Meet South Florida’s Orthopedic & Spine Specialists
Comprehensive Orthopedic Care at Florida OrthoCare
Florida OrthoCare specializes in providing top-tier orthopedic services tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our team of highly trained specialists offers expertise across a wide range of orthopedic disciplines, including general orthopedics, hand surgery, and sports medicine. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition, recovering from an injury, or seeking preventative care to enhance your mobility, our dedicated professionals are here to deliver personalized, effective treatment options.
Cutting Edge Florida Orthopedic Care
From regenerative injection therapy to relieve pain and inflammation, to advanced surgical procedures and rehabilitation programs, Florida OrthoCare combines state-of-the-art techniques with compassionate care. Our comprehensive approach ensures that patients receive the best possible outcomes, enabling them to return to their active lifestyles with confidence. At Florida OrthoCare, we are committed to helping you move better, recover faster, and live pain-free.
Robert Simon, M.D.
Louis Starace, MS, M.D.
John F. Morrison, M.D.
How We Can Help You?
An Overview of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgery is a branch of medicine that focuses on treating injuries and diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Orthopedic surgeries can help to restore an individual’s mobility, relieve pain and improve function after an injury or illness. Common orthopedic procedures include joint replacements, fractures repairs and spinal fusion surgeries. Orthopedic surgeons use complex instruments such as drills and saws to perform operations on the affected area. During surgery, anesthesia plays a vital role in protecting the patient from pain during the procedure. After surgery, physical therapy plays an important role …
Pediatric Orthopaedic Consultation for Concerning Leg Growth What is a Leg Length Discrepancy? Typically occurring in childhood, a leg length discrepancy is an orthopedic condition in which one leg grows a different length than the other. The severity and causes of this condition vary greatly and can often be connected to other orthopedic conditions. One important way of classifying leg length discrepancy is true leg length discrepancy and functional leg length discrepancy. In cases of functional leg length discrepancy, the legs are actually even in length but some other condition is causing the appearance of unevenness. With true leg length …
A Better Understanding of Cartilage Tears and Treatment Options at Florida OrthoCare A cartilage is a vital protective and connective tissue, present in the joints, ribs, spine across the body. Cartilages provide stability, cushioning, and lubrication in the joints of the body. Damage to the cartilage can result in restricted motion, recurring pain, and infections. Cartilage tears and injuries in elderly people is often due to the cumulative wear and tear the cartilage has experienced in the lifetime. In younger, more active people, however cartilage damage is often a result of physical exertion due to sports, or accidents. Diagnosing a Cartilage …