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- Like many people living with chronic knee pain, Charles M. found that arthritis was gradually making it more difficult to stay active and enjoy everyday life. Although he had concerns about surgery, he eventually realized his pain was limiting the…
- Patients across Northwest Florida now have access to one of the most advanced technologies available for shoulder replacement surgery as Orthopaedic Associates announces that Dr. David Dean, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, is the first surgeon…
- Student-athletes across Okaloosa County Public Schools will receive enhanced sports medicine and athletic training services beginning this school year through a new partnership between Orthopaedic Associates, Axis Physiotherapy Institute and the…
- Dr. James Watt was involved in a new multicenter study comparing two common surgical treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: traditional open surgery and a newer ultrasound-guided approach. Using real-world patient data and closely matched groups,…
- Fellowship-trained hand surgeon Nicholas I. Pilla, M.D., will join Orthopaedic Associates Sept. 2. Dr. Pilla is an expertly trained surgeon offering care for the hand, wrist and elbow and will be available to see patients in Fort Walton Beach at…
- David P. Johnson, M.D., fellowship-trained interventional pain medicine specialist, is set to join Orthopaedic Associates on Oct. 1. Dr. Johnson is available to see patients at the practice’s offices located in Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and…
- Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and fellowship-trained upper extremity specialist Dr. James Watt was recently featured in a news article by Sonex Health for his work and dedication in the field of ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release. The…
- Even after going to a doctor in Pensacola for three years, Holly J., 44, of Miramar Beach couldn’t lead a normal life due to severe pain. She also wasn’t getting the help she needed. Then she saw Dr. T. Jacob Seales in Destin, who diagnosed her…
- Over the past few years, Tara S., 53, had chronic back pain and mobility issues. Tara is retired Air Force and a current CrossFit coach. She needed a solution to be able to keep pursuing her passion. Tara eventually discovered that the underlying…
- Dr. James Watt, a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity specialist, is one of a few surgeons involved in a nationwide carpal tunnel study. He believes it is going to change the way carpal tunnel syndrome is being treated across the world.…