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Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1999)

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

1111 Cromwell Avenue Building 4 Suite 404
Rocky Hill, CT 06067

(860) 525-4469

Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Rocky Hill, CT specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health of New England.

Office Locations

Trinity Health of New England

1111 Cromwell Avenue Building 4 Suite 404
Rocky Hill, CT 06067

(860) 525-4469

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277 Middle Turnpike W
Manchester, CT 06040

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Trinity Health of New England

277 Middle Turnpike
West Manchester, CT 06040

(860) 432-4640

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Trinity Health of New England

31 Ensign Drive Suite 101
Avon, CT 06001

(860) 751-6039

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Trinity Health of New England

5 Founders Street Suite 202
Windham, CT 06226

(860) 456-3997

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Some issues Dr. Randall J. Risinger, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

neck X-ray

spine imaging

spine X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD had a list price for neck X-ray, spine imaging, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 Volume:

open biceps tenodesis

shoulder surgery

total shoulder replacement

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD performed more open biceps tenodesis, shoulder surgery, and total shoulder replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, and knee X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Randall J. Risinger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Rocky Hill, CT during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	167
doctor visit	409
injections	167
musculoskeletal imaging	48
X-rays	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Rocky Hill, CT during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	286
doctor visit	629
injections	286
musculoskeletal imaging	36
X-rays	36

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	66
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Rocky Hill, CT during 2014 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	346
doctor visit	688
injections	346
joint surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	20
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	62
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Rocky Hill, CT during 2015 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	250
doctor visit	414
injections	250
joint surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	556
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	82
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Rocky Hill, CT during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	256
doctor visit	396
injections	256
joint surgery	47
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	31
reconstructive surgery	36
spinal procedures	30
upper extremity surgery	47
X-rays	61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	60
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Rocky Hill, CT during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	194
doctor visit	419
injections	194
joint surgery	30
musculoskeletal imaging	208
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	30
spinal procedures	79
upper extremity surgery	30
X-rays	299

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	76
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Rocky Hill, CT during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	148
doctor visit	321
injections	148
joint surgery	20
musculoskeletal imaging	199
open surgery	19
pelvic imaging	30
reconstructive surgery	20
spinal procedures	58
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	39
X-rays	287

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	75
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Rocky Hill, CT during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	132
doctor visit	307
injections	132
joint surgery	24
musculoskeletal imaging	154
open surgery	24
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	24
spinal procedures	22
tendon surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	48
X-rays	197

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	63
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Rocky Hill, CT during 2020 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	149
doctor visit	297
injections	149
joint surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	131
open surgery	20
pelvic imaging	27
reconstructive surgery	21
spinal procedures	20
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	41
X-rays	178

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	63
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Rocky Hill, CT during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	158
doctor visit	318
injections	158
joint surgery	33
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	81
open surgery	20
pelvic imaging	25
reconstructive surgery	22
spinal procedures	14
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	53
X-rays	120

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	60
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Rocky Hill, CT during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	164
doctor visit	280
injections	164
joint surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	95
open surgery	18
reconstructive surgery	18
spinal procedures	14
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	36
X-rays	109

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	65
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Rocky Hill, CT were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	204
doctor visit	407
injections	204
joint surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	109
open surgery	20
pelvic imaging	23
reconstructive surgery	22
spinal procedures	33
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	35
X-rays	148

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	359
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	141
85 and over	61
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	167

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care (2004)

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, American Board (2007)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Randall J. Risinger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health of New England

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$1,651 BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $1,535	Mako $63	KNEES $53
Exactech, Inc.	$191 Equinoxe $191
Zimmer Holding Inc	$96 DeNovo NT $96
Tornier, Inc.	$85 UE - Simpliciti $85
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$37 External Fixation System $37
Other	$77 VIMOVO $28	Orthopedic Surgery $28	Early Intervention $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,206
Travel and Lodging	$932

Biography

Dr. Randall Risinger is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. His education and training includes medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and residency at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. In his practice, he is particularly interested in replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), sports health, and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Risinger is affiliated with Trinity Health of New England.