Stephanie A. Gerken, PA, ATC

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitative Services

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), joint injections, rotator cuff injury

2865 N. Reynolds Road Suite A
Toledo, OH 43615

(419) 578-7200

Stephanie A. Gerken, PA, ATC is in Toledo, OH specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and rehabilitative services. Stephanie A. Gerken, PA, ATC is affiliated with ProMedica and PROMEDICA CENTRAL PHYSICIANS.

Office Locations

Address:

2865 N. Reynolds Road Suite A
Toledo, OH 43615

Some issues Stephanie A. Gerken, PA, ATC can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
reconstructive surgery	17

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

joint surgery	54
lower extremity surgery	54
reconstructive surgery	54

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Stephanie A. Gerken, PA, ATC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Stephanie A. Gerken, PA, ATC treated as in Toledo, OH were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	36
reconstructive surgery	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Stephanie A. Gerken, PA, ATC.

**Gender**
Male	4
Female	5

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	6

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Stephanie A. Gerken, PA, ATC From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Stephanie A. Gerken, PA, ATC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	15
High Cholesterol	14
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	7
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	2
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

She has a state license in Ohio.

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Stephanie A. Gerken, PA, ATC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ProMedica

PROMEDICA CENTRAL PHYSICIANS

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
BIOVENTUS LLC	$26 GELSYN 3 $26
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$16 SYNVISC-ONE $16
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.	$15 TRILURON $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$57

Biography

Ms. Stephanie Gerken practices rehabilitative services and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She is affiliated with ProMedica. According to Doctor.com, Ms. Gerken is currently accepting new patients at her office in Toledo, OH.