Believe it or not, there are nearly 100,000 to 200,000 knee ligament tears each year in the United States. The majority of these injuries occur during professional and recreational sports activities. As a result, many athletes and fitness enthusiasts require surgery...
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Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Dr. George L. Caldwell, Jr., MD Florida Spine and Sports Specialists The shoulder is a complex joint exposed to a great deal of stress during athletic activities. It is a shallow “ball and socket” joint and this design allows a great range of motion in all planes. The...
Shoulder Pain & Impingement in Pickleball
The recent enthusiasm for pickleball has made it one of the fastest growing sports in America. According the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), the last six years have seen an increase of 650% in participants. Initially embraced by the over 60 crowd, it is now seeing...
Dr. Caldwell performs arthroscopic surgery to professional golfer Dustin Johnson
American professional golfer and world No. 3, Dustin Johnson, underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee back in September 2019. The surgery was performed by our very own surgeon, Dr. George Caldwell in Fort Lauderdale. The routine surgery was to repair cartilage...
Dr. Caldwell reflects on his experience in medically grading players in the NFL
Dr. George Caldwell recently spoke with the Sun Sentinel regarding his experience as Head Team Physician for the Miami Dolphins (NFL) and the role team physicians play in medically grading prospective players. In his 17 years working for the Miami Dolphins, Dr....