Dr. James Watt Recruiting Patients for Paid Carpal Tunnel Study
Dr. James Watt, a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity specialist, is one of a few surgeons involved in a nationwide carpal tunnel study. He believes it is going to change the way carpal tunnel syndrome is being treated across the world. Orthopaedic Associates is actively looking for participants to be involved in the clinical study. […]
Same-Day Appointments Now Available at Orthopaedic Associates
Orthopaedic Associates — the region’s most preferred orthopaedic practice — recognizes that injuries occur when patients least expect them. For this reason, they offer same-day appointments to treat patients’ unexpected orthopaedic injuries and conditions. Patients in need of same-day care can call 850-863-2153 before 2 p.m. to schedule an appointment at the practice’s locations in […]
Orthopaedic Associates Taking Part in U.S. Clinical Study on Carpal Tunnel Treatment With Ultrasound Guidance
Orthopaedic Associates has enrolled its first patient in the Trial of Ultrasound Guided Carpal Tunnel Release (CTR) Versus Traditional Open Release (TUTOR) — the first multicenter randomized controlled trial in the United States to compare the efficacy and safety of traditional mini-open carpal tunnel release (mOCTR) and carpal tunnel release using the FDA-cleared UltraGuideCTR and […]
Orthopaedic Associates’ Dr. James Watt Offering UltraGuideCTR for Carpal Tunnel Release
Orthopaedic Associates — the region’s most preferred orthopaedic practice — is the first in the region to offer carpal tunnel release using the UltraGuideCTR device with ultrasound guidance. UltraGuideCTR is designed to provide a rapid recovery for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. In 2021, fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity specialist Dr. James Watt was the […]
Orthopaedic Associates to Host Ribbon-Cutting in Crestview Jan. 14
Orthopaedic Associates has fully instated their full-time clinic in Crestview at 5300 S. Ferdon Blvd. Orthopaedic Associates and the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce will host the ribbon-cutting ceremony as well as the After Hours event to follow in celebration on Thursday, Jan. 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in learning about the offerings […]
Cycling Safety Guide From a Sports Medicine Expert at Orthopaedic Associates
Seeking out a safe option for exercise during COVID-19, many community members throughout the region have taken to cycling and mountain biking. As a fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon, Dr. Mark Tenholder of Orthopaedic Associates supports this trend for better community health, and he also wants to offer safety tips for cyclists of all levels and ages to […]
Advanced, Experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon Joins Orthopaedic Associates
Specialty-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon David J. Dean, D.O., has joined Orthopaedic Associates as of Oct. 1. Dr. Dean joins the practice with over a decade of experience providing scores of patients with highly specialized total joint care, orthopaedic injury treatment and adult and pediatric fracture care. Dr. Dean is available to see patients primarily at the […]
Orthopaedic Associates Advises on Sports Safety for Fall Student-Athletes
As local school districts and athletic authorities prepare to resume practices and reopen schools after COVID-19 closures, the specialty-trained sports medicine doctors at Orthopaedic Associates offer injury prevention guidance for area student-athletes going into the fall season. Parents and guardians in search of specialized bone, joint and muscle care for their athletes are encouraged to call 850-863-2153 […]
Orthopaedic Associates’ New Crestview Location Now Open
The specialty-trained doctors of Orthopaedic Associates are now seeing patients at their state-of-the-art facility in Crestview as of July 20. Located at 5300 S. Ferdon Blvd., the practice’s new location offers residents of Crestview and the surrounding communities safe, high-level bone, joint and muscle care in addition to on-site physical therapy and advanced imaging diagnostics. […]
Sciatica: Signs & Solutions
Sciatica is the result of a protruding or herniated disc in your spine. The out-of-place disc puts pressure on the nerves in your lower spine, resulting in mild to severe pain in the lower extremity. Typically, sciatica occurs in individuals ages 30 to 50. The wear and tear of aging as well as any abrupt […]
What You Need to Know About Whiplash
Whiplash is a neck strain injury often associated with car accidents, but it can also occur in contact sports, such as football. The impact or blow causes the head to quickly jerk forward or backward, resulting in stretched or torn muscles and tendons in the neck. Symptoms include pain and stiffness when moving your head, […]
What You Need to Know About Spinal Stenosis
Due to the wear-and-tear effects of aging, our spines can change over the years. One of these changes that can occur is the narrowing of the spinal canal, which is a condition referred to as spinal stenosis. This results in pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves traveling down the spine. Common symptoms associated […]