There’s a lot of information out there about COVID-19, and not all of it is accurate. To help answer your questions, Jewett Orthopaedic and Orlando Health have compiled information from reliable sources at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — the CDC — and the Florida Department of Health. Click here to review the Orlando Health resource page regarding COVID-19. The post Your COVID-19 Questions Answered appeared first on Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic ..read more

Tens of millions of people in the United States alone suffer from orthopaedic issues that affect their ability to live life how they want. In fact, bone and joint problems are one of the leading causes of long-term pain and disability in the world. While the physicians and surgeons at Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic are some of the best when it comes to treating orthopaedic injuries and disorders, prevention is often the best remedy. Here are five simple tips that go a long way towards improving your overall health, helping to make orthopaedic problems a thing of the past. Stay Active Perhaps the be ..read more

Total hip and knee replacements have come a long way. Afterwards, people no longer lay in a hospital bed for three weeks; instead they generally begin walking at home within a day of the procedure. Of course, recovery still takes time. But it may surprise you to see how quickly that time passes after outpatient surgery, which is an option for some people.   If your doctor says you’re a good candidate, there are several advantages that make outpatient surgery the best option, says orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sean McFadden 1. Less Pain You won’t need a pain pump for self-administered medications or I ..read more

  LIGAMENTOUS INJURIES OVERVIEW What Is a Knee Ligament? Four ligaments stabilize the knee and consist of thick bands of tissue. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) prevent the joint from moving side to side, while the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) prevent the knee from sliding backward or forward. Overview of Common Injuries & Causes Unfortunately, injuries to the knee occur quite frequently. Some of the most common causes of knee pain include muscle strains, ligament sprains, arthritis, biomechanical dy ..read more

We are honored to announce Jazleen as this month’s recipient of the Dr. Gregory Munson Employee of the Month Award. Jazleen has been with Jewett Orthopaedic for a few years now. She is always ready willing and able to help out a fellow co-worker and to jump right into a situation and handle it with Grace and professionalism. In this short time jazleen has been chosen for the front desk lead because of her leadership skills and her ability to navigate through all situations. We can always count on her to look into a situation figuring out the issue and always work towards a solution. She is a h ..read more

ORLANDO – Lending a helping hand to families in need always puts smiles on the faces of Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw, the Orlando Magic’s Community Ambassadors.There are many reasons why being out in the community as often they are makes them so happy, they both say, but what tops the list is just simply knowing the positive impact it makes on those being assisted. Thursday’s Magic volunteer project is a great example. Anderson and Outlaw, along with many other volunteers from the Magic and Jewett Orthopaedic, were at Silver Pines Pointe painting a brand new home that a deserving family will ..read more

  A fracture is a partial or complete break in a bone. Fractures in the ankle can range from the less serious avulsion injuries (small pieces of bone that have been pulled off) to severe shattering-type breaks of the tibia, fibula or both. Ankle fractures are common injuries most often caused by the ankle rolling inward or outward. Many people mistake an ankle fracture for an ankle sprain, but they are quite different and therefore require an accurate and early diagnosis. They sometimes occur simultaneously. Symptoms An ankle fracture is accompanied by one or all of these symptoms: Pain at the ..read more

Those that attended or watched University of Central Florida‘s Football game these past few seasons may have noticed a large tent that injured players disappeared into. This is nothing to be concerned about—in fact, it’s one of UCF Football teams secret weapon. This tent is a Kinematic Sports SidelinER, a simple product with a revolutionary application & the first to be used in the American Athletic Conference.   The SidelinER is a portable and collapsible patient exam room designed specifically to meet the needs of athletic programs. In the past it used to be that injured players ..read more

The damage and impact caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas has been devastating, and its path continues to affect our team members, families, & community.  We are proud to say our physicians and staff have responded with compassion and immediate action.  Jewett Orthopaedic has a long-standing history of providing support during times of need, and it is our privilege to do what we can to help those impacted by the storm. Jewett Orthopaedic is proud to partner with local organizations to help supply relief items and support recovery efforts. Currently  a few team members are preparing ..read more

Jewett Orthopaedic is monitoring the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Melbourne and local emergency management offices to closely monitor Hurricane Dorian. Jewett administration will post updated information on www.jewettortho.com and our social media pages regarding any impact on business operations. Our Walk-in Clinic in Winter Park will be open this Saturday for your convenience. Any future changes in business operation hours will be announced this weekend. For immediate assistance please call our 24/7 patient contact center at (407) 629-2444 Jewett families & team members sh ..read more