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! »

Las month, Dr. Dominic Carreira presented two medical updates on arthroscopic techniques for the ankle and foot to a group of leading surgeons. He covered, among other techniques, arthroscopic arthrodesis. The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Alumni Reunion International Meeting was... Read more about Arthroscopic Arthrodesis: Presenting Medical Updates »

As the last few days of the NFL Football Season wind down, and with the playoffs in full swing, ESPN Radio 106.3, local to Miami Florida, has been asking Dr. Dominic Carreira about the hip, foot and ankle football injuries of the professional... Read more about Football Injuries in the Final Rush of the Season »

A recent article in a leading medical journal highlighted the medical value of arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis when treating subtalar arthritis. Subtalar arthritis is a common condition of the foot that is characterized by pain and swelling in the back of... Read more about New Study: Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis for Subtalar Arthritis is Superior to Open Technique »

Earlier this year, Dr. Carreira switched working for Broward Health to working for Tenet Florida Physician Service. Although he is no longer employed by Broward Health, Dr. Carreira is please to continue to accept Best Choice Insurance. Best Choice Insurance is... Read more about Still Accepting Best Choice Insurance »

From time to time, Dr. Dominic Carreira receives testimonials and words of thanks from grateful patients. The following note was shared with Dr. Carreira by one of Miami’s leading physical therapists, following Dr. Carreira’s arthroscopic surgical repair of the therapist’s... Read more about A Hip Patient Testimonial from a Leading Physical Therapist »

Dr. Richard Steadman recently retired from his practice in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Steadman was a leader in orthopedics, and particularly in the areas of arthroscopy and the treatment of sports injuries. Dr. Carreira is very grateful for the year that... Read more about Congratulations to Dr. Richard Steadman on His Retirement »

Ankle fractures are common injuries in adults, representing more than half of all fractures of the foot and ankle seen at major trauma centers in the United States. Over the last 50 years, there has been an increase in the... Read more about New Study: Inpatient vs Outpatient Surgical Treatment of Ankle Fractures »

Hey sports fans! Dominic Carreira is excited to announce that is now a regular contributor to the sports program on ESPN Radio 106.3FM in South Florida. Every Sunday morning, Dr. Carreira calls into Chris Kokell’s and Nolan Murphy’s NFL Sunday radio... Read more about Dr. Carreira Now Sharing His Medical Opinions on ESPN Radio »