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Common Pickleball Injuries and How To Avoid Them

Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Played on a smaller court, it requires quick lateral movements, pivoting, jumping, and repetitive arm motions. It’s essential to understand the physical demands of the game...

July 28, 2023

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Telemedicine Appointments Now Available

Wherever an orthopaedic injury may occur, orthopaedic telemedicine appointments are now available to connect you to one of our Orthopaedic specialists at South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is the first and the only...

March 26, 2020

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Total Shoulder Replacement Restores Use of Patient’s Arm

Since her total shoulder replacement surgery with William E. Carlson, MD, FAAOS, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Nancy’s quality of life has been transformed. “I can reach the second or third shelf of my...

August 15, 2019

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We are Now the Official Florida Orthopaedic Physicians of the New York Mets

We are proud to announce that we have partnered with the New York / St. Lucie Mets as the Official Florida Orthopaedic Physicians of the 2019 spring training and minor league season. “Our entire team is incredibly excited to serve...

February 21, 2019

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Tennis Injury Prevention Tips

Before you grab your racquet and hit the court, remember that proper warm-ups are essential for maintaining muscular integrity and joint health, not to mention avoiding muscle cramps, strains, and post-match soreness and stiffness. Warm up tip #1: Cardiovascular Activity...

November 13, 2018

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Tradition Location Now Open

We are excited to announce the opening of our newest location in the heart of St. Lucie county’s Tradition community at 9401 SW Discovery Way, Port St Lucie, FL 34987. The brand new, 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art building offers regularly scheduled appointments...

June 27, 2018

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Welcome Dr. Blackburn, Our Newest Physician

We are pleased to announce the addition of Alan R. Blackburn, II, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in hand and upper extremity treatment. “I am honored and humbled to join the excellent team at South Florida Orthopaedics &...

September 6, 2017

Shoulder & Elbow

What is Tennis Elbow?

Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a common term for a painful condition due to overuse of the elbow. Because of strenuous overworked muscles and tendons, pain regularly occurs in the forearm, elbow and wrist joints. Most cases of tennis...

November 5, 2015

Shoulder & Elbow

Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Don’t Shrug It Off

Are you one of the 16 million Americans with shoulder pain and function loss because of arthritis? Are you thinking about total shoulder replacement surgery, but fear it’s too costly or risky? A new study from Johns Hopkins University shows that...

November 5, 2015

Category: Shoulder & Elbow

Common Pickleball Injuries and How To Avoid Them

Telemedicine Appointments Now Available

Total Shoulder Replacement Restores Use of Patient’s Arm

We are Now the Official Florida Orthopaedic Physicians of the New York Mets

Tennis Injury Prevention Tips

Tradition Location Now Open

Welcome Dr. Blackburn, Our Newest Physician

What is Tennis Elbow?

Shoulder Replacement Surgery: Don’t Shrug It Off

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