![Dr. John R Prahinski MD, Orthopedist](/doctor_images/4/45/1390896.jpg?v=e27b)
Dr. John R Prahinski MD
Orthopedist
2405 Atherholt Rd Lynchburg VA, 24501About
Dr. John Prahinski is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Prahinski specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Prahinski tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1992
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Osteoporosis
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Leg Ulcer
Dr. John R Prahinski MD's Practice location
Practice At 2405 Atherholt Rd
2405 Atherholt Rd -Lynchburg, VA 24501Get Direction
Dr. John R Prahinski MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Prahinski
Recommended Articles
- 7 Things that Should be Known About Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. MD is a progressive disorder which means that it worsens over time. It affects skeletal muscles that are responsible for controlling body movement and eventually affects other organs. There...
- Everything You Need to Know About a Laminectomy
What Is a Laminectomy?The lamina is the back part of your vertebra covering the spinal canal. Your doctor could decide to eliminate your lamina or the bone spurs around it when either causes compression of your spinal cord or the roots of your nerves. Pressure on the roots of your nerves can cause:...
- What Is Bursitis: Get the Facts
There are conditions that we experience or live with in our life. Moreover, we tend to assume that most of them are normal or of no much importance. Some of these conditions or feelings in our bodies may later cause bigger problems and it is necessary to understand them and their sources. It is also...
- Recovery from Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Carpal tunnel surgery is usually done to cut the transverse carpal ligament. This ligament is one of the most important parts of the hand. It holds the bones and muscles of your hand together, which means that once it is severed, then your hand loses a very important part, and regaining its previous...
- How to Prepare for a Knee Replacement Surgery
A major factor that you should consider before having a knee replacement surgery is proper preparation. A good preparation will actually give you successful outcomes with fewer complications. As a patient, you should consider learning what to expect during the procedure and recovery both at home and...
- What Specialists Treat Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is sometimes described as "bone thinning". It’s a disease wherein the bone’s density and quality are severely reduced. As an individual’s bones become more permeable and fragile, the susceptibility to fracture is immensely increased. Bone loss occurs silently and progressively....
Nearby Providers
- Dr. John W Carmody M.D.1613 Oakwood St Bedford VA 24523
- Dr. Gautham Gondi MD2405 Atherholt Rd Lynchburg VA 24501
- Dr. Jocelyn Rae Idema D.O2405 Atherholt Rd Lynchburg VA 24501
- Dr. Jacob Michael Wisbeck MD2405 Atherholt Rd Lynchburg VA 24501
- Dr. Jay E Hopkins MD2019 Tate Springs Road Lynchburg VA 24501
- Dr. John W Barnard MD2405 Atherholt Rd Lynchburg VA 24501
Nearest Hospitals
CENTRA HEALTH, INCl
1901 TATE SPRINGS ROAD LYNCHBURG VA 24501BEDFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
1613 OAKWOOD STREET BEDFORD VA 24523CARILION STONEWALL JACKSON HOSPITALl
1 HEALTH CIRCLE LEXINGTON VA 24450