
An Elite Team Focused Exclusively on Lower Extremity Care
Rothman Orthopaedics’ lower extremity physicians and surgeons are fellowship-trained, meaning that they only focus on this area of care, becoming true experts in hip, knee, ankle and foot conditions and treatments.
Whether you’re facing specific symptoms or a complex condition that may require surgery, you can count on us to guide your care with conservative solutions and minimally invasive procedures. We’ll help you regain your mobility and range of motion, so you can feel whole.

Compassionate Care for a Spectrum of Conditions
From your hips to your toes, the bones and joints in your lower body support your every movement. To keep you moving forward without pain holding you back, our AdventHealth and Rothman Orthopaedics team cares for a wide range of hip, knee, ankle and foot conditions, including:
- Arthritis, including osteoarthritis in the hip and rheumatoid arthritis
- Bone fractures and infections (osteomyelitis)
- Bunion and hammertoe correction
- Diabetes-related deformities
- Dislocations
- Foot deformities, including flatfoot
- Heel pain and fractures
- Hip deformities (e.g., developmental hip dysplasia)
- Hip joint tumors
- Hip pain and injuries
- Knee deformities (e.g., knock-knee and bowleg)
- Knee pain and injuries
- Malunion (fractures that heal incorrectly)
- Nonunion (fractures that heal incompletely)
- Osteonecrosis/avascular necrosis
- Rheumatic diseases, including lupus and gout
- Sports-related injuries and fractures
- Tendon and ligament tears and ruptures

Solutions and Surgeries for Mobility, Stability and Comfort
• Medication support
• Nutritional guidance
• Orthotic shoe fitting
• Physical therapy
• Stress-reduction techniques
• Therapeutic injections
We specialize in a variety of knee, foot and ankle, and hip treatments and procedures, including:
• Ankle fracture surgery
• Ankle fusion surgery (tibiotalar arthrodesis)
• Arthroscopic joint repair
• Bone grafts
• Brachymetatarsia surgery
• Deformity correction
• Distal femur osteotomy (realigns the joint when osteoarthritis causes knock-knee)
• Flatfoot reconstruction
• High tibial osteotomy (boosts stability when osteoarthritis wears down one side of the knee)
• Osteoarthritis treatment options
• Partial (hemi) knee and hip replacement (hemiarthroplasty)
• Total ankle, knee and hip (arthroplasty) replacement
Meet Your Team of Experts in Lower Extremity Care
With our AdventHealth and Rothman Orthopaedics team in Central Florida, the nation’s top lower extremity experts are in your corner. Learn more about each of our providers who are ready to serve you and your loved ones.
Orthopedic Experts in Every Specialty
For specialized orthopedic care in each specialty and beyond, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more about our areas of specialty care.
- Joint Replacement
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Our AdventHealth and Rothman Orthopaedics team cares for a wide range of orthopedic hip and knee conditions with skillful hands and a gentle touch. We specialize in treating:
- Arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Bone fractures
- Dislocations
- Hip deformities
- Knee deformities
We’ll always consider non-operative treatments first and throughout your care, including:
- Medication support
- Nutritional guidance
- Orthotic shoe fitting
- Physical therapy
If surgery is your best next step, our hip and knee replacement doctors use minimally invasive procedures for less scarring, fewer complications and faster recovery. These treatment options include:
- Distal femur osteotomy
- High tibial osteotomy
- Partial hip replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Total hip and knee replacements
- Lower Extremity
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To keep you moving forward without pain holding you back, our AdventHealth and Rothman Orthopaedics team cares for a wide range of hip, knee, ankle and foot conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Bunion and hammertoe correction
- Diabetes-related deformities
- Heel pain and fractures
- Hip deformities
- Hip joint tumors
We specialize in a variety of knee, foot and ankle, and hip treatments and procedures, including:
- Ankle fracture surgery
- Ankle fusion surgery
- Bone grafts
- Brachymetatarsia surgery
- Flatfoot reconstruction
- Spine
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Life without chronic back pain is possible. Our orthopedic experts, pain management physicians, spine surgeons and dedicated physical therapy team provide personalized support that considers your whole health — and delivers lasting relief. From initial inquiry to your first appointment and all the way through rehab, we’re here for you.
We offer minimally invasive procedures with advanced surgical technology to help you heal and chase whatever makes you feel whole. We’ll walk alongside you through your recovery journey with various treatments like pain management and physical therapy.
- Sports Medicine
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From the same expert physicians who treat your favorite athletes, you can count on us to treat the full range of acute and chronic sports injuries, including:
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Dislocations of the ankles, elbows, fingers, hips, knees, shoulders and toes
- Knee injuries
- Rotator cuff tears or impingements
- Shin splints
- Sprains, strains and stress fractures
- Stretched or torn ligaments
We perform highly specialized joint-related procedures, including:
- Arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Endoscopic gluteus medius and proximal hamstring repair
- Mini-open treatment of core muscle injury (sports hernia)
- Tommy John surgery (also called ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction) to repair a torn ligament in the elbow
- Upper Extremity
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Our Rothman Orthopaedics and AdventHealth team has combined decades of experience in treating these hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions:
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Fractures
- Golfer’s elbow
- Nerve and tendon injury
We’re also well-versed in specialized surgical treatment options, including:
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Closed reduction and fixation to realign or set broken bones
- Debridement (removing damaged or infected tissue)
- Elbow joint replacement
- Fasciotomy (releasing pressure or tension)
- Shoulder joint reconstruction and replacement

