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Jul 08, 2010

Patient with Arthroscopic Hip Labral Reconstruction with Allograft Tissue Featured on NBC News

One of the foremost surgeons working in the field of hip arthroscopy, Dr. Carreira recently featured in a focus story on WPLG Local 10, a local television station in the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale area. The news piece highlighted a newer medical procedure called advanced hip arthroscopy, and how that procedure was successfully utilized to help an active younger woman return to full health after a serious hip injury.

Jun 13, 2010

Instrumentation for Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Labral (Labrum) Tears

How is it possible to reconstruct the hip if it is a deep, ball and socket joint? The answer in part lies in the instrumentation, which includes a number of curved, flexible, and long instruments to do the work. Progress... Read more about Instrumentation for Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Labral (Labrum) Tears »

Apr 16, 2010

Ankle Fracture

Which ankle fractures are treated surgically? When do you treat them? The simple answer is that unstable ankle fractures are treated surgically. If both the medial and lateral sides of the ankle are fractured (called a bimalleolar ankle fracture) or... Read more about Ankle Fracture »

Apr 06, 2010

Arthroscopy for Ankle Fractures?

When is ankle arthroscopy recommendable for ankle fractures? There are two randomized studies published on the use of arthroscopy in ankle fractures. One study demonstrated better results in patients who underwent arthroscopy at the time of open reduction internal fixation... Read more about Arthroscopy for Ankle Fractures? »

Mar 15, 2010

David Beckham torn achilles tendon

A few of my patients today wanted to get my impression of David Beckham’s injury. Although I know of no specific details regarding his injury, based on the description in the media he suffered a complete tear. A completely ruptured... Read more about David Beckham torn achilles tendon »

Feb 20, 2010

Instructions added for recovery after surgery

After undergoing surgery and due to the effects of the medications for the anesthesia and pain control, patients may not remember well all that is discussed in the first hours after surgery. For this reason, I have added the postoperative... Read more about Instructions added for recovery after surgery »

Feb 09, 2010

Ankle arthroscopy

What problems can be treated with ankle arthroscopy? There are a number of different problems which are effectively treated with ankle arthroscopy. These reasons, or indications, are meant to serve as a guideline of the most common indications for ankle... Read more about Ankle arthroscopy »

Jan 31, 2010

New Website

Through the help of Liam Dempsey and lbdesign, we have launched a new website, www.hipfootankle.com. Through the new website, you will find extensive information about hip, ankle, and foot injuries, as well as possible treatments. It is our hope that... Read more about New Website »

Dec 28, 2009

Why the Hype about Minimally Invasive Surgery?

As a doctor, I am regularly asked by family members and friends about minimally invasive techniques, as they are increasingly advertised for a variety of different surgical procedures. The basic question that I am repeatedly asked is “Should I have my surgery done that way?” Minimally invasive techniques describe the approach used to perform a surgery, with the goals of surgical treatment remaining the same as the more traditional, and oftentimes more extensive, approaches.

Dec 20, 2009

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

This diagnosis occurs most commonly in boys between the ages of 10 and 17 who are commonly obese. Although typically of unknown cause, it has been associated with hormone abnormalities. 10 – 25% of cases are bilateral and trauma is... Read more about Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis »

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