805
Education $9,529
Food and Beverage $7,434

Biography

Dr. Scott Linger is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He works in Colorado Springs, CO. These areas are among Dr. Linger's clinical interests: knee arthritis, sports health, and knee ligament injury. He attended Indiana University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University. He is affiliated with UCHealth.

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