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Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Professional interests include: rotator cuff repair, fractures (broken bones), total knee replacement, and more.

1802 Braeburn Drive Suite Mb20
Salem, VA 24153

(540) 772-3530

Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Salem, VA specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD is affiliated with LewisGale Medical Center and HCA Virginia.

Office Locations

1802 Braeburn Drive Suite Mb20
Salem, VA 24153

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Some issues Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint aspiration

joint injections

In 2012, Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD performed more joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Salem, VA during 2012 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	364
doctor visit	378
fracture surgery	14
hip imaging	40
injections	364
joint surgery	34
lab tests	46
lower extremity surgery	48
musculoskeletal imaging	327
pelvic imaging	41
reconstructive surgery	34
X-rays	368

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Salem, VA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	411
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	398
hip imaging	52
injections	411
joint surgery	42
lab tests	25
lower extremity surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	313
pelvic imaging	48
reconstructive surgery	30
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	361

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	224

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	35
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Salem, VA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	368
doctor visit	360
hip imaging	49
injections	368
joint surgery	27
lower extremity surgery	27
musculoskeletal imaging	268
pelvic imaging	47
reconstructive surgery	27
X-rays	315

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	40
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Salem, VA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	409
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	391
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	30
injections	409
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	48
minimally invasive procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	245
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	31
reconstructive surgery	35
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	276

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	780
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	86
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Salem, VA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	163
doctor visit	216
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	18
injections	163
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	25
musculoskeletal imaging	77
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	25
X-rays	77

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	40
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Salem, VA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	119
doctor visit	415
injections	119
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	47
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Salem, VA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	164
doctor visit	423
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	34
injections	164
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	16
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	49
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Salem, VA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	260
doctor visit	549
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	28
injections	260
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	45
lower extremity surgery	58
musculoskeletal imaging	56
reconstructive surgery	45
X-rays	56

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	445

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	573
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	94
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Salem, VA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	214
doctor visit	410
fracture surgery	32
hospital care	11
injections	214
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	51
lower extremity surgery	66
musculoskeletal imaging	35
open surgery	17
reconstructive surgery	51
X-rays	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	68
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Salem, VA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	262
doctor visit	488
fracture surgery	11
injections	262
joint surgery	50
lower extremity surgery	50
musculoskeletal imaging	34
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	50
X-rays	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	53
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Salem, VA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	222
doctor visit	445
injections	222
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	47
musculoskeletal imaging	31
reconstructive surgery	47
X-rays	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	414
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	57
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Salem, VA were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	268
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	406
fracture surgery	15
hip imaging	42
hospital care	22
injections	268
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	37
lab tests	35
lower extremity surgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	19
musculoskeletal imaging	129
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	41
reconstructive surgery	33
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	144

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	345
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	127
85 and over	51
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	187

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

She completed residency at Carolinas Medical Center. She has a state license in North Carolina.

Residency: Carolinas Medical Center

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robyn J. Hakanson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

LewisGale Medical Center

HCA Virginia

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-24

Robyn is honest and direct. She wastes no time

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$38,162 Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $37,572	Advanced Energy Hemostatis Device $529	Advanced Energy Cutting Device $61
Stryker Corporation	$2,754 Mako $2,467	ARTHROSCOPY $86	NA $75	Bio4 $49	TRIDENT $18	Other $58
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$2,341 KNEES $1,302	Comprehensive Primary Stem $809	AccuFill $122	Comprehensive Shoulder $107
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,328 MONOVISC $401	ATTUNE $160	SUMMIT $125	GLOBAL $122	RIGIDLOOP $114	Other $407
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$1,265 ZORVOLEX $1,265
Other	$764 AQUAMANTYS $467	PREVENA $105	Knee $37	Anthem $25	Zilretta $20	Other $109

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$30,849
Consulting Fee	$6,575
Food and Beverage	$5,004
Travel and Lodging	$4,132
Education	$54

Biography

Dr. Robyn Hakanson practices adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery in Salem, VA. These areas are among Dr. Hakanson's clinical interests: hip replacement, meniscus repair, and sports health. She is professionally affiliated with LewisGale Medical Center and HCA Virginia. She attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at Carolinas Medical Center.