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6200 Metrowest Blvd, Suite 104-105
Orlando, FL 32835

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Florida Center For Orthopaedics

Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine, Orthopedic Surgery, Family Sports Medicine, Clinic Pharmacy, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, Body Imaging Radiology, Physical Pain Management Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry)

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About Florida Center For Orthopaedics

Florida Center For Orthopaedics is an orthopedic spine surgeon practice located in Orlando, FL.

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Florida Center For Orthopaedics has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since October 04, 2006 and its NPI numbers are 1740375765 (certified on 10/04/2006) and 1033523394. Florida Center For Orthopaedics is also known as Surgical Assistants Of Central Florida (Physician Assistant - Surgical Practice).

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Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine

Florida Center For Orthopaedics is an Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine practice in Orlando, FL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosis and treatment of spinal diseases and conditions. Orthopedic Spine Surgeons at Florida Center For Orthopaedics perform provides non-operative and surgical treatment to patients of all ages. Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine is the diagnosis and treatment of almost all bone and joint disorders, such as spinal disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine practices include bone and joint disorders of the spine like scoliosis, degenerative disorders, or cervical, neck, lumbar, or low back disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine practices include non-operative and surgical treatments of the spine.

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

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Orthopedic Surgery

Florida Center For Orthopaedics is an Orthopedic Surgery practice in Orlando, FL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preoperative, operative, and postoperative treatments and diagnostics of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. Orthopedic Surgeons at Florida Center For Orthopaedics perform non-surgical and surgical treatments of musculoskeletal injuries and dysfunctions. Orthopedic Surgery is the branch of surgery that treats musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders both surgically and nonsurgically. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Orthopedic Surgery practices include sports injuries, back pain, ruptured disks and spinal stenosis, bone tumors, carpal tunnel, hand arthritis and hand injuries, club foot, bow legs and hip dysplasia, orthopaedic trauma, limb lengthening, Achilles tendon injuries, bunions and foot and ankle injuries, as well as osteoporosis and arthritis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Orthopedic Surgery practices include knee arthroscopy and meniscectomy, shoulder arthroscopy and decompression, carpal tunnel release, knee arthroscopy and chondroplasty, removal of support implant, knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, knee replacement, repair of femoral neck fracture, repair of trochanteric fracture, debridement of skin/muscle/bone/fracture, knee arthroscopy repair of both meniscis, hip replacement, shoulder arthroscopy/distal clavicle excision, repair of rotator cuff tendon, repair fracture of radius (bone)/ulna, laminectomy, repair of ankle fracture (bimalleolar type), shoulder arthroscopy and debridement, lumbar spinal fusion, repair fracture of the distal part of radius, low back intervertebral disc surgery, incise finger tendon sheath, repair of ankle fracture (fibula), repair of femoral shaft fracture, and repair of trochanteric fracture.

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

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Family Sports Medicine

Florida Center For Orthopaedics is a Family Sports Medicine practice in Orlando, FL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preventing and treating illness and injury in children and adults who live physically active lifestyles. Sports Medicine Family Doctors at Florida Center For Orthopaedics perform pain and mobility assessment, treatment plan development, and mobility restoration treatment. Family Sports Medicine is a medical specialty focusing on treating illness and injury in children and adults who participate in physically active lifestyles, occupations, or athletics. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Family Sports Medicine practices include chronic joint and back pain, muscle sprain, nerve damage or dysfunction, hamstring injury, torn ACL, herniated spinal disc, knee injury, and physical injuries occurring as the result of athletics. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Sports Medicine practices include MRI, x-ray, and CT scan imaging, corticosteroid pain injections, prescribing medication, nerve pain block injections, mobility assessment, medical massage, acupuncture, physical therapy rehabilitation, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

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Clinic Pharmacy

A pharmacy in a clinic, emergency room or hospital (outpatient) that dispenses medications to patients for self-administration under the supervision of a pharmacist.

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Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Florida Center For Orthopaedics is an Orthopedic Physical Therapy practice in Orlando, FL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating and rehabilitating injuries of the orthopedic system, which includes muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Orthopedic Physical Therapists at Florida Center For Orthopaedics perform skilled rehabilitation to provide pain relief, improve strength and mobility, as well as increase range of motion. Orthopedic Physical Therapy is the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries in the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Orthopedic Physical Therapy practices include sprains, strains, tendonitis, arthritis, ligament tears, muscle tears, joint/muscle/tendon inflammations, post-fracture injury, joint stiffness, joint pain, rotator cuff tears, and ACL tears. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Orthopedic Physical Therapy practices include pain modulation techniques, manual therapy, joint mobilization, manual muscle stretching, and soft tissue mobilization.

A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science; pathology/pathophysiology, pain science, medical and surgical considerations, orthopaedic physical therapy theory and practice, and critical inquiry for evidence-based practice.

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Physical Therapy

Florida Center For Orthopaedics is a Physical Therapy practice in Orlando, FL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in reducing patient pain and increasing mobility lost due to injury or illness. Physical Therapists at Florida Center For Orthopaedics perform exercise therapy, endurance exercises, and pain and mobility assessments. Physical Therapy is a medical specialty focused on reducing or eliminating patient pain and increasing mobility without surgery or medication. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Physical Therapy practices include loss of mobility due to traumatic or post-operative injury, chronic conditions like arthritis or spinal injury, congenital birth defects, athletic injury, or disorders like multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Physical Therapy practices include mobility and pain assessment, medical massage, physical exercise therapy, endurance training, and acupuncture.

Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs: 1.Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. 2.Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. 3.Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. 4.Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems. 5.Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance. 6.PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices.

