Osteoarthritis of Hand near Port Saint Lucie, FL

Care Philosophy: I like to take a conservative approach to treating my patients, while taking the time to listen to what they need based on their individual goals. Orthopaedic Surgery is an ever-advancing field of medicine, and it's the Orthopaedic Surgeon's job to be in the business of improving mobility for our patients, however each patient's condition requires special individualized attention. It is for this very reason I am proud to be a resident of Florida's Treasure Coast and look forward to keeping our community vibrant and energetic.

Biography: Benjamin Todd Raines, MD, MA, ATC, graduated cum laude with an undergraduate degree in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine and received a Master of Arts in Health Education and Health Promotion concentrating in Sports Medicine from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL. Further, he completed post-baccalaureate studies in biochemistry as well as graduate coursework and research in human and animal genetics. He graduated medical school from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, AL, and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, in Columbia, MO. Furthermore, he completed a one-year orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, sub-specializing in advanced arthroscopic techniques, limb realignment, and shoulder replacement.He is a candidate member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and a fellow member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Dr. Raines has a passion for sports medicine and the health of athletes. During the past 16 years, he has treated and worked on the sports medicine teams for middle and high school athletics, as well as collegiate and professional programs, including the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Steelers, the University of Alabama, University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and University of Missouri athletics.

Care Philosophy: Conveniently located on the Treasure Coast, South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is dedicated to improving your musculoskeletal health by delivering comprehensive, state-of-the-art orthopaedic care in a warm, welcoming and highly professional environment. Our board certified, exceptionally trained orthopaedic surgeons specialize in providing the finest care in minimally invasive surgery, joint surgery, arthroscopic surgery, reconstructive and revision surgery, spine surgery, ACL repair, trauma and fracture care, general and pediatric orthopaedics, workers' compensation and sports medicine. We recognize that you have plenty of choices when it comes to orthopaedic care and that's why everything we do is designed to put our patients first. We also offer same day and next day appointments so you can avoid unnecessary ER wait times and expenses.