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Dr. John Edgar Tis, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Morristown, NJ specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. John Edgar Tis, MD is affiliated with Atlantic Health System, Overlook Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Medical Group and Atlantic Medical Group Pediatric Orthopedics.
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. John Edgar Tis, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Licensed In: New Jersey
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Dr. John Edgar Tis, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, WellCare, Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, AmeriHealth, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), US Family Health Plan, Centivo, Claim Doc, Oscar Health Insurance (accesses Qualcare's HMO Network), UPMC Health Plan for Life Dual (only), Morris County Correctional, Atlantic Health System PPO Employee Medical Plan, World Trade Center Health Program, First MCO (workers compensation plan), POS, Brighton Create, Gateway/Highmark Wholecare, Longevity Health Plan, Occunet, Aetna Better Health, Fairos, PPO (accept members that live in NJ but employers are based in PA), Oxford Health Plan Qualcare and Aetna CVS Health Individual & Family Insurance Plan.
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Dr. John Tis works as a general practice and pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Tis include hip injury, ankle problems, and hip pain. He appears to be an in-network provider for Amerigroup, Blue California, Aetna, and more. After attending Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Tis completed his residency training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Medical Group, and Overlook Medical Center. According to Atlantic Health System, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Tis's office in Morristown, NJ.
