Orthopaedic Surgery deals with injury of the musculoskeletal system. All of our surgeons are specialists in Orthopaedic Surgery and have either been certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery or are Board Eligible. They are all licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida and currently meet all the Continuing Medical Education requirements of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Florida Medical Association.
Each of our doctors has developed particular expertise and experience in several highly specialized areas of Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. These include: Sports Medicine; Joint Replacement; Spine Surgery; Cartilage Restoration; Shoulder Surgery; Hand and Lower Extremities; Disability Evaluation.
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With the use of an arthroscope, inserted through a small incision, it is possible to examine the inside of joints. This allows diagnostic and surgical treatments to be performed quickly and accurately, under general, regional or local anesthesia, usually as an outpatient. This technique, originally developed for the knee, is also extended to other joints such as the shoulder, ankle, elbow, etc. If appropriate in your particular case, arthroscopic surgery affords you more comfortable treatment and quicker recovery.
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Sports medicine is a broadly used designation for injuries sustained by individuals of all ages and participation levels during athletics pursuits. All the physicians in the group routinely treat sports-related injuries. Drs. Davidson and Simonich, in particular, specialize in treatment of athletic related injuries and problems of the shoulder and knee. Each completed a fully accredited 1-year fellowship in Sports Medicine focusing on rehabilitative and reconstructive treatment for these injuries. Since physical therapy and conditioning play a vital role in recovery after injury, Drs. Davidson and Simonich work closely with certified athletic trainers and physical therapists on each patient’s case.
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Introduced originally in the late 1950’s, joint replacement surgery has become a reliable treatment for arthritis of the hip, knee and shoulder. If a joint replacement that was done many years ago should wear out, it can now be redone utilizing the newest technology, ensuring long lasting relief of discomfort and restoration of function. Dr. Warren completed a Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Total Joint Replacement and specializes in this area. He works with physical therapists to encourage maximum motion and early return to activity. For most patients, full weight bearing begins on the first or second day after surgery.
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The Cartilage Restoration Program aims to restore damaged cartilage using biological means. This entails using cartilage repair transplantation and joint reconstruction. Tampa Bay Orthopaedic Specialists is proud to have one of very few centers designated to cartilage restoration in the world. Activities of the program include clinical care, as well as teaching and research.
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Drs. Davidson and Simonich have special training and experience in shoulder surgery. Shoulder problems occur in patients of all ages. They treat more than one thousand patients each year for shoulder problems. Dr. Davidson conducts research on shoulder related problems and teaches orthopaedic surgeons, from around the world, shoulder surgical techniques.
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While most patients with back problems can be treated successfully with nonoperative methods, such as physical therapy, medication and activity restrictions, there will be some patients for whom spine surgery is indicated. Dr Sharf, who completed a Fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Florida Spine Institute, is an expert in this area and will consult with patients concerning their best course of treatment.
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Defects in the skeleton can be bridged and repaired through the use of both artificial devices and a patient’s own natural bone and tissue. This applies to nonhealed fractures, bone tumors and infections. The goal is to promptly restore structure and function to an ailing limb.
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As a result of specialized training courses and subsequent refinements, all the surgeons provide the most up to date care of fractures. This specialized treatment allows for more accurate bone realignment, a faster healing process, and, in many cases, the elimination of casts, which should also help to reduce atrophy and muscle stiffness.
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ndoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery is just one of many procedures performed by the surgeons in the intricate interrelationships between muscle, tissue, tendons and nerves that provide the hand its function. This knowledge combined with mastery of the complex surgical procedure, gives patients an opportunity for improved function and mobility and much greater prospects for recovery.
Minimally invasive spine surgery is performed using an endoscope and a computer assisted image guidance system. The endoscope is a thin tube which is connected to a tiny video camera, cable and light source .High-quality images are illuminated and magnified on a video monitor allowing the surgeon to operate without having to make a large incision.
Benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery are less pain and scarring, less anesthesia and hospital stays are dramatically shorter. Many patients are able to go home the same day after minimally invasive spine surgery.
