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Dr. Nicholas Christopher Arpey, MD is an orthopedist in Charleston, SC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Nicholas Christopher Arpey, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and PORTERCARE ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM.
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.
He has a state license in South Carolina.
Licensed In: South Carolina
Dr. Nicholas Christopher Arpey, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Nicholas Christopher Arpey, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Aetna (Open Choice), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Managed Choice), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), First Choice Next and Aetna (Exclusive Choice).
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas Christopher Arpey, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,007
Mako $930 |
GMRS $809 |
INSPACE $104 |
SPS $36 |
T2 $20 |
Other $108 |
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| $548 |
Dr. Nicholas Arpey specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Charleston, SC. Dr. Arpey's areas of clinical interest consist of replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement) and sarcoma (bone and soft tissue cancer). He is professionally affiliated with MUSC Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network, as well as other insurance carriers. MUSC Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Charleston, SC.
