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How Lakeland Regional Health provides orthopedic care for every body

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Say “goodbye” to pain and “hello” to wellness.

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Did you know? About 1.71 billion people globally live with musculoskeletal conditions (think: pain in the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and nerves).

From addressing hip and knee pain to tending to ACL tears or life-changing procedures to help you stroll and stride with ease, just about every body can benefit from orthopedic care.

Below, the experts at Lakeland Regional Health tell us more about three areas of orthopedic care.

For the avid walker

There are many benefits to regular walking and consistent exercise — but after a while, it can take a toll on the body.

A collage of Dr. Mario John.

“Untreated arthritis in the hip or knee can affect your quality of life. Pain from arthritis can mean you must limit your normal, day-to-day activities,” says Dr. John.

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“Whether you have a hip or knee replacement or some other surgery, the goal is to help ease your pain and help you regain the function that was lost because of damage from arthritis,” says Dr. Mario John.

For the weekend warrior or athlete

Your body is made to move, so you can enjoy all your favorite activities and exercises — but when sudden and painful injuries occur, it’s time to seek help from the experts.

Dr. Wicks and a team of Lakeland Regional Health doctors during an orthopedic surgery.

“ACL tears can be a sudden and devastating injury for high-level athletes, weekend warriors, and physical laborers alike. I now can use the BEAR Implant on my patients to help their bodies heal their torn ACLs.” says Dr. Wicks.

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And when it’s more than just a little wear-and-tear? “ACL tears can be a sudden and devastating injury for high-level athletes, weekend warriors, and physical laborers alike. I now can use the BEAR Implant on my patients to help their bodies heal their torn ACLs,” says Dr. Eric Wicks.

For trauma

When emergencies happen, there’s a team of specialists ready to help.

A headshot of Dr. Renee Genova.

No injury is easy, but the dedicated team at LRH will work to get you back to feeling your best.

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“Injuries are never convenient, and our team of orthopedic specialists understands that,” says Dr. Renee Genova. “We are here for you and the unexpected sprains, broken bones, and other injuries with the expertise and compassion we would want for our own family members.”

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