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Dr. Scott J. Luhmann, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Scott J. Luhmann, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care, Shriners Children's, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, BJC HealthCare, WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Shriners Hospital for Children - St. Louis, Missouri Baptist Medical Center and WashU Medicine.
WashU Medicine
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
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. Scott J. Luhmann, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1991. He completed residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (1991)
Residency: Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis (1996)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Scott J. Luhmann, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Scott J. Luhmann, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Flexcare, MultiPlan, MHBP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Health Alliance HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Rockport Healthcare Group, Aetna Medicare HMO, Hannibal Regional PHO, Decatur Memorial Hospital, TRICARE, Coventry, Anthem, Best Doctors, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, Coventry HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, MO HealthNet, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CorVel, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional, CoxHealth, Coventry PPO, Coventry National Network PPO, USA Managed Care Organization, Health Alliance POS, Health Alliance PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicare, Medicaid, Quality Health Management, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, HealthLink PPO, Beech Street, HealthLink POS, HealthLink Open Access, HealthLink HMO, Aetna Elect Choice, HFN, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Community Partners Health Plans, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, CIGNA Network Open Access, CIGNA PPO Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Care Management Resources (CMR), Mercy Health Springfield Communities, Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO, Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare), Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System, Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange), Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Open Choice (PPO), Aetna Medicare Open Access POS, Health Alliance Medicare POS, Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare), VA HealthCare Choice Program, BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health, Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice, Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS), Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare), Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage HMO, Meridian (Illinois Department of Public Aid), Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange), HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan), Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network, Essence Advantage Select HMO, Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network Option, BJC HealthSolutions, Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO, Health Alliance Medicare HMO, Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage Plus HMO and Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare).
According to our sources, Dr. Scott J. Luhmann, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Scott J. Luhmann, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,887,802
SERRATO $1,653,356 |
XIA $80,742 |
THORACO-LUMBAR $69,529 |
NEURO/SPINE/ENT $26,605 |
ARIA $18,714 |
Other $38,856 |
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$166,031
Orthopediatrics Implants $17,849 |
Response Spine $16,862 |
Orthopediatric Implants $14,542 |
Growing Rod $6,375 |
Prod Dev: Spine $4,500 |
Other $105,904 |
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$159,305
CD HORIZON $98,165 |
SHILLA $33,412 |
MAST QUADRANT $19,350 |
CATALYST $8,229 |
PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $111 |
Other $38 |
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$123,656
CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $86,802 |
CD HORIZON $36,570 |
UNID_PASS $213 |
ANATOMIC PEEK PTC CERVICAL FUSION SYSTEM $22 |
CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM $16 |
Other $34 |
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$87,786
Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $73,059 |
CD HORIZON $8,199 |
Thoracolumbar Therapies $5,144 |
SHILLA $1,264 |
Cervical /Trauma Therapies $119 |
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$31,648
Unspecified-Unspecified $9,545 |
Spine $9,152 |
MAGEC $2,522 |
REVERE 6.35 Deformity Ti Systm $1,274 |
REVERE 6.35 Deformity $1,187 |
Other $7,967 |
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| $358,728 | |
| $111,181 | |
| $66,036 | |
| $10,555 |
Dr. Scott J. Luhmann, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $1,446.
Dr. Scott Luhmann specializes in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Chesterfield, MO and Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Luhmann's areas of expertise include the following: kyphosis, spine tumor, and neuromuscular scoliosis. Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Luhmann takes. After attending the University of Minnesota Medical School, he completed his residency training at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. Dr. Luhmann's professional affiliations include Shriners Hospital for Children - St. Louis, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and St. Louis Children's Hospital. BJC HealthCare reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Saint Louis, MO.
