Florida Hospital Orthopaedic Institute - Fracture Care Center
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The hallmark of the Fracture Care Center is the comprehensive team approach and commitment to the highest quality orthopaedic care resulting in successful outcomes.

Our dedicated team, led by
Dr. J. Dean Cole, will see patients through each phase of pre- and post- surgery.

This outstanding team includes specialized orthopaedic trauma surgical teams, physician's assistants, ARNP, nurses, physical therapists and other support staff.

As a part of Florida Hospital, the Fracture Care Center has the resources to meet the needs of each patient and their families from surgery to rehabilitation.

Meet the Fracture Care Center Team

Dr. J. Dean Cole, Medical Director

Dr. Cole, Medical Director of the Fracture Care Center, is nationally recognized as a leader in orthopaedic traumatology with more than 20 years of experience. His reputation is built on skill, dedication to excellence, commitment to quality patient care and contribution to medicine.

Dr. Cole is also well known for his approach to complex procedures such as deformity correction, bone infection, calcaneus fractures and nonunions/malunions. He has pioneered the minimally invasive approach to treating orthopaedic trauma as well as invented new types of implants and devices to aid in successful surgery outcomes. Highly regarded among his peers, he is considered an expert in the management and treatment of orthopaedic traumatology.

First Response Orthopaedic Group

The First Response Orthopaedic Group consists of specialized nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are on-call 24 hours a day and seven days a week to assess patients and respond immediately to orthopaedic needs for the Florida Hospital system. The team assists Dr. Cole with orthopaedic procedures and typically begins initial medical care to ensure patients receive timely and effective treatment. After evaluating an individual patient, Dr. Cole will determine the course of treatment for the patient specific injury. First Response Orthopaedic Group members have extensive orthopaedic training and are uniquely qualified to treat orthopaedic traumas and injuries.

Click here for the First Response Orthopaedic Group's individual bios.

Specialized Surgery Team

Dr. Cole and his associate is assisted by our specialized surgical team, which operates seven days per week in state-of-the-art surgical suites designed for orthopaedic traumatology. Trained by Dr. Cole, this team combined exceeds more than 20 years experience in orthopaedic traumatology. This hand-selected group was chosen for their skill and commitment to excellence in orthopaedics. The expert surgical team has mastered a streamlined approach to care to ensure the most optimum environment for excellent patient outcomes. The team works with physical therapists to coordinate a tailored rehabilitation program for each patient to ensure their orthopaedic needs are met.

Fracture Care Center Unit

A dedicated Fracture Care Center Unit provides patients with orthopaedic care pre- and post-surgery. Our caring team of nurses and therapists works together to promote a patient's successful recovery.

Physical and occupational therapy is provided seven days per week based on a treatment plan of care prescribed by Dr. Cole and his associates.

Case management works closely with patients, their families and the Fracture Care Center team to develop an appropriate discharge plan with supportive services.

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"I want to thank you (Dr. Cole) again for everything you’ve done for me. Without you I am convinced my prognosis of being strapped to a wheel chair would have no doubt come to be. God has truly blessed you with an incredible ability to heal individuals whom others might consider to be hopeless."
-- John, Acetabular (hip socket) Fracture