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UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute

The Wildwood football program knew the offseason was going to test them.There was adversity, plenty of it, along with the kind of conditioning that can make even the toughest players question their life choices. But the Wildcats also knew what they were working toward: a chance to compete for a state championship.Three weeks into the season, it appears the work is paying off.

The Buchholz football program has established itself as one of the best in the state. For the Bobcats, a deep playoff run is no longer a pleasant surprise. Reaching the final four has become the expectation.That might create added pressure for some players, but for Buchholz junior quarterback Andrew Whittemore, it is exactly what he wants.

The offseason is normally a time to relax, spend time with family and maybe take a vacation or two to unwind after a long season.But while others were taking a breather, Trenton High School senior Zayne Braswell was working. He was doing whatever it took to make it back for his final season of high school football.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Physician Assistant

I am an orthopaedic trauma surgeon and associate professor in the University of Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. I specialize in the treatment of traumatic orthopaedic injuries, including complex fractures of the pelvis and extremities.

A new University of Florida study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma suggests that starting fluoxetine soon after a traumatic musculoskeletal injury may help reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms during recovery while also improving pain-related outcomes.

Orthopaedic Oncologist

A multidisciplinary team of University of Florida surgeons and researchers have advanced the understanding of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis through a new study examining the genetic activity of tissues involved in the condition. The findings provide researchers with new clues about the biological processes that may contribute to scoliosis and could help guide future research into earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatments.

The University of Florida Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities® of North Central Florida for its annual Christmas in July donation drive, helping provide comfort, hope, and support to families with children receiving medical care.

Podiatrist

The University of Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine's Adult Reconstruction Fellowship has been part of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Fellowship Recognition Program since its inception in 2023, reflecting the program's commitment to providing the highest quality educational and training experience for the next generation of hip and knee surgeons.