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Dr. William Orval Runge, MD is an orthopedist in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Dr. William Orval Runge, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, UCHealth Orthopedics Clinic - Eastview and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.
1370 Interquest Parkway Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
3843 Rio Vista Drive Suite 1200
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
55 Fruit Street Yawkey 3
Boston, MA 02114
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.
Dr. William Orval Runge, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. William Orval Runge, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. William Orval Runge, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Aetna, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Unicare, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Railroad Medicare, Blue California, Beech Street, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan and MassHealth.
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Dr. William Orval Runge, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 32 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William Orval Runge, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Colorado Springs, CO.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Orval Runge, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. William Runge's areas of specialization are hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Runge is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Viant. Unfortunately, according to Massachusetts General Hospital, he is not currently accepting new patients. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University.
