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Dr. Steven Defroda, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Drexel University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: shoulder instability, rotator cuff tear, elbow arthritis, and more.

1100 Virginia Avenue
Columbia, MO

(573) 882-2663

Dr. Steven Defroda, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Columbia, MO specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Steven Defroda, MD is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health, University of Missouri Health Care, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI.

Office Locations

Address:

1 Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO

Address:

1100 Virginia Avenue
Columbia, MO

Address:

1100 Virginia Avenue
Columbia, MO 65212

Address:

1611 W. Harrison Street Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60612

Some issues Dr. Steven Defroda, MD can help you with:

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.

hospital care	39
inpatient care	39

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	35
Cancer	0

hospital care	19
inpatient care	19

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	29
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Defroda, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven Defroda, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Columbia, MO were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	159
hospital care	25
injections	20
inpatient care	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Defroda, MD.

**Gender**
Female	7
Male	3

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	1
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	1

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Defroda, MD From 2019 - 2021

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

Hypertension	14
High Cholesterol	13
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	6
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	5
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Steven Defroda, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed residency at Rhode Island Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Residency: Rhode Island Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven Defroda, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Edward-Elmhurst Health

University of Missouri Health Care

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$24,629 $24,629
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$23,165 Meniscal Root Repair System $136	PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $29	$23,000
Elite Orthopedics, LLC	$10,314 $10,314
Synthes GmbH	$4,951 $4,951
Stryker Corporation	$4,847 NA $1,052	ICONIX $711	SALVATION $560	BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $547	NANOTACK FLEX $341	Other $1,636
Other	$11,331 DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $1,555	Affixus $1,303	Trauma Product Portfolio $376	Orthopedics $354	Persona Revision $302	Other $7,441

**Types of Payments**
Education	$37,749
Grant	$20,000
Travel and Lodging	$10,146
Food and Beverage	$6,842
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$3,000
Other	$1,500

Biography

Dr. Steven Defroda's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. These areas are among Dr. Defroda's clinical interests: shoulder instability, knee instability, and knee ligament injury. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. He trained at Rhode Island Hospital for his residency. He has received professional recognition including the following: Health Volunteers Overseas Orthopaedic Traveling Fellowship, May; Orthopedics Blue Ribbon Article Award March; and Dean's Excellence in Teaching Award, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. His hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Missouri Health Care, Edward-Elmhurst Health, and Elmhurst Hospital. According to University of Missouri Health Care, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Defroda's office in Columbia, MO.