Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Florida Orthopaedic Institute is proud to have partnered with AdventHealth and Pioneer Medical Foundation for the fourth consecutive year to provide 17 Tampa Bay area patients with free hip and knee replacements through Operation Walk USA. ?? ?? Operation Walk USA assists those who may not qualify for government health coverage, have insurance, or be able to afford surgery on their own with these life-altering surgeries. The program takes place each year as a way for orthopedic surgeons to give back to the community and help patients gain the mobility and quality of life they once enjoyed. Dr. Brian T. Palumbo of FOI led this year’s effort, emphasizing the privilege of working alongside dedicated professionals to restore mobility for those in need: “???? ???? ??????????????????? ??????????????, ????’?? ?? ?????????????????? ???? ???????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ?????????????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ???????? ?????? ???? ?????????????? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ????????? ???? ????????.” Special thanks to FOI surgeons Dr. Brian T. Palumbo, Dr. Michael A. Miranda, and Dr. Spencer Smith for their expertise and dedication in making these life-changing surgeries possible. ?? ?? Click the link ?? in the comment section to learn more about the initiative. #FloridaOrtho #KeepingYouActive #FOIDoctors #TeamFOI #AdventHealth #OperationWalkUSA #PioneerMedidcalFoundation #KneeReplacement #HipReplacement

Today, we are celebrating National Women Physicians Day, a day that recognizes and honors the achievements of female physicians everywhere! ???? National Women Physicians Day is celebrated annually on February 3rd to honor the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, who became the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States in 1849. With women representing only 6% of orthopedic doctors nationwide, we are especially honored to have Dr. Youstina Bolos, Dr. Karen Derr, Dr. Stephanie Epting, Dr. Cassandra Ricketts, Dr. Tara Sonnanstine and Dr. Margret Zorc on our incredible team. Thank you to these remarkable physicians for their leadership, dedication and commitment to providing world-class orthopedic care to our patients. ?? ?? Please join us in celebrating FOI’s female physicians by leaving a comment below - your kind words mean the world! ?? #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay #WomenPhysiciansDay #WomenInMedicine #WomenInOrthopedics #FloridaOrtho #KeepingYouActive #FOIDoctors #TeamFOI

On behalf of everyone at Florida Orthopaedic Institute, we would like to extend our heartfelt?congratulations?and best wishes to Kenneth A. Gustke, MD, on his well-deserved retirement after a distinguished 43-year career. As a founding member and past President, Dr. Gustke leaves a legacy of innovation and excellence in orthopedic care.??????? Dr. Gustke is renowned on the national and international level for his pioneering efforts in knee and hip replacement implant design. He is the co-designer of eight total hip replacement implants and a complete total knee replacement system that includes four different types of implants. Dr. Gustke holds three patents related to hip replacement design. His implants have been used by other surgeons in hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide. Additionally, Dr. Gustke has been a primary developer and early adopter of muscle-sparing, minimally invasive surgical techniques for knee and hip replacements. He co-designed a computer navigation system that has been in use for nearly twenty years and is the lead designer of the world's leading robotic technology for total knee replacement.??? Dr. Gustke has published over 120 journal articles, textbook chapters, abstracts, and technical monographs. He has lectured at more than 600 local, national and international orthopedic surgery forums. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at USF College of Medicine. He was a founding member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and is a member of The Knee Society, a closed group of 109 members representing the very best academic and practicing knee replacement surgeons in the world.??? Thank you, Dr. Gustke, for your years of service, dedication and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of countless patients—your impact will be felt for generations to come!??? Please join us in celebrating Dr. Gustke and his extraordinary career as he begins this new chapter of his life.??? #HappyRetirement #Congratulations?#DrKennethAGustke #FloridaOrtho #TeamFOI #KeepingYouActive #OrthopedicSurgeon #Tampa

