Exceptional care from non-operative general orthopedic physicians
Treatments from primary sports medicine physicians, chiropractors and rehabilitation medicine physicians
Whether it is your shoulder and elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, or foot and ankle that is giving you pain, the Florida Orthopaedic Institute’s general orthopedics care team uses their expertise to restore your health and maximize your musculoskeletal health.
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Learn more about
General orthopedics care team
Non-operative physicians
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Common general orthopedics conditions
General orthopedic specialists can address chronic pain, rheumatic diseases, musculoskeletal injuries, arthritis and other conditions, including the following:
- Abnormalities of the Fingers & Toes
- Elbow Pain
- Foot & Ankle Pain
- Hip Pain
- Knee Pain
- Neck & Back Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Simple Fractures & Dislocations
- Shoulder Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Tendon Injuries, Pulled Muscles, Bursitis & Torn Cartilage
- Torn Ligaments, Sprains & Strains
- Work-Related Injuries
“I am getting back to an active lifestyle. I was not able to stand, not even on my good leg. And now I’m able to do all of that. I just feel great.” FOI Patient | Ski Injury Successful Repair