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Here are a few frequently asked questions about orthopaedic medicine and our office that you may find helpful:
How do I schedule an appointment?
What are your hours of operation?
What should I bring to my appointment?
What insurances do you accept? What kinds of injuries or disorders do orthopaedic surgeons treat? What kind of training does an orthopaedic surgeon have? What does Fellowship Trained mean? Is there more than one kind of joint?
How do I schedule an appointment? To schedule an appointment please call our office at 772.335.4770 What are you hours of operation? Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Florida Orthopaedic Specialists is located at: Click here for directions to our office
What should I bring to my appointment You will be asked to fill out medical history forms. If you wish, you can click here to download the patient forms, complete at home and bring it to your appointment.
What insurances do you accept? We accept most major insurance plans. Please contact our office prior to you appointment to determine if we accept you particular insurance provider. Orthopaedics is a medical specialty that focuses on injuries and conditions involving the musculoskeletal system, which are the parts of the body that allow you to move and be active, including your bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. What kinds of injuries or disorders do orthopaedic surgeons treat? Orthopaedic surgery is a very broad specialty, providing treatment for a wide variety of diseases and conditions, including:
What kinds of injuries or disorders do orthopaedic surgeons treat? Many musculoskeletal conditions are treated without surgery by using medication, exercise and other rehabilitative or alternative therapies. Orthopaedic surgeons are skilled at using both surgical and non-surgical treatments. What kind of training does an orthopaedic surgeon have? Orthopaedic surgeons are medical doctors with extensive training in the proper diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Orthopaedic surgeons complete up to 14 years of formal education as follows:
After establishing a licensed practice, Orthopaedic surgeons can earn board certification by meeting educational, evaluation, and examination requirements of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. All of the physicians at Florida Orthopaedic Specialists are Board Certified and Fellowship trained. A board-certified physician is one that has successfully completed an educational program and evaluation process approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties, including an examination designed to assess the knowledge, skills and experience required to provide quality patient care in a specific specialty. What does Fellowship Trained mean? Fellowship training is an elective process of additional specialty training that a physician can choose after completing their 3-5 year residency. Subspecialty training may last an additional 1-4 years. Usually the focus of subspecialty training is fairly narrow and allows the physician to obtain knowledge and skills needed to perform additional procedures or focus on treating patients with a particular type of problem. Most subspecialties have additional board exams at the end of their training qualifying the physician to be a board certified subspecialist. Sports medicine physicians have specialized training in the field in medicine that deals with sport or exercise-related injuries. Their primary focus is on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries that occur during sports and other physical activity. A sports medicine physician receives special training during a fellowship program in sports medicine after finishing a residency program in another specialty, such as primary care or orthopedic surgery. A joint is the junction of two or more bones (an articulating hinge), whether movable or not. Examples include the knee joints, the shoulder or elbow joints, and the hip joints. Yes, there are three types of joints found in your body. Fibrous joints allow minimal movement. The best example of this type of joint is the bones of the skull. Cartilaginous joints, also known as disc joints, are found between the vertebrae of the spine. Synovial joints comprise what we normally think of as joints. They are found in the upper and lower extremities. The joining ends of bone are covered by cartilage, which is contained in a tissue capsule. The inner lining of the capsule has a synovial membrane made up of cells that produce a fluid that lubricates the joint. |
