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Quality Orthopedic Care in Palm Harbor
Whether it’s your hips, knees, elbows, or wrists, joint problems make it hard to live your day-to-day life. Activities that were fun and easy are suddenly a challenge, and you start to second guess whether you can engage in activities you once took for granted. Whatever problem you’re experiencing, the experts at Alexander Orthopaedic Associates…
Read MoreDr. Adam Perler Awarded FPMA Podiatric Physician of the Year
Annually, the outgoing Florida Podiatric Medical Association (FPMA) President, in conjunction with the FPMA Executive Committee, looks out on membership for an outstanding individual worthy of receipt of high distinction. They award the designation of “FPMA Podiatric Physician of the Year” in recognition of a member’s significant dedication, loyal service and leadership. This award acknowledges…
Read MoreFor the Love of Feet
In a recent article from Runner’s World, Dr. Perler was quoted on the importance of foot health. “The foot is an amazingly complex structure from both a mechanical and architectural viewpoint,” says Adam D. Perler, D.P.M., our podiatrist at Alexander Orthopaedic. “Over a lifetime, the average person circumnavigates the Earth’s circumference more than five times,”…
Read MoreFirst Successful Custom 3D Printed Finger Bone Implant in the Country
When ironworker Robert Smith had his middle finger crushed by a heavy steel beam, he was left with a finger that was basically useless, with little skeletal support. And this made him unable to do his job as an iron worker since he needs to grip and pinch materials in his work. Dr. Daniel Penello,…
Read MoreDr. Penello Helps Patients Kick Kienböcks Disease
Dr. Daniel Penello — a leader in wrist, hand, and small bone surgery — presented on Kienböcks Disease at the Florida Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting on June 21, 2019. Discussing the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Kienböcks, Dr. Penello is helping patients find mobility after life-altering wrist trauma. About Kienböcks Disease Kienböck’s disease, also known…
Read MoreRegenerative Medicine, 3D Printing & The Future of Orthopaedics
As modern orthopaedics continues to make great strides forward in testing, treatments, and technology, some of the most revolutionary advances are made in the fields of regenerative medicine and 3D printing. Both technologies are helping patients reach better outcomes more quickly and lead more comfortable lives. What is regenerative medicine? Regenerative medicine is a new,…
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