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When it comes to world-class treatment, look no further than The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches. Two of its doctors recently made headlines for surgeries they performed. Dr. Jorge Acevedo recently performed the first InBone total ankle replacement in south Florida and is one of only a few surgeons in the state trained in this procedure. The surgery helps patients suffering from ankle arthritis. Dr. Veronica Pedro recently treated a high-profile client, performing bone fragment-extraction surgery on boxer Lucian Bute, who was training for a bout to air on HBO. Compassionate, state-of-the-art orthopedic care are the hallmarks of The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery. Conveniently serving the Western Communities, including the surrounding Wellington, Loxahatchee, Boynton Beach and Belle Glade areas, the Center for Bone and Joint Surgery treats a complete range of orthopedic injuries and problems affecting all parts of the body. Staffed by 11 highly skilled, board-certified orthopedic surgeons, The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches provides complete orthopedic care, offering the latest advancements in surgical and non-surgical treatment options tailored to your unique problems and circumstances. The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery offers specialized orthopedic treatments including arthroscopy, joint reconstruction, ankle replacements, hip, knee and shoulder replacements, as well as trauma and fracture repair. In addition, we treat sports-related injuries, hand, wrist, foot and ankle and injuries involving the musculoskeletal system. Whatever your orthopedic problem, the orthopedic surgeons at The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches can help to get you pain-free and active again! Contact us today to schedule an appointment or request an appointment online. For more information on the Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches, call (561) 798-6600 or go to www.boneandjoint.org, follow them on Twitter at www. twitter.com/Orthopedicdocs or like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Ortheopedicdocs.
LOCAL SURGEON SAVES HAND OF PROFESSIONAL BOXER Dr. Veronica Pedro, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches, recently performed hand surgery on boxer Lucian Bute, current North American Boxing Federation light-heavyweight champion. Dr. Pedro, who has treated professional athletes for more than a decade, including golfers, tennis and baseball players, extracted several bone fragments from Bute’s hand during a 40-minute procedure recently. This condition is not common among most people, but is common among boxers, she said. And while most people with this condition don’t require surgery, Bute had a complication which was causing him pain, which is why he opted for the surgery, Dr. Pedro said. Bute, who resides in Laval, Quebec, but was born in Romania, is a former super-middleweight boxer. He was supposed to fight former light-heavyweight champion Jean Pascal in May at the Bell Center in Montreal, Canada. It was to air on HBO. It had to be postponed because of the injury and a new date has yet to be set. Bute could start training six to eight weeks after the surgery and box again at 10 to 12 weeks out, Dr. Pedro said. “His long-term prognosis is good, and I am expecting a full recovery with no long-term complications from this condition,” she said. So how did Dr. Pedro come to the make the acquaintance of Bute? “He trains at the same fitness center as one of our employees. She is the director of our outpatient surgery center, Palms Wellington Surgical Center. When he was having problems, the gym owner asked her for a recommendation for a local hand surgeon. I’m grateful that I was recommended,” she said. Dr. Pedro is a member of the American Medical Association, California Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Palm Beach Medical Association, Neufeld Society, Southern Orthopedic Society, the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Her dedication to providing technically superb, compassionate
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and timely medical care to our patients is guaranteed. We look forward to the opportunity of working with you to serve your patient care needs. The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches conveniently serves the Western Communities, including the surrounding Wellington, Loxahatchee, Boynton Beach and Belle Glade areas.
SURGEON PERFORMS FIRST PROPHECY TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Dr. Jorge Acevedo, a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon and foot and ankle specialist at The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches, recently performed the first Innovative PROPHECY INBONE® Total Ankle replacement in the South Florida. He is one of only a few surgeons in the state trained in the procedure. INBONE® Total Ankle is a prosthesis used to reduce pain and restore mobility. “The important thing about this implant is that it is the next generation of total ankle replacement. Unlike other total ankle replacements, it is the only implant that uses the same type of guidance system as we use in knee replacements,” Dr. Acevedo said. The implant is supported by an adjustable length and fixed bearing system to support the patient’s anatomy. The vertical fixation allows for less bone removal and leaves the fibula intact. Before total ankle replacements were available, the most common procedure was to fuse the ankle. “[A fusion] fixes it on one position. A woman would be unable to wear any kind of heel and it would create a more noticeable limp,” Dr. Acevedo said. An ankle replacement, however, allows a more normal function, he said. Patients with conditions that can lead to ankle joint deterioration resulting in pain, reduced range of motion and decreased quality of life, such as many different types of arthritis produce,
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are good candidates for the procedure, he said. “Someone who is over the age of 50, is not too heavy and is not extremely active is ideal. The INBONE® Total Ankle is indicated for patients with ankle joints damaged by severe rheumatoid, posttraumatic or degenerative arthritis,” Dr. Acevedo said. The procedure uses cat scan guidance, which greatly simplifies Contents Prepared by the Marketing Department
the procedure and reduces operating time. Tailor-made cutting guides reduce the need for x-rays during surgery and increases precision, he said. The results of ankle replacement today are good and the outcome of ankle replacement from a functional standpoint is better than that of fusion, Dr. Acevedo said. “Usually, total ankle replacements last 10 or more years. How long yours lasts will depend on your activity level, overall health and the amount of damage to your ankle joint before surgery,” he said. Dr. Acevedo’s other areas of specialization include sports medicine and lower extremity conditions. Dr. Acevedo has practiced orthopaedic surgery at The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery for more than 14 years. His clinical appointments include assistant clinical professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation in Miami; past director of the Diabetic Foot Care Center at Wellington Regional Medical Center in West Palm Beach; past vice chief of surgery at Wellington Regional Medical Center in West Palm Beach and is a member of the board of directors at Palms Wellington Surgical Center in West Palm Beach. The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches conveniently serves the Western Communities, including the surrounding Wellington, Loxahatchee, Boynton Beach and Belle Glade areas. |wellington the magazine| July 2013
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