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Dr. Alan William Warner Reynolds, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Alan William Warner Reynolds, MD is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health and WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES.
200 West Wendover Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27401
223 W Ward Street Suite B
Asheboro, NC 27203
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.
Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).
Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:
Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.
Tendon Transfer
Tendons are rope-like fibers that connect muscles to bone. Tendon transfer surgery is a procedure that can be used to restore function to a muscle or tendon that no longer works due to injury or nerve damage. During the procedure, a neighboring tendon is 'borrowed' from an area where it is not necessary and repositioned to function in place of the damaged muscle or tendon.
Tendon transfer surgery can be performed on the arms, hands, feet, or other areas of the body where a muscle becomes unable to pull on its tendon. A nearby tendon is detached from its bone, but kept connected to its muscle, nerves, and blood supply. The loose end is connected to the bone that the patient could not move. After the attachment heals, the patient will be able to move that part of the body by flexing the newly connected muscle.
One of the benefits to tendon transfer surgery is that it does not have to be performed right away after an injury. It can be successful even if the affected area has been paralyzed for years. It does take time to retrain the brain to use a different muscle for movement, but the surgery is a powerful option to restore needed motion.
Dr. Alan William Warner Reynolds, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at Allegheny General Hospital. He has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Allegheny General Hospital (2022)
Licensed In: North Carolina
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alan William Warner Reynolds, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Mid-Atlantic Surgical Systems, LLC |
$1,832
$1,832 |
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Medtronic USA, Inc. |
$158
KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $141 |
CD HORIZON $16 |
Medtronic, Inc. |
$109
PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $109 |
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Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
$18
Exparel $18 |
Education | $1,741 |
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Food and Beverage | $375 |
Dr. Alan Reynolds is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist. He studied medicine at Penn State College of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Reynolds completed a residency program at Allegheny General Hospital. Areas of expertise for Dr. Reynolds include meniscus repair, frozen shoulder, and knee arthritis. He is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health.