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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 Sarasota, Florida

Whether you’re having ongoing back pain or recovering from a bone fracture, our orthopedic specialists take time to understand your needs and personalize your treatment.

We know how bone and joint pain can make everyday activities a challenge. At HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, our orthopedic team is dedicated to providing you with advanced treatment that relieves your symptoms and allows you to get back to the activities you enjoy.

Are your bones and joints healthy?

When something is wrong with your bones or joints, it can be painful and debilitating. We offer you a bone and joint health risk assessment to help you get started on a path to recovery and wellness.

When something is wrong with your bones or joints, it can be painful and debilitating. We offer you a bone and joint health risk assessment to help you get started on a path to recovery and wellness.

Complete bone, joint and spine care

Our orthopedic specialist are joined by a team of experienced nursing professionals, rehabilitative therapists, pain experts, dietitians and other healthcare professionals. We provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to your treatment and care.

Orthopedic surgery

Orthopedic surgeries we offer include:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment
  • Shoulder replacement
  • Total and partial hip replacement
  • Total and partial knee replacement
  • Back and spine surgery

Spine surgery

Our spine doctors and surgeons offer advanced surgical procedures, including:

  • Cervical surgery: typically performed on an elective basis to treat nerve/spinal cord issues or spinal instability
  • Discectomy: removes abnormal disc material that presses on a nerve root or the spinal cord causing pain or weakness
  • Laminectomy: enlarges the spinal canal to relieve pressure on the spinal cord
  • Kyphoplasty: minimally invasive surgery that treats spinal compression fractures, usually caused by osteoporosis

We also offer minimally invasive robotic surgery for some spine conditions. This option offers reduced postoperative pain and scarring and a shorter recovery time.

Excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery

We are recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield for providing evidence-based care in knee and hip replacement surgery and spine surgery. We have also been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 best hospitals for orthopedic and spine surgery. These recognitions reflect our commitment to providing high-quality orthopedic surgical care.

Before your orthopedic surgery

We are committed to helping you feel at ease before your procedure. To achieve this, we offer a preoperative education class before your upcoming surgery. This class will prepare you and your family or support person for surgery and recovery. The class is held every Wednesday morning at 9:30am.

For more information or to register for our preoperative education class, call (941) 342-3381.

Transport, lodging and convenience (TLC) program

If you are concerned about the early morning drive the day of your surgery, our TLC program provides a convenient alternative.

The TLC program offers:

  • Check-in the night before your surgery
  • Dinner the evening before surgery
  • Private room before and after surgery
  • Round-trip transportation within the Greater Sarasota area

To check on availability and pricing or to register, please call (941) 342-3360.

Orthopedic rehabilitation

Our physical therapy and rehabilitation team works with your physician to evaluate your needs after orthopedic or spine surgery. They customize a plan to restore your function and mobility and help you regain strength. If you need continued rehabilitation, we have a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation center.

Orthopedic Room Tour

Here's a quick tour of our rooms and more on what makes our hospital the best choice for your orthopedic and spine care.
Connie Kaufmann, RN

Orthopedic and Spine Pre-Op Class

If you are having an orthopedic or spine procedure at Sarasota Doctors Hospital, this class offers an in-depth look at what you can expect before, during and after your time at the hospital.
Pre-Surgery Class

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