Orthopedics

When hips, knees, shoulders and spines sustain disabling injuries or wear out over time, Sarasota Memorial’s Total Joint Center offers the latest surgical and nonsurgical treatments to repair and rebuild the body’s intricate joints. The SMH team of Orthopedic Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Orthopedic Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Pain Management Specialists, Case Managers and Care Navigators work together seamlessly to ensure the best surgical outcomes and rehabilitation. Superior patient outcomes and quality rankings consistently place Sarasota Memorial among America’s best hospitals.

The surgeons are recognized nationally for their expertise in joint replacements, complex joint revisions, and minimally invasive surgeries for hips, knees, spines, shoulders and other joints.

Funding from Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation has provided:

• The Jackson Spinal Table, a new surgical table that provides greater comfort for patients undergoing spinal surgery. This table was made available through a generous grant from The Harry Sudakoff Foundation.
• New Orthopedic Certifications.
• Continuing education including the Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.