Dr. John Alexander Cardea MD
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
1200 E Broad St 9th Floor, East Wing Richmond VA, 23298Rating
3/5
About
Dr. John Cardea is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Cardea specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Cardea 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
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1966
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Finite-element modelling of femoral shaft fracture fixation techniques post total hip arthroplasty.
- A comparison of the Brooker-Wills and Russell-Taylor nails for treatment of patients who have fractures of the femoral shaft.
- Use of high-energy shock waves for bone cement removal.
- Polymethylmethacrylate fixation of osteochondral fragments in dog knees.
- Treatment of femoral shaft fractures with the Brooker-Wills interlocking intramedullary nail.
- Total hip arthroplasty complicated by mismatched implant sizes. Report of two cases.
- Arthroscintigraphic evaluation of the painful total hip prosthesis.
- Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the hand. A case report.
- Dynamic musculotendinous transfer to replace the anterior cruciate ligament in the dog.
- Vertical deceleration injuries.
- Vascular changes in leg trauma.
- Differential messenger ribonucleic acid expression in aggressive versus linear periprosthetic osteolysis.
Dr. John Alexander Cardea MD's Practice location
Dr. John Cardea, MD
1200 E Broad St 9th Floor, East Wing -Richmond, VA 23298Get Direction
Dr. John Alexander Cardea MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Cardea
Recommended Articles
![]()
Is Bursitis a Chronic Ailment?What is bursitis?Bursitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the bursa. Once the bursa is inflamed, it starts swelling. It causes pain around the affected area. The condition affects any part of the body where there are bursae.What is a bursa?A bursa is a sac-like cavity filled with fluid....
![]()
Spine Doctors vs. ChiropractorsPatients may often ask themselves which doctor they should see for their back pain. Studies have shown that chiropractors provide effective treatment for back pain. However, chiropractors cannot treat all causes of back pain because there are also conditions that should be diagnosed and treated by a...
![]()
What Is Olecranon Bursitis?Whenever a bursa is inflamed and becomes swollen, it causes a lot of pain around the affected area. The condition is called bursitis. The inflammation and swelling of the bursa are the causes of pain. The bursa is a sac filled with fluid, which is always located between the muscles, tendons, bones,...
- Holistic Treatments for Arthritis
Arthritis is a painful, progressive disease that affects the joints of an individual. There are many treatments available for arthritis. Each and every one of them works differently, depending on the stage of arthritis at which they are implemented. As we already know, if not treated, arthritis can...
![]()
Is Osteoporosis Preventable?The word "osteoporosis" means "porous bone", and it occurs when bones become weak due to loss of minerals. Thus, the affected bones become more prone to break compared to the healthy bones.Bones are made up of different minerals, and calcium is one of those main minerals. It strengthens the bones...
![]()
What Is Saddle Paresthesia?Saddle ParesthesiaA set of severe sciatica symptoms are described in saddle paresthesia. These symptoms can occur in the buttocks, perineum, and groin. Sometimes, this condition is also referred to as saddle anesthesia. When there is a sensation of tingling and numbness in the affected area, the...
Nearby Providers
![]()
Dr. Geoffrey Higgs MD7858 Shrader Road Richmond Virginia 23294![]()
Mr. Vipool Kirit Goradia MD411 W Randloph Rd Hopewell VA 23860![]()
Dr. Paul W Schuppner D.O.1501 Maple Ave Richmond VA 23226![]()
Dr. Edward Claiborne Irby M.D.7650 E PARHAM RD RICHMOND VA 23294![]()
Dr. Barry Webster Burkhardt M.D.1400 Johnston Willis Dr Richmond VA 23235![]()
Dr. Stephen Lloyd Kates MD1250 E MARSHALL ST RICHMOND VA 23298
Nearest Hospitals
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALSl
1250 EAST MARSHALL STREET - BOX 980510 RICHMOND VA 23298BON SECOURS RICHMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
1500 N. 28TH STREET RICHMOND VA 23223