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Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: neurorehabilitation, spinal cord injury, acupuncture treatment

1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Building 52
Saint Louis, MO 63125

(314) 652-4100

Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD is an orthopedist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and spinal cord injury medicine. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD is affiliated with WashU Medicine.

Office Locations

1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Building 52
Saint Louis, MO 63125

(314) 652-4100

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1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Building 52
Saint Louis, MO 63125

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Some issues Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD can help you with:

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Louis, MO during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29
hospital care	965
inpatient care	965

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Louis, MO during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
hospital care	772
inpatient care	772

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	11
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Louis, MO during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46
hospital care	1119
inpatient care	1119

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	16
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	46
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Louis, MO during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35
hospital care	575
inpatient care	575

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2015

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Louis, MO were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	35
hospital care	857
inpatient care	857

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2015

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	102
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	18
85 and over	6
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	41

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD From 2012 - 2015

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	8
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2005. She completed residency at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She is certified by the Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (2009)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Licensed In: Illinois

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Katherine Caroline White Stenson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$114 BOTOX $95	$19
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$13 XARELTO $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$127

Biography

Dr. Katherine Stenson is a medical specialist in spinal cord injury medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Stenson include neurorehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and acupuncture treatment. She is affiliated with WashU Medicine. Before completing her residency at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Dr. Stenson attended medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine.