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Dr. Trent Christensen, MD

(991 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Family Medicine

University of Minnesota Medical School

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, overuse injuries, sports injuries, and more.

2805 Campus Drive Suite 465
Plymouth, MN 55441

(952) 946-9777

Dr. Trent Christensen, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Elk River, MN specializing in sports medicine and family medicine. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Trent Christensen, MD is affiliated with Allina Health.

Office Locations

Address:

14181 Business Center Drive Nw
Elk River, MN 55330

Address:

2805 Campus Drive Suite 465
Plymouth, MN 55441

Address:

303 Catlin Street Upper Level
Buffalo, MN 55313

Address:

6001 96th Lane N Suite 100
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Address:

8100 W 78th Street Suite 230
Edina, MN 55439

Some issues Dr. Trent Christensen, MD 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.

blood draw	22
doctor visit	123

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	31

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	18
doctor visit	125

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	12
doctor visit	27
injections	10

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	29

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	95
doctor visit	175
injections	93

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	82

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	17
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

aspiration	186
doctor visit	262
injections	200

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	23
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

aspiration	325
doctor visit	515
injections	349
lower extremity surgery	23
open surgery	23
tendon surgery	23

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	23
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

aspiration	273
doctor visit	441
injections	290
lower extremity surgery	10
open surgery	10
tendon surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	31
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

aspiration	910
doctor visit	1277
injections	1034

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Trent Christensen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Trent Christensen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Elk River, MN were injections, aspiration, blood draw and open surgery.

aspiration	302
blood draw	20
doctor visit	370
injections	332
lower extremity surgery	16
open surgery	16
tendon surgery	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Trent Christensen, MD.

**Gender**
Female	80
Male	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	88
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	23
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	50

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Trent Christensen, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Trent Christensen, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	3
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Trent Christensen, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Sports medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Sports medicine

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Trent Christensen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allina Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Trent Christensen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 991 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Trent Christensen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Elk River, MN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Terumo BCT, Inc.	$54 AdiPrep Adipose Concentration System $54

**Types of Payments**
Education	$54

Biography

Dr. Trent Christensen works as a family medicine and sports medicine. He has a special interest in overuse injuries, sports injuries, and fractures (broken bones). He is affiliated with Allina Health. Dr. Christensen attended medical school at the University of Minnesota Medical School. For his residency, Dr. Christensen trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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