Orthopaedic Associates Providing Care Through Telemedicine
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while providing essential orthopaedic care services, Orthopaedic Associates is now offering telemedicine to their patients. Telemedicine allows patients to visit with one of the practice’s specialty-trained providers remotely from the comfort of their work or home using video conference and telecommunications technology, such as a smartphone, tablet, computer […]
Patient Notice:
In order to minimize the risk of exposure to our staff and patients, Orthopaedic Associates is asking patients who have traveled to any of the areas affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus) or who have come in contact with individuals who have recently arrived from these areas to call our office to reschedule your appointment. The CDC […]
Spine Surgery Classes to Continue in 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
Starting January 6, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast will be offering preoperative spine surgery classes every other Monday, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Each class will take place in the conference room on the second floor of their Family Birth Place, which is located next door to the hospital. Classes are scheduled to […]
New Fellowship-Trained Spine Surgeon Joins Orthopaedic Associates
Brandon Cook, M.D., a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, joined Orthopaedic Associates on Aug. 1. Patients in need of specialized back, neck and spine care are encouraged to call 850-863-2153 to schedule an appointment at the one of the practice’s locations in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, or Crestview. Having completed extensive clinical and surgical training to offer […]
New Fellowship-Trained Joint Replacement and Revision Surgeon Joins Orthopaedic Associates
T. Jacob Seales, M.D., fellowship-trained joint replacement and revision surgeon, joined Orthopaedic Associates on September 4. Patients in need of specialized joint care are encouraged to call 850-863-2153 to schedule an appointment at one of the practice’s locations in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, or Crestview. As a fellowship-trained joint replacement and revision surgeon, Dr. Seales’ […]
Dr. Mark Tenholder Robotic Joint Replacement Procedures
We are proud to perform surgeries at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center! FWBMC has invested more than $3 million to acquire three robotic surgical tools, one of which is the Stryker Mako SmartRobotics™ robotic arm used to assist with hip and knee replacement procedures. Our very own Dr. Mark Tenholder, who performed the first robotic […]
School Board Sports Medicine Decision
As the orthopaedic providers in the region, the doctors and staff at Orthopaedic Associates have proudly provided orthopaedic care for our athletic community and their fans since 1988. As members of this community, where we live and raise our own families, we have dedicated our time, resources, and expertise to support all athletes in this […]
Dr. Tenholder Stars in FWBMC’s Robotic Joint Replacement Video
Our very own Dr. Mark Tenholder has received additional specialty training in the use of Mako SmartRobotics™ robotic-arm assisted technology to perform partial knee replacements, total knee replacements, and total hip replacements.
Dr. Tenholder Performs First Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement
Mark Tenholder, M.D., fellowship-trained joint replacement, arthroscopy and sports medicine surgeon at Orthopaedic Associates, performed the first robotic-assisted knee replacement at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center on Tuesday, May 2, using the Mako SmartRobotics™ robot. Dr. Tenholder underwent additional training on this state-of-the-art system, which aids in precision and personalization to create a more normal, healthy […]
Our Hospital Affiliates Are Exceptional!
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast were recently recognized for their exceptional standards and outcomes, and we are honored to be affiliated with both hospitals! Fort Walton Beach Medical Center was named as a top general hospital for safety and quality, which is an incredible feat achieved by […]
New fellowship-trained, minimally invasive spine surgeon comes to Orthopaedic Associates
Dale T. Landry, Jr., M.D., fellowship-trained neck and back surgeon, has joined Orthopaedic Associates. Patients in need of specialized spine care are encouraged to call 850-863-2153 to schedule an appointment. As a fellowship-trained neck and back surgeon, Dr. Landry’s expertise encompasses a wide variety of advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatments and techniques to effectively treat […]
Surgery advancements allow for partial joint removal, improved recovery
Allowing a patient’s healthy bone, cartilage and ligaments to remain intact, a partial knee replacement provides patients with a more natural-feeling knee than a total knee replacement. “Patients who undergo a partial, or unicompartmental, knee replacement experience quicker recoveries and less pain than those who undergo a total knee replacement,” explains Dr. Mark J. Tenholder, […]