Maintaining Mobility

The importance of maintaining mobility as we age   As we age, there is a possibility of some kind break down in our orthopedic functions. The loss of lean muscle mass and bone mass can be the biggest enemies that impair one’s mobility. One of the biggest goals of adults is to remain healthy and functional. Degenerative joint diseases is widespread, and it predominantly affects older people. This disease affects both men and women, with … Click HERE for full article

Back in action five weeks after my second knee replacement!

Mid 50s patient with severe arthritis. His only passion is riding horses and working cattle. He was back on a horse with in five weeks. And now one year later he’s been in several horse shows and racking up ribbons and trophies.   Contact the Center for Bone and Joint Disease to see if you are a candidate for this procedure. Call (727) 697-2200   … Click HERE for full article

Dolfi Herscovici, Jr DO, joins the Center for Bone an Joint Disease

Dr. Herscovici provides orthopedic health care services covering simple to complex problems.  As a result of his training and fellowships his practice includes injuries, problems and diseases of the Foot and Ankle. These can range from the simple care of bunions, hammer toes or painful feet to those who present with more complex problems such as diabetics, patients with severe arthritis, fractures and dislocations of the foot and ankle, those with congenital abnormalities, including polio, … Click HERE for full article

Shoulder replacement specialist Dr Dragomir Mijic joins the Center for Bone and Joint Disease

Dr. Mijic is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon. He earned his medical degree at Des Moines University in Des Moines, IA. Following his graduation, he was accepted into the orthopaedic residency program at St. John Providence Health System in Madison Heights, MI. After finishing his orthopaedic residency, Dr. Mijic completed a shoulder and elbow reconstruction fellowship at Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Mijic sees patients with all types of orthopaedic … Click HERE for full article