In November 2022, Dr. Dominic Carreira and Dr. J. Weston Robison published an article in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons on treating obesity in patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery. Key Findings about Treating Obesity in Patients Undergoing... Read more about Treating Obesity in Patients Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery »
News and Treatment Updates
Cannabinoids in the Orthopedic Setting: A Literature Review – Published in Orthopedics Journal
With medical use of cannabis now legal in 39 states and the District of Columbia, there is a marked increase of interest in marijuana use and its derivatives such as cannabinoids (CBD) and THC (smoked) in the medical setting. This... Read more about Cannabinoids in the Orthopedic Setting: A Literature Review – Published in Orthopedics Journal »
Presenting Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques to Leading Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Societies
Last month, Dr Dominic Carreira presented his research to the combined annual meeting of the American, British, and Canadian Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Societies in Quebec City, Canada. Dr Carreira took to the stage to discuss arthroscopic treatment of the... Read more about Presenting Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques to Leading Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Societies »
Medical Doctor to the Mexico-Paraguay International Soccer Match
As a leading arthroscopic surgeon focused on sports medicine, Dr. Dominic Carreira recently served as medical doctor for the international soccer match between Mexico and Paraguay on August 31 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game was a friendly match... Read more about Medical Doctor to the Mexico-Paraguay International Soccer Match »
Productive Year of Innovative, Key Research
It has been a productive year for the Carreira Research Team as we work to increase the research output of the MASH (mashstudy.com) and MASTAF (mastafstudy.com) Study Groups. Dr. Carreira’s Own Research and Presentations Dr. Dominic Carreira presented four academic... Read more about Productive Year of Innovative, Key Research »
Dr. Dominic Carreira to Serve in the Hip Faculty at ISHA and AANA Conferences
Dr. Dominic Carreira is pleased to share the news that he will serve on the hip faculty of two upcoming educational conferences for doctors, surgeons, and other medical professionals focused on hip arthroscopy. 2019 ISHA Annual Conference: Annual Scientific Conference... Read more about Dr. Dominic Carreira to Serve in the Hip Faculty at ISHA and AANA Conferences »
The Importance of X-Rays in Orthopedic Exams Article Published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Dr. Carreira is pleased to share the news that he was recently published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, the premier orthopedic journal. Together with his colleague, Brendan R. Emmons, Dr. Carreira shared the findings of a detailed... Read more about The Importance of X-Rays in Orthopedic Exams Article Published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery »
Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Substantial Clinical Benefit Values for the 12-Item International Hip Outcome Tool
As a medical professional, Dr. Carreira actively researches medical procedures and practices within his specialized field of arthroscopy. Through his own practice with Peachtree Orthopedics in Atlanta, and via both MASH Study Group and MASTAF Study Group, Dr. Carreira has... Read more about Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Substantial Clinical Benefit Values for the 12-Item International Hip Outcome Tool »
Dr. Carreira Achieves Recertification Following 2018 ABOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Examination
In December 2018, Dr. Dominic Carreira was re-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery through the Sports Medicine Examination. This examination is very rigorous covering all of sports medicine. About the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Founded in 1934,... Read more about Dr. Carreira Achieves Recertification Following 2018 ABOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Examination »
Chronic Ankle Instability – International Expert
Dr. Dominic Carreira is a member of the Ankle Instability Group, which is an international group of orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons whose purpose is to study chronic ankle instability and its treatments. This study group aims to bring together... Read more about Chronic Ankle Instability – International Expert »