UF Health Orthopaedics
No matter your age, joint pain can prevent you from living the lifestyle you love. Our orthopaedic specialists are fellowship-trained surgeons in their areas of specialty and utilize the latest surgical techniques and treatments to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients. Injuries and conditions related to the musculoskeletal system can be painful and disruptive to daily life. That's why we strive to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to all of our patients.
Surgery is often unnecessary and our orthopaedic surgeons can offer alternative methods of care, including physical therapy. But, if surgery is right for you, know that you’ll also be cared for by the team of caring and compassionate staff at UF Health Flagler Hospital and UF Health St. Johns Surgical Center.
Services
Shoulder & Elbow
UF Health St. Johns can take the weight off your shoulders with treatment options that range from minimally invasive shoulder arthroscopy to total shoulder replacements for fractures, arthritis, rotator cuff tears, and more. Our physicians and nurses can help you choose the right treatment plan to optimize your outcome.
Featured Services: Total Shoulder Replacement, Should Arthroscopy, Rotator Cuff Surgeries, GPS Shoulder Replacement
Hip
With age often comes hip pain. We offer a range of hip treatments, including minimally invasive hip arthroscopy, hip resurfacing, total hip joint replacement, and anterior hip replacement. Our expert physicians can recommend the right treatment plan to fit your needs.
Featured Services: Total Hip Replacement (Computer Assisted), Anterior Hip Replacement
Knee
Whether your goal is to walk pain-free or keep your competitive edge, finding the right treatment plan is vital for maintaining your activity level. Knee treatment options range from minimally invasive knee arthroscopy to total knee replacement. Let us help you find the proper treatment to suit your situation.
Featured Services: Knee Arthroscopy, Total Knee Replacement (Robotically Assisted), Patellar Femoral Alignment, (Partial) Knee Replacement (Robotically Assisted)
Foot & Ankle
Our feet and ankles work hard every day to withstand the impact of walking, running, jumping, and many other activities. With 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments—it’s easy to understand how many different injuries can occur. The good news is that we have plenty of surgical options for the foot and ankle that will help you get back on your feet.
Featured Services: Total Ankle Replacement, Ankle Arthroscopy, Complex Reconstruction, Achilles Tendon Ruptures, Bunion Correction
Wrist
A wrist injury or condition can affect your quality of life and make simple tasks like opening a jar difficult or even impossible. The wrist is a highly complex joint, so it’s essential to find the proper treatment to fit your needs. Care options range from minimally invasive wrist arthroscopy to treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Featured Services: Wrist Arthroscopy, Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand
Our hands are an intricate network of bones, ligaments, muscles, and tendons that must work cohesively to function correctly. So, don’t put your hands in the hands of any surgeon. UF Health Orthopaedic surgeons can treat any injury or condition to help restore your hands to their full potential.
Feature Services: Joint Replacement, Microscope Nerve, and Artery Repair. Xiaflex for Dupuytrens
Elbow
There’s nothing funny about an elbow injury, especially when it’s preventing you from enjoying your favorite activities such as tennis, cooking, golf, and more. If you’re suffering from an elbow injury, there are a variety of surgeries to treat the parts of the elbow when non-surgical treatments are effective.
Featured Services: Elbow Arthroscopy, Total Elbow Replacement
Sports Medicine
If an injury has you sidelined from your favorite sport or activity, we’re here to help. With years of experience treating sports-related injuries in everyone from amateurs to professionals, our team can help get back in the game.
Featured Services: Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs, Arthroscopic ACL Repairs, Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization, Arthroscopic Meniscal Repairs, Ankle Stabilization Surgery, PRP Treatment for Tendon Injuries.
Orthopaedic Emergency & Trauma Care
Everything has its breaking point, and this is especially true for our bones. Too much pressure or stress can cause bones to fracture or break. Our orthopaedic surgeons and trauma specialists are here to care for all your traumatic injuries, including broken bones, fractures, and tears. No matter the severity of your bone injury, our emergency care specialists will treat your situation with a level of urgency and determine a course of treatment that will guide you down the best path for a speedy recovery.
Featured Services: Fractures/Broken Bones, Joint Dislocations, Muscle, Ligament, and Tendon Tears.
