Dr. Thomas Wright, MD, discusses the benefits and accuracy of using surgical GPS (guided personalized surgery). The technology was created locally by Exactech, and released in 2010.
Aimee Struk, MEd, MBA, ATC, was awarded Exactech’s Legacy Award during its inaugural Clinical Coordinator Meeting on August 2, 2018 for her long-term dedication to Exactech’s Multicenter Shoulder Arthroplasty Outcome study. The Clinical Coordinator meeting was held in Portland, Oregon in conjunction with Exactech’s annual Clinical Evaluator Meeting for its shoulder arthroplasty group.
Dr. Brad Schoch, MD, discusses Joint Replacement Surgery with WCJB TV-20's Medical Spotlight:
Nearly 80 children with upper limb differences and their families made their way to Camp Crystal Lake on the weekend of April 12th -15th for the Annual Hands to Love (H2L) Hand Camp. The furthest trip this year was made from Oregon. From toddlers to teens - this affirming and success oriented weekend offered athletic challenges, STEAM activities and many opportunities for networking with 230 family members supported by 130 volunteers.
A special edition of Technique in Orthopaedics is now in print. This edition represents an extensive collaboration between the departments of Anesthesiology and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Florida.
Dr. Thomas Wright, MD, a University of Florida Health orthopaedic surgeon, is one of two nationally to perform the first computer-assisted shoulder replacement surgery in the United States of America utilizing a new technology that allows live navigation of the operative site.
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The 17th Annual Hands to Love Hand Camp was held in Starke, FL on March 10-12, 2017. This year's theme was "Defying Gravity." We had 63 families, 66 campers plus about 200 family members attend this year's camp from all over the United States. About 120 volunteers including a quite a few from the UF Department of Orthopaedics (medical director for Hands to Love Dr. Sarah Molinari, fellows, residents, PA's, and staff) supported this year's camp.
The 16th Annual Hands to Love Hand Camp was held April 8-10, 2016 at Camp Crystal in Starke, Florida. This year's theme “You’re One in a Minion”! We had 60 families and 62 camper from all over the United States and about 120 volunteers including a quite a few from the UF Department of Orthopaedics - our very own Dr. Sarah Molinari lead our medical team and was joined by several residents and fellows.
Dr. Kevin Farmer, MD, and Dr. Thomas Wright, MD were featured in a recent AAOS Now Article for their work with Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasties. With support from the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF), Dr. Farmer and Dr.
Dr. Wes Frevert's, MD (PGY4), recent Resident Research Project Grant submissions has been selected for funding by the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF). His research project is entitled, “Evaluation of Biofilms on Orthopaedic Prostheses Using PCR, Electron Microscopy and Functional Biofilm Assay." Dr. Frevert's project will be awarded $5,000 in funding. Dr. Thomas Wright, MD, serves as mentor for this project.