Body Image and Emotional Health

Look good, feel good. There’s truth to those words. While looks certainly aren’t the be all and end all of life, the reality is the better we feel about ourselves the more likely we are to be confident and emotionally healthy beings. According to Nationaleatingdisorders.org body image is, “…how you see yourself when you look […]

Merritt Island Surgery Center

  A number of outpatient surgeries can be performed at the Merritt Island Surgery Center, which is located in the same building as SCO. This facility provides high quality outpatient surgical care at a very convenient location for our patients.    

Viscosupplementation

  Hyaluronate injections into the knee joint can provide cushioning and lubrication. These injections are comprised of a thick jel-like substance hyaluronate. This substance is a naturally occurring protein in joints. As joints weaken and degenerate (e.g. arthritis), these injections may alleviate pain. Talk to our physicians to see if you would be a candidate […]

Bracing/DME

  Our office provides in-house fitting of braces, splints and other DME (durable medical equipment). Depending on insurance coverage, most of these items can be fitted in our office at the time of your visit.    

X-rays

  Our office offers in-house imaging that allows our physicians to evaluate and diagnose any orthopedic condition expediently. If further imaging (e.g.CT scan, MRI) is necessary, our physicians may refer you to the appropriate imaging center in order to make a more complete and accurate diagnosis.    

Fracture Care

Shoulder Replacement

  Shoulder joints are crucial in any overhead lifting and reaching activities. Although most shoulder problems can be treated with non-operative treatment or less invasive surgery (e.g. arthroscopic), some patients with more advanced arthritis may need shoulder replacement to return to their activities of active daily living.    

Foot and Ankle

Hand, Wrist and Elbow

Hip Replacement

  Hip joints are engaged in every step we make. When they hurt, it can really slow us down. After a thorough examination by our surgeons, non-operative or operative treatments may be recommended, depending on the condition.As our hip joint ages, or sometimes due to injury, hip replacement may be recommended. More than 168,000 total […]