associate Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic

Orthopaedic Surgery

John Itamura practices Orthopaedic Surgery. He graduated from Keck School of Medicine of USC. Keck School of Medicine of USC has a rank of 31 in research and a 72 in primary care John M. Itamura, MD is a published MD. He published 33 publications, including: 'Reliability evaluation of classifying radial head fractures by the system of Mason.' He accepts Medicare payments and is listed with Medicare.gov.

Publications

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• The effects of varus or valgus malalignment of proximal ulnar Fractures on forearm rotation.
• Serum interleukin-6 as a marker of periprosthetic Shoulder infection.
• Acromioclavicular joint injuries and reconstructions: a review of expected imaging findings and potential Complications.
• Biologic resurfacing of the Glenoid with meniscal allograft: long-term results with minimum 2-year follow-up.
• The effect of radial osteotomy on the position of the posterior interosseous nerve.
• Biomechanical evaluation of parallel versus orthogonal plate fixation of intra-articular distal humerus Fractures.
• Management of chronic Shoulder infections utilizing a fixed articulating antibiotic-loaded spacer.
• Luggage tag technique of anatomic fixation of displaced acromioclavicular Joint separations.
• Human cadaveric study of subscapularis muscle innervation and guidelines to prevent denervation.
• Neer Award 2006: Biomechanical assessment of inferior tuberosity placement during hemiarthroplasty for four-part proximal humeral Fractures.
• Computed tomography study of radial head morphology.
• Operative treatment of intra-articular distal humerus Fractures.
• Rotator cuff interval reconstruction.
• Biologic resurfacing of the Glenoid using a meniscal allograft.
• Six-month magnetic resonance imaging follow-up of large and massive rotator cuff repairs reinforced with porcine small intestinal submucosa.
• A radiographic study of proximal radius anatomy with implications in radial head replacement.
• Intra-articular scapular Fractures: Outcomes after internal fixation.
• Radial head Fractures: MRI evaluation of associated injuries.
• Current concepts and controversies in the management of radial head Fractures.
• The relationship between main Elbow flexion skin crease and osseous anatomy of the Elbow joint.
• Analysis of the bicipital groove as a landmark for humeral head replacement.
• Prolonged implantation of an antibiotic cement spacer for management of Shoulder sepsis in compromised patients.
• The influence of the acromioclavicular Joint degeneration on supraspinatus outlet impingement and the acromion shape.
• Total Elbow allografts with collateral ligament reconstruction for posttraumatic Elbow injuries.
• Fractures of the forearm resulting from low-velocity gunshot wounds.
• The effect of simulated Elbow arthrodesis on the ability to perform activities of daily living.
• Extensor carpi radialis brevis. An anatomical analysis of its origin.
• Differential diagnosis of Shoulder injuries in sports.
• Reliability evaluation of classifying radial head Fractures by the system of Mason.
• Management of Chronic deep infection following rotator cuff repair.
• Treatment of soft tissue problems about the Elbow.
• Latissimus dorsi pedicle flap for coverage of soft tissue defects about the Elbow.

Schools

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• Keck School Of Medicine Of The Univ Of Southern California

• California Orthopaedic Association

Procedures Preformed

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• All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Elbow Arthroscopy
• Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
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Conditions Treated

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• Adhesive Capsulitis
• Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)
• Ataxia
• Back Pain
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Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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• Choice Plus POS II
• Blue Card PPO
• Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
• Pathway X Direct Access PPO
• Pathway X Tiered Direct Access
• Access Plus Savenet
• Basic Exclusive PPO for Small Business
• Basic PPO
• Cigna HMO
• Cigna PPO
• Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
• Open Access Plus
• Commercial Insurance Company
• CoreSource
• Coventry Health Care
• Delta Health System
• First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
• GEHA
• Covered California - Bronze PPO
• Health Net PPO
• Individual and Family PPO
• Medicare Advantage PFFS
• Humana
• Kaiser Permanente
• MedHealthInsurance
• Medicare MCR
• Kaiser PHCS Network PPO
• MultiPlan PPO
• PHCS Network PPO
• Travelers
• Tricare
• TriWest Champus
• Choice Plus POS
• Navigate HMO
• Navigate POS
• Options PPO
• United Healthcare
• Worker's Compensation WC

Education

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• University of Southern California - LAC+USC Medical Center
• Keck School of Medicine of USC

Hospital

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• White Memorial Medical Center
• Keck Hospital of USC

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1164476719
NPPES Provider LastName		ITAMURA
NPPES Provider FirstName		JOHN
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		90033
NPPES Provider State		CA
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		810.0
Distinct Opioid Count		8.0
Opioid Claim Count		485.0
Percent Opioid Claims		59.88

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1164476719
Last Name Of The Provider	ITAMURA
First Name Of The Provider	JOHN
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