Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints and ligaments.

At UF Health, we specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries and conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. Our orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians are trained in the latest surgical techniques and treatments, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and equipment to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients. We offer one of Florida's most established orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine programs for comprehensive muscle, bone and joint care through our network of care facilities in Gainesville, Central Florida, Ocala and Deltona.

We understand that injuries and conditions related to the musculoskeletal system can be painful and disruptive to daily life. That's why we strive to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to all of our patients, no matter the severity of their condition.

Specialties, conditions and treatments

Our orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine services cover a wide range of specialties, including:

• Arthroscopic surgery for shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle
• Athletic Training
• Foot and ankle surgery
• Hand surgery
• Joint replacement surgery for knees, hips, and shoulders
• Orthopaedic oncology
• Orthopaedic trauma care
• Pediatric orthopaedic surgery
• Shoulder and upper extremity surgery
• Spine Surgery
• Sports medicine care, including diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries
• Walk-in Orthopaedic Care at UF Health Orthocare

Why choose UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine?

Our UF Health physicians provide the full spectrum of orthopaedic care, from treating young children with life-threatening bone cancer to high-performance athletes to senior citizens with hip or knee pain. We treat more than 100,000 patients and our orthopaedic surgeons perform more than 10,000 surgeries per year. We put our patients at the center of our care, and strive to treat the whole person, not just the problem.

When choosing UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine our patients experience the difference of:

• Access to the latest research and techniques
• Advanced therapies
• Expert care teams
• Individualized, tailored care plans
• The latest in robotic-assisted surgical offerings such as the Mako Robot and the CORI Surgical System

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