FLORIDA MUSCULOSKELETAL INSTITUTE

It's Never Too Late To Feel Great!

Welcome to Florida Musculoskeletal Institute

The caring, board certified and fellowship trained doctors of FMI are dedicated to treating joint, muscle and bone pain anywhere it strikes. Even though we are a team of renowned surgeons, the majority of our treatments don't involve surgery. When surgery is warranted, it's good to know that we perform the latest proven procedures such as total joint replacement including the anterior approach hip, joint repair and modification, arthroscopy and many more. FMI's orthopaedic surgeons are among the few designated to perform total joint replacement surgeries at The Villages Regional Hospital. It feels good to know that you're in the qualified hands of a local doctor with local affiliations.

Whether your condition is new or chronic, FMI utilizes safe, proven treatments - never questionable trends - to help you overcome pain and get back to a healthier, happier life.

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COMPREHENSIVE ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES

Our experienced doctors and staff utilize the most advanced technology to provide an exceptionally effective and harmonious interdisciplinary approach to orthopaedic care.

You can rely on Florida Musculoskeletal Institute to continue to be at the leading edge of quality orthopaedic medicine in Lake, Sumter and Marion Counties, both now and through the future. At FMI, we don’t measure our success by the number of patients we treat, but by the number whose lives we improve.

Total Joint Replacement

Knee Replacement

Hip Replacement

Shoulder Surgery & Replacement

Arthroscopy

Sports Medicine

Trauma & Fracture Management

regenerative medicine

Podiatry

Evaluations For Acute and
Chronic Back Pain

Occupational Medicine

AN Orthopaedic Team Dedicated
To Your Health

The doctors and support staff of FMI are exceptionally experienced in helping patients overcome pain-causing injuries, diseases and syndromes, and returning to more comfortable and active lives.
To read their bios, please click the images below.

carl ollivierre, MD, FACS

john cowin, MD

Karsten Weber, DPM, Facfas

PATIENT CENTER

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Joint Interests

Our Joint Interests blog is an interactive well of information on the latest ways the medical community is working to combat muscle and joint pain and dysfunction, as well as practices you can apply at home to promote relief.

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NuCel – Stem Cell Treatment for Injury & Pain, Available Now at FMI

Stem cells can be used to treat soft tissue maladies, including osteoarthritis, tendonitis and collagen damage and deterioration.

Stem Cell Therapy – A Revolution in the Treatment of Orthopaedic Conditions

People seeking a revolutionary, all-natural and proven-safe and -effective treatment for injury and chronic pain conditions can benefit from stem cell treatment now.

Recipe for Wellness

Simple changes make a big difference—take care of yourself and your family by adding fruit and vegetables your daily routine.

Tips for a Safe Return to Activity After Surgery

If you’re facing or you’ve recently gone through surgery, you’re likely wondering when you will be able to return to active pursuits without risking re-injury or introducing a chronic problem area.

Preventing Falls

Although the risk of injury-causing accidents increases as we age, you don’t have to let the fear of falling rule your life.

Dr. Cowin Changes His Status From Surgeon to Full-Time Office Doctor

After 42 years and thousands of surgeries, our Dr. John Cowin has decided to leave the middle-of-the-night calls and ER duties to his fellow FMI surgeons, and spend more office time with patients and off-time enjoying family, friends and a full night’s sleep.

Partial Knee Replacement – Is It Right For You?

Many people have heard of partial knee replacement, also known as unicompartmental knee replacement, but what’s the difference between it and total knee replacement, and who’s a candidate?

With Hip Replacement, Sometimes the Best Approach is Head-on

FMI was the first local provider qualified to offer the anterior approach hip replacement, and, while other practices have followed our lead, our surgeons have uncommonly extensive training and hands-on experience with this revolutionary procedure.

PRP – A Revolutionary Way to Help the Body Heal Itself

PRP treatment is quick, safe, minimally invasive and cost-effective, making it an exciting advance in the treatment of soft tissue injury and certain chronic pain conditions.

Healthy Bones at Every Age

It’s never too late to start protecting your bones. Bone strength loss can lead to osteoporosis, resulting in fragile bones that are more prone to breaking. In older adults, this disorder can lead to wrist, spine, and hip fractures that limit independence and mobility.

“I had my first hip replacement in 2005. I spent a week in the hospital and another week in a rehab facility. When I needed the other hip replaced, I called FMI and met with Dr. Ollivierre. He told me about anterior hip replacement and how it involves a lot less recovery time. After this hip replacement, I was home in four days and bounced back three times faster. Now I can tend to my orchid garden without a walker and without pain. I’m back 100 percent!”

— Diane Washburn - Hip Replacement

“Anterior approach is a genuine breakthrough in hip replacement surgery. It requires far less hospital and recovery time. And, like Diane, most people needing hip surgery are eligible.”

— Dr. Carl Ollivierre