The Fracture Care Center team treats complex orthopaedic injuries with elite skill and unparalleled commitment to patient care. The following are a sample of patient stories, which describe the treatment
Dr. Cole and the Fracture Care Center team performed to help patients return to their healthy lifestyle.

Limb Lengthening

Jason: Leaping Toward His Dream
Jason, a 16-year-old male, had a short and moderately deformed lower leg, which was beginning to interfere with his goal to become a professional ballet dancer.

Deformity Correction

Lee Ann: Walking Proud
As a child, Lee Ann was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis, a set of genetic disorders, which caused a deformity of her leg.

Heel Fractures

Andy: Jumping Again
Andy, an avid skydiver, decided to celebrate his birthday by making his 704th jump with several of his friends. Unfortunately on his descent he was forced to land at a nearby golf course and sustained fractures in both of his heels.

Orthopaedic Trauma

Larry: Motocrossing to the Finishline
Shoulder Fracture

Limb Salvage

Brian: Striding Again
Due to a severe accident, Brian almost lost his lower left leg to amputation.

Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, & Knees

John: Racing Toward the Finishline
John, an active tri-athlete, was distracted while cycling one-day and drove his bike off the road. He landed directly on his hip sustaining a serious acetabular (hip socket) fracture.

Florida Hospital Orthopaedic Institute Fracture Care Center, its officers, directors, agents, employees, and contractors (hereinafter, for purposes hereof, collectively, the “Center”) make no warranties that the information contained herein is in every respect accurate or complete, and is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such. Users of this information are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein with other sources. The information is not intended to replace medical advice offered by physicians or other healthcare professionals. Please note that each patient’s anatomy and injuries are different, and healing times, scaring, and results will vary by individual.

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