FLORIDA MUSCULOSKELETAL INSTITUTE
It's Never Too Late To Feel Great!
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.
Stem cells can be used to treat soft tissue maladies, including osteoarthritis, tendonitis and collagen damage and deterioration.
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.
Simple changes make a big difference—take care of yourself and your family by adding fruit and vegetables your daily routine.
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.
Although the risk of injury-causing accidents increases as we age, you don’t have to let the fear of falling rule your life.
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.
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?
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 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.
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.