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 »
News and Treatment Updates
Chairing the Hip Arthroscopy Section of the Florida Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
In May, 2017, Dr. Dominic Carreira chaired the Hip Arthroscopy section of the annual meeting of the Florida Orthopaedic Society (FOS), the first time that hip preservation surgery featured in its own section at the FOS conference. Read more about Chairing the Hip Arthroscopy Section of the Florida Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting »
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! »
Arthroscopic Arthrodesis: Presenting Medical Updates
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 »
Football Injuries in the Final Rush of the Season
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 »
New Study: Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis for Subtalar Arthritis is Superior to Open Technique
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 »
Still Accepting Best Choice Insurance
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 »
A Hip Patient Testimonial from a Leading Physical Therapist
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 »
Congratulations to Dr. Richard Steadman on His Retirement
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 »
New Study: Inpatient vs Outpatient Surgical Treatment of Ankle Fractures
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 »