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Body Imaging Radiology

Florida Center For Orthopaedics is a Body Imaging Radiology practice in Orlando, FL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in detecting infections and diseases in major organs. Body Imaging Radiologist / Roentgenologists at Florida Center For Orthopaedics perform diagnostic procedures to create images of internal organs. Body Imaging Radiology is the diagnosis of illnesses in the chest, abdomen, and pelvis with radiation imaging. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Body Imaging Radiology practices include kidney stones, tuberculosis, and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Body Imaging Radiology practices include x-ray, MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound.

A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Body Imaging.

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Physical Pain Management Medicine

Florida Center For Orthopaedics is a Physical Pain Management Medicine practice in Orlando, FL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating many different types of pain. Physical Pain Management Doctors at Florida Center For Orthopaedics perform medical diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of physical pain disorders. Physical Pain Management Medicine is a medical specialty that deals with the origins of pain in most parts of the body and reducing or relieving painful symptoms. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Physical Pain Management Medicine practices include neuropathy, arthritis, nerve dysfunction, chronic fatigue syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, endometriosis, spinal and skeletal disorders, migraines and chronic headaches, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis (MS), painful conditions of the back, hip, neck, and knees, and pain related to traumatic injury. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Physical Pain Management Medicine practices include x-ray, CT, and MRI imaging diagnostics, pain medication prescription, surgical recommendation, physical pain assessment, prolotherapy, electrical stimulation, nerve block injections, anti-inflammatory injections, therapeutic joint and spine manipulation, acupuncture, massage therapy, and patient education.

A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry)

Florida Center For Orthopaedics is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) practice in Orlando, FL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Physiatrists at Florida Center For Orthopaedics perform diagnostic imaging, testing, assessment, and treatment of disorders and injuries related to chronic joint pain, spinal injury, athletic injury, congenital birth defect, traumatic injury, and age-related pain conditions. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses related to muscle, joint spine, nerve, bone, and neurological disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) practices include spinal cord injury, pulled and torn muscles, nerve disorders, fibromyalgia, athletic injury, chronic joint and muscle pain, arthritis, and other disorders affecting the body's muscles, joints, and nerves. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) practices include CT, x-ray, and MRI imaging, nerve conduction testing, spinal injections, prolotherapy, nerve and muscle biopsy, acupuncture, fitting of prosthetics and orthotics, impairment assessment, patient and parent education, and ultrasound guided corrective procedures.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.

Physiatrists in Ocoee, Orlando, FL
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
  • Arachnoiditis
  • Arm Pain
  • Arthralgia
  • Back Pain
  • Bechterew's Disease
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Tumor
  • Bulging Disc
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compression Fracture
  • Curvature of the Spine
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Degenerative Spine Conditions
  • Disc Pain
  • Epilepsy
  • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)
  • Herniated Disk
  • Joint Pain
  • Leg Pain
  • Lumbar Disk Disease
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Myelopathy
  • Neck Pain
  • Non-Invasive Scoliosis
  • Paraplegia
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Quadriplegia
  • Rheumatoid Spondylitis
  • Ruptured Disk
  • Sciatica
  • Sciatic Neuritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Slipped Disk
  • Spinal Arthritis
  • Spinal Cord Compression
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Curvature
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Tumors
  • Spine Curvature
  • Spine Deformity
  • Spine Pain
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Subdural Hemorrhage
  • Tetraplegia
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Whiplash Injury
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Treatment
  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
  • Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
  • Arachnoiditis Treatment
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Axial Lumbar Interbody Fusion
  • Back Pain Investigations
  • Back Pain Treatment
  • Back Tendonitis Treatment
  • Brain Aneurysm Treatment
  • Brain Hemorrhage Treatment
  • Brain Mapping
  • Brain Tumor Treatment
  • Bulging Disc Treatment
  • Car Crash Related Injury Treatment
  • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
  • Chiropractic Adjustment
  • Chiropractic Care
  • Complex Spine Surgery
  • Compression Fracture Treatment
  • Cortisone Injection
  • Cortisone Shot
  • Craniotomy
  • Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
  • Disability Evaluations
  • Endovascular Surgery
  • Epilepsy Treatment
  • Facet Joint Block Injections
  • Foraminotomy
  • Hemilaminectomy
  • Herniated Disk Treatment
  • Holistic Treatment for Pinched Nerves
  • Impairment Ratings
  • Injections for Pain Management
  • Intervertebral Disc Excision
  • Joint Injections
  • Joint Pain Treatment
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Laminectomy
  • Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
  • Lower Back Pain Treatment
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Medical-Legal Service
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Minimally Invasive Lateral Interbody Fusion
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Neck Pain Treatment
  • Neck Tendonitis Treatment
  • Nerve Block Injections
  • Nerve Blocks
  • Nerve Block Therapy
  • Nerve Decompression Surgery
  • Non-Invasive Scoliosis Treatment
  • Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Cervical Spine Surgery
  • Peer Review
  • Pelvic Pain Treatment
  • Pinched Nerve Treatment
  • Posterior Cervical Fusion Surgery
  • Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
  • Radiculopathy Treatment
  • Revision Spine Surgery
  • Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion
  • Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injection
  • Sciatica Treatment
  • Scoliosis Treatment
  • Second Opinion
  • Selective Epidural Injections
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Soft Tissue Injections
  • Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
  • Spinal Decompression
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Stenosis Treatment
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Spine Care
  • Spine Deformity Correction
  • Spine Tumor Treatment
  • Spondylolisthesis Treatment
  • Thoracic Fusion
  • Thoracic Laminectomy
  • Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment
  • Vertebrae Back Removal Surgery
  • Vertebral Arch Lamina Removal Surgery
  • Vertebral Lamina Removal Surgery
  • Vertebra Reconstructive Surgery
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Whiplash Injury Treatment

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