Guiding You Toward Living Pain-Free
Strengthening your muscles, soothing your joints and living an active life — these are your goals. Helping you achieve them is ours. Our AdventHealth North Pinellas hospital offers expert treatments for arthritis, joint pain, bursitis, fractures and joint injuries. Using minimally invasive procedures and physical therapy, we’re here to help you find healing, strength and freedom from limitations. Let us help you put the spring back in your step.
To learn more or to request an appointment, contact Orthopedic Nurse Navigator Laura Kozenieski at 727-942-5074 or Laura.Kozenieski@AdventHealth.com.
Whole-Health Advanced Orthopedic Services
- Diagnosing the Root Cause of Your Joint Pain
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We know how frustrating joint pain, stiffness or injuries can be, and we're here to help uncover the cause of your discomfort. We use diagnostic tests and screenings like:
- Bone scans, including dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans
- Computed tomography (CT) scans
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Ultrasounds
- X-rays
We'll craft a treatment plan to help you heal, all in a supportive environment. We’re here to assist you as you regain your mobility and strength.
- Specialized Care for Every Joint
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Your musculoskeletal system facilitates every movement you make, from climbing the stairs to hitting the pickleball court. When those movements become difficult, don't hesitate to seek help. Our experienced orthopedic treatment teams specialize in these areas:
- Elbow
- Foot and ankle
- Hand and wrist
- Hip
- Knee
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Shoulder
- Total joint care
Let us help ease your pain while guiding you toward greater mobility and confidence.
- Orthopedic Treatments and Services
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At AdventHealth North Pinellas, we offer a wide range of treatments and services, including for:
- 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
Non-Surgical Solutions
Many orthopedic conditions can be treated with non-surgical methods. We'll develop an orthopedic treatment plan that may include options like physical therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroids and rest.
Safe and Proven Surgical Care
If surgery is your best next step, know that our orthopedic surgeons perform minimally invasive orthopedic surgeries that mean a shorter recovery time and less pain and scarring.
- Advanced Robotic Technology, Your Smoother Recovery
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Your hip and knees are in good hands here. Our skilled orthopedic surgeons use the latest robotic system, Mako™ robotic arm-assisted technology, to help you feel better faster.
By using advanced robotic technology for your hip or knee replacement, we can greatly reduce your pain, scarring, and recovery time, as compared to traditional joint replacement surgery.
Some benefits of robotic technology for knee surgery include:
- More precise resurfacing of only the arthritic portion of the knee
- Preservation of healthy knee tissue and bone
- Facilitation of optimal implant positioning to result in a more natural-feeling knee following surgery
- Quicker recovery and a shorter hospital stay compared to traditional total knee replacement surgery
Some benefits of robotic technology for total hip replacement include:
- Accurate placement of your hip implant using the surgeon-controlled robotic arm system, which can reduce the likelihood of hip dislocation
- More consistency in leg length, potentially decreasing the need for a shoe lift
- Decreased risk of the implant and bone abnormally rubbing together, which may improve the lifetime of the implant
We understand there’s a lot to consider when beginning treatment, but our physicians are here to talk you through the options and help determine if any of these procedures are right for you.
Surgeries That Won’t Set You Back
- What Is Robotic-Assisted Surgery?
- Advanced Orthopedic Care With Mako® Technology
- The Benefits of Mako® Technology
You’re always looking for the best care. We’re always seeking ways to deliver it. Our orthopedic surgeons are constantly innovating to find the safest, most successful treatment plans. Robotic-arm assisted surgery allows your surgeon to remove only the diseased bone from your knee or hip, which means your healthy tissues are preserved. The robotic arm guides the surgeon to position your implant, providing extra precision and efficiency.
Robotic-arm assisted surgery also gives your surgeon the ability to plan your procedure ahead of time through a specific 3D model of your hip or knee.
Knee and hip pain can make even the most basic activities feel like a chore. If debilitating joint conditions are ruining your family vacations or putting a stop to the hikes you used to enjoy with friends, you may be considering joint replacement surgery. Traditionally, surgery meant a long recovery period and a number of risks, even when performed by the most skilled physicians. But today, surgery doesn’t have to be so scary.
Our orthopedic surgeons are always pioneering new techniques that allow for a less-invasive experience and shorter recovery time. With Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery, you can experience treatment that relieves your joint pain while significantly reducing the risks and recovery times associated with traditional open surgery.
To find out if Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery is the best option for you, call our Orthopedic Nurse Navigator, Laura, at 727-942-5074.
Mako® technology offers you the prospect of less hospital time and fewer complications than traditional surgery options. With the assistance of this robotic technology, our skilled surgeons can complete procedures with greater precision and via very small incisions, meaning a safer experience with fewer scars and a faster recovery. Many people are able to walk just a few hours after treatment, and most are out of the hospital in one to three days. Other benefits include:
- Better Precision From Robotic Assistance
- Fewer Complications
- Higher Success Rates
- Potential for Faster Recoveries
- Restructuring or Replacement of Joints Promotes Enhanced Stability
- Surrounding Tissues and Bones Are Left Untouched and Healthy
- Smaller Incisions for Fewer Scars
You can’t wait to get back to your life. A higher rate of surgical precision means you can enjoy your newfound freedom sooner.
Meet Your Orthopedic Nurse Navigator
Your Orthopedic Nurse Navigator provides expert clinical guidance and personalized attention to help you optimize your care and nurture your whole health. Her complimentary services include helping you find a physician, answering your questions, explaining information and scheduling appointments.
Meet Laura Kozenieski, your Orthopedic Nurse Navigator. Laura is a certified orthopedic nurse with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She earned her Master's degree in Nursing Education and is specially trained to guide you through every step of your journey to whole health.
To learn more or request an appointment, contact Laura at 727-942-5074 or Laura.Kozenieski@AdventHealth.com.
Orthopedic Specialists You Can Count On
Our orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and expert medical team are here to help you regain your strength and confidence, so you can move about your life with less pain and more ease.
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Orthopedic Care for a Full and Vibrant Life
It's easy to take your musculoskeletal system — bones, joints and all the ligaments in between — for granted when you're feeling healthy. But when something feels off, you can count on us to get to the bottom of aches and injuries. At AdventHealth, we’re here to prevent injuries before they happen and help you bounce back, too, with expert orthopedic treatments like physical therapy and joint replacement surgery. Let us help you regain your rhythm and get back to the active life you love.
We'll Handle the Details While You Focus on Recovery
Now is the time for you to focus on your recovery. Let us handle the rest. Our multidisciplinary care team is here to help you get the physical, emotional, and spiritual care you need throughout your rehab and recovery. From connecting you with local rehabilitation resources and surgical support groups to helping you find a fitness center nearby, we'll take care of the details so you can focus on the bigger picture: reclaiming your mobility and enjoying your life.