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Home » News and Treatment Updates » New Videos about Recovery from Hip, Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy

Jan 24, 2012

New Videos about Recovery from Hip, Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy

Recently, Dr. Carreira published on his website a considerable amount of new information about hip, foot and ankle arthroscopy. This new and expanded content includes detailed information and videos about many aspects of arthroscopy.

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Nov 17, 2011

New Information about Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendon Injuries Now Available

Responding to the needs of his foot and ankle injury patients, Dr. Dominic Carreira recently added important information to his website for patients suffering from plantar fasciitis or from Achilles tendon injuries.

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Jun 08, 2011

Driving Directions from Miami International Airport

In looking to provide a bit of assistance to both local and international patients, Dr. Carreira has added links to his website for driving directions from Miami International Airport to his office in Fort Lauderdale.

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May 15, 2011

Posterior Impingement of the Ankle

Patients with posterior impingement of the ankle oftentimes complain of pain in the posterior, or back of, the ankle. There may be an associated snap or catching sensation along with it, which may be caused by the tendon which lies... Read more about Posterior Impingement of the Ankle »

May 15, 2011

Internal Snap of the Psoas (Iliopsoas) Tendon

The treatment for internal snapping of the hip may consist of a psoas tendon release in those patients who have failed nonoperative treatments and who have persistent pain. Nonoperative treatment for an internal snap typically consists of injections and avoidance... Read more about Internal Snap of the Psoas (Iliopsoas) Tendon »

May 13, 2011

Video of Psoas Tendon Release for Internal Snapping Hip Added to Website

As part of his regular efforts to share educational materials with his patients, Dr. Carreira has posted a video of about the diagnosis of snapping hip, which is also called internal snap.

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Mar 04, 2011

A New Hip Arthroscopy FAQ Section

As a service to his clients in the Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, Florida area, and to the general public, Dr. Carreira has created a new page on his website to answer some of the frequently asked questions (FAQ) about hip arthroscopy that he regularly fields from patients and other medical professionals.

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Nov 23, 2010

Types of Treatment of Hip Labral (Labrum) Tears

There are 4 main treatment options for the treatment of hip labral tears. The best way to treat specific patterns of damage has not been fully clarified in publications on hip arthroscopy, but here I present some guidelines: 1. Debridement:... Read more about Types of Treatment of Hip Labral (Labrum) Tears »

Nov 04, 2010

Interview about Hip Arthroscopy on Spanish AM Radio

As a leading specialist in hip arthroscopy, Dr. Carreira is regularly interviewed by local and national press, on both the television and radio. Recently, Dr. Carreira was interviewed by La Nueva 1210 AM, a Miami-area radio station, on the topic of hip arthroscopy and its applications.

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Jul 08, 2010

All Arthroscopic Allograft Reconstruction of Hip Labral Tear and Deficiency

A young active patient who had previously undergone hip arthroscopy and labral debridement was reconstructed with allograft tissue. This was featured in a Channel 10 news story

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When the International Society of Hip Arthroscopy held its annual conference last month, Dominic Carreira and the medical professionals of the MASH Study Group contributed significantly to the direction, content, and learning opportunities afforded to attendees. Read more about Dominic Carreira and MASH Study Group Help Shape the ISHA Annual Meeting »

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Dr. Dominic Carreira is a leading arthroscopic surgeon focused on hip preservation, foot and ankle surgery, and sports medicine. His practice is with Peachtree Orthopedics.

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Bilingual in English and nearly-native Spanish, Dr. Carreira welcomes patients from across the US, the Caribbean, Central America and South America.

In fact, Dr. Carreira has treated patients from The Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos, British Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras, Bermuda, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Venezuela and Ecuador.

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Dominic Carreira, M.D., is a leading hip, foot and ankle arthroscopic surgeon in Atlanta, Ga. Prior to that, his practice was in Fort Lauderdale, where he was rated as a Best Doctor since 2008, based on his skill and experience.

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Prior to relocating to Atlanta, Ga., Dr. Dominic Carreira was named as a Top Doctor in Broward Co., Florida by The International Association of Orthopedic Surgeons.

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hip problems

  • Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
  • Hamstring Pain
  • Hip Allograft Labral Reconstruction
  • Hip Instability (Microinstability or Hypermobility)
  • Hip Labrum Tear
  • Internal Snap
  • Ligamentum Teres Tear
  • Limited Arthritis / Focal Hip Cartilage Damage
  • Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)
  • Synovial Chondromatosis
  • Synovitis

foot problems

  • Bunion Surgery
  • Calcaneus Fracture
  • Foot Arthritis
  • Gout
  • Hallux Rigidus
  • Hind Foot Arthritis
  • Jones Fracture
  • Midfoot Arthritis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Posterior Impingement / Os Trigonum / Trigonal Process
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Injury
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis and Deformity
  • Subtalar Arthritis
  • Tarsal Coalition
  • Toe Deformity and Pain
  • Toe Fracture (Broken Toe)

ankle problems

  • Achilles Pain
  • Achilles Tendon Tear
  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Ankle Cartilage (Osteochondral) Defect
  • Ankle Instability and Ankle Sprain
  • Anterior Ankle Impingement
  • Fracture of the Ankle (Broken Ankle)
  • Gout
  • Os Navicular: Accessory Bone Removal
  • Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)
  • Posterior Impingement / Os Trigonum / Trigonal Process
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Injury
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis and Deformity

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