Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2021 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gordon Preston, DO for Medicare patients.
65 |
Dr. Gordon Preston, DO is a spine surgeon in Akron, OH specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Gordon Preston, DO is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP, Akron General Medical Outpatient Center and Akron General Health and Wellness Center, Green.
1 Akron General Avenue
Akron, OH 44307
1946 Town Park Boulevard
Uniontown, OH 44685
762 S. Cleveland - Massillon Road
OH 44333
Spinal Fusion
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.
There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.
Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.
Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:
Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gordon Preston, DO for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 65 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gordon Preston, DO for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 65 |
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Dr. Gordon Preston, DO graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015. He has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2015)
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. Gordon Preston, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Gordon Preston, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 29 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gordon Preston, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Akron, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gordon Preston, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
ROCK MEDICAL ORTHOPEDICS, INC. |
$920
$920 |
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Medtronic, Inc. |
$114
Mazor X Stealth Edition $114 |
Stryker Corporation |
$93
NIAGARA LATERAL ACCESS SYSTEM $93 |
Medtronic USA, Inc. |
$29
VERTEX $29 |
Education | $920 |
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Food and Beverage | $236 |
Dr. Gordon Preston specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Akron, OH and Uniontown, OH. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Clinical interests for Dr. Preston include spinal instability, leg pain, and spinal decompression. He attended medical school at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.