Bringing You the Best in Leading-Edge Research
Rothman Orthopaedics is a research pioneer, committed to uncovering the root cause of injuries and finding better ways to treat them. Central to their mission, their care philosophy is centered on evidence-based medicine — using data to objectively measure everything from post-surgical recovery to patient outcomes.
Rothman’s team of more than 60 full-time researchers works alongside their physicians to develop new standards of care in lower extremity care and beyond. This data-centric approach allows their team to identify problems early, make swift corrections and improve your overall care experience.

Two Forces at the Forefront of Innovation
Rothman Orthopaedics is a powerhouse of innovation and an international leader in developing new treatments and setting surgical standards. With innovation as a cornerstone of both organizations, our partnership gives you access to best-in-practice procedures, care and technologies from both the AdventHealth Orthopedic Institute and Rothman Orthopaedics, right here in Central Florida.
Your Home for Award-Winning Joint Care
Feel confident that you’re getting the best possible orthopedic care in Central Florida when you choose AdventHealth and Rothman Orthopaedics providers. Our teams have been nationally recognized as leaders in the field for treatment, education and quality of care.

#1 Hospital in Greater Orlando
AdventHealth Orlando has been recognized as the #1 hospital in Greater Orlando for 14 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Greater Orlando's Only National Leader in Orthopedic Care
AdventHealth Orlando is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the only nationally rated leader in orthopedics in Greater Orlando.

National Leader in Hip Replacements
AdventHealth Orlando is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a nationally rated leader in hip replacement procedures.

Nationally Recognized for Patient Safety, Quality and Transparency
The Leapfrog Group has exclusively recognized AdventHealth with the Emerald Award for remarkable achievements and leadership in patient safety, quality and transparency by a health care system, including maintaining a culture of excellence throughout all levels of the organization. Delivering consistent, high-quality, whole-person care is our priority, and we’re honored to be the first health care system to earn this award.

DNV Healthcare Accreditation
AdventHealth Celebration and AdventHealth Winter Park are recognized by DNV Healthcare Accreditation Services as hip and knee replacement centers that uphold the highest standards of quality and patient safety.

Florida's Only National Leader in Foot & Ankle Surgery
AdventHealth East Orlando has received the DNV Advanced Foot & Ankle Surgery Certification, recognizing excellence in foot & ankle surgeries within the scope of arthroplasty and arthrodesis.
Take the First Step Toward Regaining Your Rhythm
Don’t let hip, knee, foot or ankle pain slow you down. Our elite AdventHealth and Rothman Orthopaedics providers are ready to devote all their expertise to you, using proven solutions to get you back to the active life you love.
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