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Scott Thompson, PA

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), musculoskeletal problems, trauma, and more.

14650 E Old US 12 Suite 104
Chelsea, MI 48118

(734) 593-5700

Scott Thompson, PA is in Chelsea, MI specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Scott Thompson, PA is affiliated with Trinity Health, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Chelsea Hospital, Trinity Health Livingston Hospital, IHA HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Orthopaedics - Chelsea and Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

14650 E Old US 12 Suite 104
Chelsea, MI 48118

Address:

14650 E. Old Us Highway 12 Suite 104
Chelsea, MI 48118

Some issues Scott Thompson, PA 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.

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.

aspiration	17
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	141
injections	17
joint surgery	72
minimally invasive procedures	72
musculoskeletal imaging	11
upper extremity surgery	72
X-rays	11

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	83

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	12
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

aspiration	25
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	171
injections	25
joint surgery	71
minimally invasive procedures	71
upper extremity surgery	71

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	110

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	20
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

aspiration	25
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	143
injections	25
joint surgery	68
minimally invasive procedures	68
upper extremity surgery	68

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	182

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	30
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

aspiration	42
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	168
injections	42
joint surgery	85
minimally invasive procedures	85
tendon surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	85

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	18
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

aspiration	19
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	153
injections	19
joint surgery	44
minimally invasive procedures	44
upper extremity surgery	44

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	85

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	16
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

aspiration	21
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	47
injections	21
joint surgery	71
minimally invasive procedures	71
upper extremity surgery	71

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	71

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

aspiration	44
doctor visit	139
injections	44
joint surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	23
upper extremity surgery	17
X-rays	23

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	104

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	14
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

aspiration	97
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	114
injections	97
joint surgery	32
minimally invasive procedures	32
upper extremity surgery	32

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	112

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	16
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

aspiration	400
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	486
injections	400
joint surgery	61
minimally invasive procedures	61
musculoskeletal imaging	16
upper extremity surgery	61
X-rays	16

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Scott Thompson, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Scott Thompson, PA treated as in Chelsea, MI were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

aspiration	76
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	175
injections	76
joint surgery	59
minimally invasive procedures	59
musculoskeletal imaging	17
tendon surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	59
X-rays	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Scott Thompson, PA.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	12
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Scott Thompson, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Scott Thompson, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	9
Dementia	2

Education & Training

He is certified by the Board Certification: National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Michigan.

Board Certification: Board Certification: National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Scott Thompson, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Chelsea Hospital

Trinity Health Livingston Hospital

IHA HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Orthopaedics - Chelsea

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Scott Thompson, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Aetna Better Health, Tricare for Life WPS (Medicare Sec Only), Medicare, Medicaid, Humana PPO And PFFS, Railroad Medicare, Alliance Medicare PPO, Priority Health Medigap, Humana HMO, BCBSM, HAP Senior Plus, Blue Preferred Plus, Molina Health Plan, Livingston Health Plan, BCN MyBlue Medigap, Blue Preferred PPO And MyBlue YA, Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan, Medicare Plus Blue And Advantage PFFS, BCN HMO, Lenawee County Health Plan, BCN Advantage MyBlue, Jackson County Health Plan, Washtenaw County Health, BCBSM Federal, Blue Cross Complete Of Michigan and M Premier Care BCN.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Scott Thompson, PA accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Aetna Better Health

Tricare for Life WPS (Medicare Sec Only)

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana PPO And PFFS

Railroad Medicare

Alliance Medicare PPO

Priority Health Medigap

Humana HMO

BCBSM

HAP Senior Plus

Blue Preferred Plus

Molina Health Plan

Livingston Health Plan

BCN MyBlue Medigap

Blue Preferred PPO And MyBlue YA

Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan

Medicare Plus Blue And Advantage PFFS

BCN HMO

Lenawee County Health Plan

BCN Advantage MyBlue

Jackson County Health Plan

Washtenaw County Health

BCBSM Federal

Blue Cross Complete Of Michigan

M Premier Care BCN

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Scott Thompson, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$616 $616
Pinnacle, Inc	$405 $405

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$721
Food and Beverage	$300

Biography

Mr. Scott Thompson's specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. In his practice, he is particularly interested in replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), and sports health. He is affiliated with Trinity Health IHA Medical Group.