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Orthopedic care

Orthopedic doctors, called orthopedists, take care of bones and joints. This includes knee pain, total joint replacement, issues that impact your spine and more. You might need to see an orthopedist if you have arthritis or osteoporosis, or if you've had a recent sprain, strain or broken bone.

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Orthopedic care in Okeechobee, Florida

From diagnostic imaging to custom treatment plans, we will walk alongside you and help you return to an active, pain-free life.

When you experience joint pain or an orthopedic injury, you can count on our board-certified orthopedic specialists to provide personalized care. At HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, we use advanced technology and minimally invasive procedures to treat conditions involving the bones and joints.

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Learn more about how your knee and hip health may be affecting your quality of life.

Learn more about how your knee and hip health may be affecting your quality of life.

Orthopedic conditions we treat

Orthopedic conditions we treat include: 

  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
  • Bone and joint fractures
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Degenerative bone disease
  • Foot and ankle injuries
  • Sports-related injuries
  • Work-related injuries

Orthopedic services we offer

We offer a wide range of orthopedic services, ensuring you receive the type of care that is right for you.

Orthopedic diagnostics

The first step in effectively treating your orthopedic condition is getting an accurate diagnosis. Our orthopedic doctors work with our imaging team to determine what is causing your symptoms.

Orthopedic treatments

We offer a full spectrum of orthopedic treatments, including minimally invasive procedures, which offer shorter recovery times.

  • Arthroscopic joint repair
  • Closed or open reduction of fractures
  • Joint replacement surgery for the ankle, hip, knee and shoulder
  • Release of carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Pediatric arm and wrist fracture repair
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Custom knee replacement

We offer knee replacements customized for your knee. Our orthopedic surgeons use advanced technology which converts a CT scan of your knee to a 3D model. That model is used to design a knee implant for your unique anatomy. These implants follow the shape and contour of your knee to maintain your natural joint lines and increase stability.

Orthopedic rehabilitation

Through orthopedic rehabilitation, we help you regain strength and restore mobility after an orthopedic surgery or injury. Our hospital provides inpatient and outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services from therapists highly trained to rehabilitate patients with orthopedic conditions. They work with you to develop a rehabilitative care plan, which is tailored to your unique needs, to help you heal as quickly and safely as possible.

Dr. Benjamin Epstein Discusses Hip Surgery Recovery Time

Dr. Epstein, an Orthopedic Surgeon at Raulerson Hospital, explains the factors that determine recovery times for hip replacement surgery.

Dr. Benjamin Epstein.

Orthopedic Care Classes & Events


On-Demand Weight Loss Surgery Seminar 
 March 31, 2023
 11:59 - 11:59pm
 HCA Florida North Florida Hospital - Online Class
A free bariatric seminar is one of the first steps on the road to having surgery. This on demand seminar will offer a thorough overview of our program, the process, treatment options including endoscopic and surgical procedures, as well as what...

On-Demand Weight Loss Surgery Seminar 
 March 31, 2023
 11:59 - 11:59pm
 HCA Florida North Florida Hospital - Online Class
A free bariatric seminar is one of the first steps on the road to having surgery. This on demand seminar will offer a thorough overview of our program, the process, treatment options including endoscopic and surgical procedures, as well as what...

Quit Tobacco with Group Quit 
 March 31, 2023
 11:59 - 11:59pm
 HCA Florida Mercy Hospital - Bayside Atlantic Conference Room
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Area Health Education Center, will be offering Group Quit, free expert-led sessions to help participants quit all forms of tobacco. The classes will be held in Spanish and English,...

Virtual Maternity Unit Tour of NFH in Gainesville FL 
 April 1 - April 30, 2023
 6:00 - 11:59pm
 HCA Florida North Florida Hospital - Online Class
Virtual Maternity Unit Tour of NFH in Gainesville FL- This pre-recorded guided tour of our family-centered maternity unit shares our state-of-the-art maternity facility with you and one other support person. Your tour will begin on the ground...

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