Orthopedics
Recognized leaders in Brevard County
Regular exercise, weight management and proper lifting techniques will help keep it in good shape for years to come.
Understand the causes, types and conditions affecting you.
When should you treat a sports injury yourself, and when should you stop playing until you see a physician? Here are a few sports injuries that you should know about.
Our team of physicians has made Wuesthoff Health System one of the best hospitals for knee and hip replacement in the state. Not only that, our highly-trained orthopedic surgeons also serve as team physicians supporting many athletic groups in Central Florida.
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Dinosaurs May Have Suffered From Arthritis
A crooked jaw on a giant Pliosaurus looks a lot like human arthritis, researchers say
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Arthritis in Children Linked to Infections
Limiting steroids when possible may help to lower infection risk, researchers say
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Anxiety, Depression Often Go Hand-in-Hand With Arthritis
Mental health screening, treatment could improve quality of life for these patients, report suggests
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College Athletes in Low-Contact Sports Have More Overuse Injuries
Study found women who play field hockey, soccer, volleyball, softball at most risk
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Gastro Woes Often Strike Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Complications can include ulcers, bleeding, study finds
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Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis Early and Aggressively: Guidelines
Intensive treatment from outset can help preserve quality of life, rheumatologists' group says
Why do I have joint pain? This article discusses different medical conditions that can cause joint pain.
Is it broken or just sprained? This article describes the difference in types of orthopedic injuries.
Ice or heat? This article gives general first aid tips for minor injuries.
How serious is it? This article provides general guidelines for seeking medical care for sports injuries.
What are the different types of pain? This article describes chronic vs. acute pain and various treatment options.
Has arthritis slowed you down? This article provides information regarding daily and long-term management of the disease.
As Brevard’s first MAKOplasty patient, Kevin was positively back to his active lifestyle in no time
Several months ago, Kevin wasn’t sure if he would be able to continue walking his postal route. Today, thanks to the efforts of Dr. Anthony Ware and a new minimally invasive partial knee procedure, he’s back to filling mailboxes and an active lifestyle. The procedure, known as MAKOplasty®, is only offered at Wuesthoff, and Kevin is proud to be the first patient for the procedure and experience its benefits of a shorter hospital stay, quicker recovery and a smaller incision as compared to a traditional, total knee replacement.
“My plan has always been to remain active as long as my body holds up. A full knee replacement wasn’t all that appealing to me, so I started looking for other alternatives.”
--Kevin Baker (patient of Anthony Ware, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon)
Orthopedics focuses on conditions and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. Wuesthoff Health System's orthopedic specialists handle everything from a torn muscle or broken bone to total joint replacement and minimally invasive surgery. Wuesthoff Health System offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care in an environment where patients come first.
