Orthopedic Care in Dade City

When something doesn't feel right, or a tear, fracture or joint pain slows you down, lean on our orthopedic team at AdventHealth Dade City. We'll uncover the source of your pain using diagnostic methods like:

• Bone scans, including dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) bone density tests
• Computed tomography (CT) scans
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Ultrasounds
• X-rays

Once we've identified what's causing your discomfort, we'll create a personalized treatment plan to get you moving again. Our orthopedic specialists will give you expert care in the supportive environment you need as you work to regain your mobility and strength.

From getting out of bed to lifting your grandchildren to carrying groceries up the stairs, your musculoskeletal system facilitates every movement you make. When those movements become painful, it’s time to seek help. At AdventHealth Dade City, formerly Florida Hospital Dade City, our experienced orthopedic treatment teams specialize in the following areas:

• Elbow
• Foot and Ankle
• Hand and Wrist
• Hip
• Knee
• Repetitive Motion Injuries
• Shoulder
• Total Joint

If joint pain has become a constant in your life, don’t despair. We can help ease your pain and guide you toward better whole-person health that includes more mobility, more peace of mind, and a brighter outlook.

You want to be confident in the care you receive. At AdventHealth Dade City, you can count on your orthopedic team to deliver highly specialized care that meets national standards for quality and safety.

Many orthopedic conditions may be treated through non-surgical means. Your team of specialists will work with you to develop a personalized orthopedic treatment plan that may include physical therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroids, and rest. When these treatment options are not enough, your orthopedic surgeon will be ready to perform the newest minimally invasive orthopedic surgery procedures, resulting in a shorter recovery time, less pain, and less scarring. The orthopedic conditions we treat and the specialized services we provide include:

• ACL Repair
• Arthroscopy
• BEAR^® Implant- ACL restoration procedure
• Bursitis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Fracture Care
• Hip Fracture
• Home Health Care
• Interventional Pain Medicine
• Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery Procedures
• Meniscal Tears
• Outpatient Pediatric Bone Fracture
• Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Revision Joint Replacement
• Shoulder Repair
• Sports Medicine
• Sports Physical Therapy

Whatever orthopedic treatment you need, you can trust that your skilled surgery team will use minimally invasive orthopedic surgery and advanced medical technology to help you find greater mobility and freedom from joint pain, so you can return to the active life you love.

AdventHealth Dade City participates in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) program. The program is a new payment model being tested for episodes of care related to total knee and total hip replacements under Medicare, to support better and more efficient care coordination for patients undergoing the most common inpatient surgeries.

The CJR program model continues to pay providers under existing payment systems but holds hospitals responsible for quality and costs from the initial procedure through 90 days after the patient returns home. Through the CJR program, CMS expects improved care coordination among hospitals, physicians and post-acute care providers — from surgery to recovery — to benefit patients and result in better outcomes and fewer complications.

Written Policies for Selecting Individuals and Entities to be CJR Collaborators

Below is a list of current and historical Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement collaborators as of Q1/2024.

• Michael W. Higgins, M.D., 13020 Fort King Road, Suite 102, Dade City, FL 33525

Getting back to your best after surgery, an accident, or an injury takes a lot of hard work and dedication. And you can count on your dedicated rehab team to be with you every step, every fine motor skill activity, and every conditioning exercise along the way. At AdventHealth Dade City, we offer a full range of in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation services to meet your needs and goals, including:

• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy (Outpatient and In-patient)
• Speech Therapy

Your team of licensed therapists will work with you to design a personalized care plan based on your needs and provide guidance, resources, and encouragement throughout your treatment. Our goal is your goal: getting you back to your best.