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Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD

(Dr. Michael Edward Joyce, M.D.)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)

84 Glastonbury Boulevard Suite 101
Glastonbury, CT 06033

(860) 652-8883

Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health of New England and ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS SPECIALISTS PC.

Office Locations

84 Glastonbury Boulevard Suite 101
Glastonbury, CT 06033

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Some issues Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD can help you with:

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.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News

“"In fact, the Bone & Joint Institute was built in response to the very successful Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary" at St. Francis, said Dr....”—"Q&A with Dr. Michael Joyce of Lighthouse Surgery Holdings", Hartford Business, December 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

scanogram

In 2023, Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD had a list price for scanogram (bone length study) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

X-rays

In 2012, Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD had a list price for joint X-ray, knee X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT during 2012 were joint surgery, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	288
hip imaging	23
injections	26
joint surgery	96
lower extremity surgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	58
musculoskeletal imaging	68
pelvic imaging	30
reconstructive surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	58
X-rays	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	247
hip imaging	95
injections	18
joint surgery	98
lower extremity surgery	48
minimally invasive procedures	50
musculoskeletal imaging	256
pelvic imaging	93
reconstructive surgery	48
upper extremity surgery	50
X-rays	317

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	16
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	236
hip imaging	88
joint surgery	87
lower extremity surgery	39
minimally invasive procedures	48
musculoskeletal imaging	250
pelvic imaging	103
reconstructive surgery	39
upper extremity surgery	48
X-rays	330

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	209
hip imaging	97
joint surgery	88
lower extremity surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	61
musculoskeletal imaging	257
pelvic imaging	102
reconstructive surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	61
X-rays	325

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	376
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT during 2016 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	208
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	34
minimally invasive procedures	24
musculoskeletal imaging	150
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	34
upper extremity surgery	24
X-rays	133

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	14
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT during 2017 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	207
joint surgery	84
lower extremity surgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	46
musculoskeletal imaging	165
reconstructive surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	46
X-rays	124

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT during 2018 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	19
musculoskeletal imaging	161
reconstructive surgery	19
X-rays	106

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, pelvic imaging and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
musculoskeletal imaging	134
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	16
X-rays	106

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT during 2020 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	114
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	37
musculoskeletal imaging	113
pelvic imaging	18
reconstructive surgery	37
X-rays	89

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT during 2021 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, pelvic imaging and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	122
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	118
pelvic imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	107

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100
musculoskeletal imaging	80
pelvic imaging	25
X-rays	83

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and joint surgery.

aspiration	22
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	177
hip imaging	75
injections	22
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	47
musculoskeletal imaging	159
pelvic imaging	47
reconstructive surgery	31
upper extremity surgery	47
X-rays	162

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	203
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	54
85 and over	2
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	148

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	9
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital (1994)

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board (1997)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health of New England

ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS SPECIALISTS PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Glastonbury, CT.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael E. Joyce, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$22,158 TRIDENT $8,000	Mako $2,863	EZOUT $1,125	STRYKER NAV3 $1,000	TRIATHLON $238	Other $8,932
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$118 Hip Positioning System $118
Linvatec Corporation	$117 Orthopedic Surgery $117
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$100 Other Recon $100
Zimmer Holding Inc	$96 DeNovo NT $96
Other	$252 Exparel $91	UE - Simpliciti $85	Navio PFS System $52	PENNSAID $25

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$18,875
Food and Beverage	$2,231
Travel and Lodging	$1,736

Biography

Dr. Michael Joyce works as an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Before completing his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Dr. Joyce attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. His areas of expertise include the following: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), sports health, and musculoskeletal problems. The average patient rating for Dr. Joyce is 4.5 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Trinity Health of New England.