On behalf of everyone at Florida Orthopaedic Institute, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Adam C. Morse, DO, Sports Medicine surgeon at FOI, on his well-deserved retirement after 24 years of dedicated service to athletes, patients and the Tampa Bay community! ?????? During his time with FOI, Dr. Morse served as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Tampa Bay Storm, the Tampa Bay Rowdies, FC Tampa Bay, the University of South Florida, the University of Tampa, Saint Leo University and numerous Hillsborough County High Schools. ?? ? From his involvement with local athletes of all ages to helping countless patients return to the activities they love, Dr. Morse has been a true champion in sports medicine. The impact he has made on the Tampa Bay community will be felt for years to come. ?? We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Dr. Morse for his years of service, dedication and unwavering commitment to providing exceptional patient care. ?? Wishing you a retirement filled with the same energy and adventure you've brought to your medical practice - more kiteboarding, underwater photography, and enjoying life to the fullest! ?? Please join us in celebrating Dr. Adam Morse and his remarkable career as he begins this new chapter of his life. #HappyRetirement #Congratulations #DrAdamCMorse #FloridaOrtho #TeamFOI #KeepingYouActive #SportsMedicine #Tampa

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Brian T. Palumbo is now seeing patients at our Citrus Park clinic! ?????? Dr. Palumbo is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery. Dr. Palumbo specializes in hip and knee joint replacements and has expertise in managing failed and infected joint replacements. He performs hip replacements primarily through a direct anterior approach and has a unique passion for partial knee arthroplasty. ?? Dr. Palumbo has been part of FOI since 2013, and he is eager to expand his practice and provide exceptional care to the residents of Citrus Park. Don’t delay—schedule your appointment with Dr. Palumbo today! ?? (813) 978-9797 ?? Follow the link ?? in the comment section to learn more about how Dr. Palumbo is committed to providing his patients with world-class care. #FloridaOrtho #KeepingYouActive #FOIDoctors #TeamFOI #Orthopedics #Hip #Knee #JointReplacement

??? Happy New Year from all of us at FOI! ???? As we step into 2025, we want to express our genuine appreciation for the trust you place in us for your orthopedic care. Our dedicated team of orthopedic experts are committed to delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve. ?? This year, let’s embrace new beginnings, set fresh goals, and prioritize our health together. Here’s to a year filled with strength, mobility, and wellness. Cheers to a healthy new year! ???? ???????????? ????????: All FOI clinics and urgent care centers will be ???????????? ???? ??????????????????, ?????????????? ??. We will resume regular business hours on Thursday, January 2. #HappyNewYear #NewYearsDay #HealthyNewYear #Happy2025 #OrthopedicExcellence #FloridaOrtho #KeepingYouActive

?? Who's ready to ring in the New Year? ?? Just a friendly reminder that all FOI clinics and urgent care centers will be ???????????? ???? ??????????????????, ?????????????? ??, in observance of New Year’s Day. We will resume regular business hours on Thursday, January 2. For a complete list of office holiday closures and hours, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e9MKJxqv Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and safe start to 2025! #HolidayHours #NewYearsDay #HappyNewYear #HealthyNewYear #FloridaOrtho #KeepingYouActive

?????? ?????????????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ????! ? Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and fond memories that last a lifetime. ???????????? ????????: All FOI clinics and urgent care centers will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25. For a complete list of office holiday closures and hours, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e9MKJxqv #HolidayHours #HappyHolidays #FloridaOrtho #KeepingYouActive

????And the Winner is...???? Congratulations to Elie Boutros (Telecom Physical Therapy) for winning FOI's ???????? ???????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ??????????????! ?? Thanks to all our team members who participated in this year's contest—your sweaters brought so much joy and laughter. ?? Check out some of our favorite silly sweaters from this year's contest! #FloridaOrtho #KeepingYouActive #TeamFOI #SillySweater #SillySweaterContest #SillyHolidaySweaters #UglySweater #UglySweaterContest #NationalUglySweaterDay

Shout out to FOI’s #JingleDashers for coming out in force for this weekend’s annual Arthritis Foundation Florida #JingleBellRun at George M. Steinbrenner Field in #Tampa. ???? ? FOI's Jingle Dashers raised the most funds of any team participating in this weekend's event, with more than $7,000 raised for arthritis research, resources, and local programs. ?? ? Thank you to everyone who contributed to and participated in this year's festivities! ?? ? #ArthritisFoundation #Arthritis #FloridaOrtho #KeepingYouActive #FOIJingleDashers #TeamFOI #TampaBay