Tom Brady sat out of practice Nov 29, 2017 with achilles pain and missed a single practice the week prior (Nov 22) for the same injury. Achilles tendinitis is a problem that is more frequently seen in older athletes given... Read more about Tom Brady and Achilles Tendinitis »
Isaiah Thomas, Labral Tearing, and Femoroacetabular Impingement
The Celtics issued the following statement related to the hip injury during the 2016 playoffs: “Isaiah Thomas will miss the remainder of this year’s postseason following re-aggravation of a right femoral-acetabular impingement with labral tear during Game 2 of the... Read more about Isaiah Thomas, Labral Tearing, and Femoroacetabular Impingement »
A Focus on Injury in Sport
The reason for creating this blog is because of the interest that I’ve noted from patients, friends and family who ask me about injured players. Most frequently, the interest is related to how it compares to their problem, or because... Read more about A Focus on Injury in Sport »
Dr. Carreira to Present on Hip Pain Treatment at Piedmont Hospital
On December 6th at 8 AM, Dr. Carreira will be at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia presenting on the evaluation and treatment of patients with hip pain in the primary care setting. Hip pain burdens a significant proportion of the... Read more about Dr. Carreira to Present on Hip Pain Treatment at Piedmont Hospital »
Presenting Labral Reconstruction Seminar at ISHA 2017 Conference
An arthroscopic surgeon with offices in and around Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Dominic Carreira will co-present a labral reconstruction seminar at the upcoming annual meeting of the International Society of Hip Arthroscopy. Sharing the podium with his colleague, Dr. Andy Wolff... Read more about Presenting Labral Reconstruction Seminar at ISHA 2017 Conference »
Dr. Carreira to Serve as a Surgical Instructor at ISHA Annual Meeting
A board-certified arthroscopy surgeon with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Dominic Carreira has again been asked to serve as a surgical instructor at the annual meeting of the International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA). ISHA is the only medical society... Read more about Dr. Carreira to Serve as a Surgical Instructor at ISHA Annual Meeting »
Dr. Carreira is Moving to Atlanta, Georgia
On Tuesday, August 15, 2017, Dr. Carreira will relocate his practice to Atlanta, George and the surrounding communities. He is leaving the Florida Institute of Orthopaedic Surgical Specialists (FIOSS), and will be joining Peachtree Orthopedics. Serving Atlanta and Surrounding Communities... Read more about Dr. Carreira is Moving to Atlanta, Georgia »
Presenting to the Colombian Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
Earlier this year, Dr. Dominic Carreira was the invited international speaker for the Foot and Ankle section of theColombian Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SCCOT). This is the main annual meeting of the Colombian Orthopedic Society. This year the... Read more about Presenting to the Colombian Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology »
Top Doctor in Fort Lauderdale for 2017
Dr. Carreira is pleased to announce that he was named as a Top Doctor for the Fort Lauderdale area of Florida. This award, delivered by Gold Coast Magazine, is a reflection of Dr. Carreira’s reputation for delivering top medical care... Read more about Top Doctor in Fort Lauderdale for 2017 »
Beware the Florida Summer Sun!
The South Florida sun can be so hot! While fun in the sun is wonderful, that bright, hot sun can be very dangerous. Sunburns typically occur from direct sunlight contacting the skin. In Florida, it’s not only direct sunlight on the... Read more about Beware the Florida Summer Sun! »