Chase B. Ansok, MD

Orthopaedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon at Detroit Medical Center (Detroit, Dearborn, Sterling Heights). Team Physician for Detroit City FC. Opinions are my own.

[Chase B. Ansok, MD @ansokmd]

Incredibly excited to officially start my practice as a Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon at @DMC_Heals! Looking forward to seeing patients in Detroit, Dearborn, and Warren.
#orthotwitter
#shoulderandelbow

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@michaelsikand What’s up with Asymmetrical Bets right now? We’re down more than 10% today…

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@caresource Is it your typical policy to deny surgery for acute tendon ruptures in the dominant arm of a young laborer? Asking for a patient who is supposed to have surgery but is being told that his insurance company (you) hasn’t approved the procedure.

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@HAPCareSource Is it your typical policy to deny surgery for acute tendon ruptures in the dominant arm of a young laborer? Asking for a patient who is supposed to have surgery but is being told that his insurance company (you) hasn’t approved the procedure.

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@RJRider5 Unreal. @DTE_Energy is such an awful company.

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@sjlaudeman @newfoundglory @jimmyeatworld @theoffspring Unreal. @DTE_Energy is such an awful company.

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@PineKnobMusic So…refunds for everyone who came to the show expecting to see @newfoundglory ???

[Chase B. Ansok, MD @ansokmd]

@JaredMahylisMD My indications for a balloon are very narrow but I think keeping them narrow has given me good outcomes. Physiologically young, massive irreparable posterior cuff with either an intact or reparable subscap, minimal OA, and goal is pain relief and fast rehab, not strength.

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@nocorporatemed @CMSGov Well don’t hog all the surveys

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@Clinorthop Why is this considered “contrary to popular belief”? I feel like it’s well-understood that increased operative time leads to increased complication rates for basically every surgery that we do.

[Chase B. Ansok, MD @ansokmd]

@DollarCars @TMobileHelp I rented a vehicle using T Mobile Magenta status. The check in agent at Dollar didn’t acknowledge the discount code. I was charged closed for $200 for gas. @DollarCars customer service won’t don’t anything to help. Maybe @TMobile can do something?

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@LadyInterlocks @MikeKnudsenMD @VaniSabesanMD @rkh_md @shouldergeek @generalorthomd @Aetna @AAOS1 This is exactly what I documented, along with “over 3 months of participation in a physician directed exercise program”. This is the first time I’ve ever lost an appeal despite using that specific language.

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@Aetna Can you explain to me why my patient’s preoperative CT was approved, but their surgery was denied because they “haven’t done enough physical therapy”? Take a look at this xray and let me know how therapy is supposed to help this patient.

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@RapSheet If it’s truly a grade III AC injury, then there’s no reason to proceed directly to surgery. Studies show no difference in outcome between acute and delayed reconstruction.

[Chase B. Ansok, MD @ansokmd]

@generalorthomd @OrthoCurryMD @robgraymd @CE_HandSurg @FixnBones @NuelleSportsMD @txsportsdoc @SSittonMD @Gnomelover1970 @shouldergeek @kevinfarmermd @OrthoThompson @MDMillerMDUVA I agree with that. But if anything seems amiss between the exam or history, I’d get an MRI. I usually will have my office call the imaging center and ask for an expedited appointment and get it done within the week.

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@generalorthomd @kevinfarmermd @shouldergeek @andy_shoulder @BoneDoc95 @VaniSabesanMD @Walt_IUOrtho @SSittonMD @H2O_SportsMD @DrNickColyvas @tbclay For this pattern, I typically use a shorter metaphyseal fit stem and a humeral tray with suture holes. I’ve been really happy with the reduction and compression of the tuberosities, and I don’t have to cement 🙌🏻

[Chase B. Ansok, MD @ansokmd]

@generalorthomd @kevinfarmermd @shouldergeek @andy_shoulder @BoneDoc95 @VaniSabesanMD @Walt_IUOrtho @SSittonMD @H2O_SportsMD @DrNickColyvas @tbclay At this point, a fracture has to convince me it’s worth fixing. My rTSA for fracture patients do so well with a faster rehab and fewer complications than any ORIFs I do.

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@Dallas_Holladay If you’re salaried, this is a fantastic day.

If you’re 100% production based, it’s a real bad day.

[Chase B. Ansok, MD @ansokmd]

@LadyInterlocks I switched last year to the double mask — KN95 with the ear loops over buttons on my scrub cap, then a sticky green mask on top. No fog, no tape, no issues. Highly recommend.

[Chase B. Ansok, MD @ansokmd]

@generalorthomd Congrats on the big 4-Oh!