Medical science, new technologies and the latest advances in healing therapies, exercise and nutrition can help you lead a longer, healthier, more comfortable life. Read up on the latest discoveries in pain relief and visit our Joint Interests blog and helpful links below for practical information on living better. This section is updated frequently, so we recommend bookmarking it and visiting it often!
Joint Interests Blog
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.
Helpful links
The official site of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. It is an educational and informational site regarding the subject.
A personalized and authoritative site on medicine and healthcare information.
https://www.verywell.com/orthopedics-4014679
An extremely informative site regarding the surgical procedures, rehabilitation and prevention surrounding orthopedic injuries.
The official site of the Arthritis Foundation, containing information on late-breaking prevention and medications for this painful affliction.
Central Florida Health Alliance, The Villages Regional Hospital, and Leesburg Regional Medical Center Web site.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners website that serves as resource for nurse practitioners, their patients and other healthcare consumers to promote excellence in practice, education and research.