World-Class Orthopaedic Care
in the Comfort of Your Community

The Orthopaedic Institute is a private practice group of specialty physicians providing the complete spectrum of musculoskeletal care.

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Foot and Ankle

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We look at the body as a functional unit. Ligaments, tendons, nerves, muscles - how the body functions together as a unit. Your body has multiple different layers - all of those layers have to work together. We focus on all of your layers.

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Knee

Here are some of the more common conditions:

Meniscus Tear
Tibial Fractures
Patellar Tendon Tear
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL Tear)
Arthroscopy (Overview)
Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic Technique)
Total Knee Replacement
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
Quadriceps Tendon Tear

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Hand and Wrist

Here are some of the more common conditions:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Basal Joint Osteoarthritis
Flexor Tendon Injuries
Finger Fracture
Osteoarthritis of the Hand
Nerve Injuries of the Hand
Finger Felon
Volar Plate Injuries
Mallet Finger
Wrist Sprain

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Elbow

Here are some of the more common conditions:

Overuse Injuries of the Elbow
Biceps Tendonitis (at the Elbow)
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Elbow Bursitis
Tennis Elbow
Golfer's Elbow
Triceps Tendonitis
Throwing Injuries of the Elbow
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Medial Apophysitis

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Shoulder

Here are some of the more common conditions:

Biceps Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
Anatomy of the Shoulder
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Arthritis
Joint Injection (Therapeutic, Shoulder)
Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Repair (Arthroscopic)

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Spine

Here are some of the more common conditions:

Anatomy of the Spine
Where Lower Back Begins
Spinal Stenosis
Compression Fractures of the Spine
Herniated Discs
Osteoporosis
Spinal Infection
Vertebroplasty
Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
Degenerative Disc Disease

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Foot and Ankle

Here are some of the more common conditions:

Achilles Tendon Injuries
Ankle Sprains
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Bunion
Diabetic Foot
Fracture of the Heel Bone (Calcaneus)
Hammer Toe
Peroneal Tendonitis
Tibial Fractures

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Hip

Here are some of the more common conditions:

Hip Fracture
Femur Fractures
Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
Hip Dislocation
Revision Hip Surgery
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Labral Tear of the Hip (Acetabular Labrum Tear)
Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hip
Total Hip Replacement, Anterior Approach
Anatomy of the Hip Joint

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Knee

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Hand and Wrist

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Elbow

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Shoulder

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Spine

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Foot and Ankle

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Hip

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Strength in Numbers

The Orthopaedic Institute continues to provide innovative, world-class orthopaedic care to meet their patient’s specific needs and goals.

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About Us

The Orthopaedic Institute is a private practice group of fully trained and experienced physicians with expertise in the entire spectrum of orthopaedic care.

For Immediate Care, Call: (352) 336-6000

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Joseph R. Locker, M.D.

Board Certified:

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Jason Shinn, M.D.

Board Certified:

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Troy Lowell, M.D.

Board Certified:

Spine Surgery

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James P. McFadden, M.D.

Board Certified:

Orthopaedic Surgery

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World-Class Orthopedic Care,
All Under One Roof

The Orthopaedic Institute is a private practice group of fully trained, experienced, specialty physicians providing the complete spectrum of musculoskeletal care from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation through the certain specialties.

Non-Surgical Orthopaedics/ Occupational Medicine

Shoulder Surgery

Elbow, Wrist & Hand Surgery

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Interventional Pain Management

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Insurance Plans

If you have medical insurance, we are committed to helping you receive the maximum allowable health benefits under your plan. We are providers for Medicare, most major insurance carriers and Work Comp programs.

The Orthopaedic Institute is in partnership with many insurance plans in order to provide quality medical care to as many patients as possible.