
An Elite Team Focused Exclusively on Upper Extremity Care
AdventHealth and Rothman Orthopaedics have created a wholistic center of excellence for all aspects of upper extremity care — including hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders. We’re focused on providing personalized, effective treatment options that help you leave pain and stiffness in the past.

Specializing in Common and Complex Conditions
Turn to a team with the knowledge and expertise to handle a wide variety of upper extremity concerns, from hand arthritis symptoms like pain and swelling to specific concerns like nerve injuries. 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
• Rotator cuff pain and injury
• Shoulder bursitis
• Shoulder dislocation and fracture
• Sprains
• Tennis elbow
• Trigger finger
• Wrist injury and pain

Comprehensive and Personalized Treatments
We understand that upper extremity pain can keep you from living life to the fullest. We also know that treatment for your hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders should never be one-size-fits-all. That’s why our team provides personalized and evidence-based treatment plans designed for you.
Before exploring surgical treatments, we’ll focus on non-operative treatment options that may include:
• Massage therapy
• Medication support
• Nutritional guidance
• Physical therapy
• Stress-reduction techniques
If surgery is your best next step, our team is well-versed in specialized procedures like:
• Carpal tunnel surgery
• Closed reduction and fixation to realign or set broken bones
• Debridement (removing damaged or infected tissue)
• Elbow joint replacement (elbow arthroplasty)
• Fasciotomy (releasing pressure or tension)
• Microvascular surgery
• Shoulder joint reconstruction and replacement
• Tommy John surgery (also called ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction) to repair a torn ligament in the elbow
Meet Your Team of Upper Extremity Experts
With our AdventHealth and Rothman Orthopaedics team in Central Florida, the nation’s top upper 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’s team of more than 60 full-time researchers works alongside their physicians to develop new standards of care in upper 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.
Upholding the Highest Standards of 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.

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.
Hand and Shoulder Relief Is Within Your Reach
Let go of hand and shoulder pain with an expert team at your side. Our elite AdventHealth and Rothman Orthopaedics providers will devote all their expertise to you, using proven solutions that get you back to all the activities you love.
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