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Dr. Anz and Dr. Saw’s Publication Highlighted by Arthroscopy Journal
The results of Dr. Saw’s recent clinical trial involving peripheral blood stem cells was published in this month’s Arthroscopy Issue. Dr. Anz and Dr. Jee among other authors helped to
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Dr. Anz Presents at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in Chicago
Dr. Adam Anz presents “Articular Cartilage Regeneration with Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cells” during American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual meeting in Chicago This year’s AAOS meeting, held in Chicago,
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Dr. Adam Anz Provides Physician Coverage for the US Ski Team During World Cup Races in Ofterschwang, Germany
Dr. Adam Anz, orthopaedic knee and hip surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Gulf Breeze, Florida, recently returned from Ofterschwang, Germany where he provided physician coverage for the USSA women’s
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Surgery Information
The Andrews Institute is a state-of-the-art facility that utilizes advanced medical tools and equipment for each surgical procedure. If during your consultation with Dr. Anz it has been determined that
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Payment and Insurance
Payment and Insurance: Dr. Anz requests that payment be made at the time of service. Our office accepts many insurance policies and we will collect the necessary co-pay also at
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Dr. Adam Anz Presents During the Andrews Institute Injuries in Football Course
The Injuries in Football Course, held in Destin, Florida, provides an opportunity for orthopaedic surgeons, sports physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other professionals working with football athletes at various
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Malaysian Visit Discussing the Use of Orthopaedic Stem Cell Therapy
Meeting with Malaysian Government Officials goes well and the potential use of orthopaedic stem cell therapy in the USA progresses during Dr. Anz’s recent visit with Dr. Saw in Kuala
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Dr. Anz Gives Instructional Course on Elbow Anatomy During ASMI Injuries in Baseball
Dr. Adam Anz Gives Instruction on Elbow Anatomy and Physical Examination with Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Neal ElAttrache During American Sports Medicine Institute Injuries in Baseball Course This January
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Partial Psoas Lengthening
Injury Overview The iliopsoas (Psoas) is a muscle that originates within the pelvis and passes over the front of the hip joint before inserting on the femur (thighbone) at the
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Hip Labral Repair
Injury Overview The acetabular labrum is a type of cartilage that covers the rim of the hip socket (known as the acetabulum). It may be injured as a result of
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Gluteus Medius/Minimus Repair
The gluteus medius and gluteus minimus are muscles which are important for motion and stability of the hip joint. Injury Overview The gluteus medius and gluteus minimus are key to
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Chondroplasty
Articular cartilage is a soft, fibrous tissue that covers the ends of bones within a joint, allowing for smooth, low-friction motion. Articular cartilage can become damaged through trauma associated with
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Hip Arthroscopy
Dr. Adam Anz is trained in hip arthroscopy and uses this approach to treat a number of hip conditions. Hip arthroscopy uses tiny, keyhole incisions to insert a small video
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Acetabuloplasty (Pincer Impingement)
Femeroacetabular Impingment, often referred to as FAI for short, refers to a condition where there is a abnormality of the shape of the bones of the hip joint. FAI can
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Fasciotomy (Iliotibial Band Release)
The IT band (iliotibial band) is a thick band of fibers that runs the length of the outside of the hip and thigh—from the pelvis all the way down to
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FCL Reconstruction
There are four major ligaments, or “restraints” to the knee joint. They include the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and posterior lateral complex
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PCL Reconstruction
The PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) is a ligament that is located inside the knee joint near the back of the knee. This particular ligament is responsible for keeping the bone
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Rehabilitation Protocol: 180 Degree Tears Arthroscopic Anterior-Inferior and Posterior Inferior Labral Repair
Background and General Considerations: Anterior-Inferior and Posterior-Inferior Labral Tears: With a first-time dislocation of the shoulder, the anterior inferior labrum is torn, often called a “Bankart Lesion”. If this shoulder
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Multi-Ligament Knee Reconstruction
Multi-ligament knee injuries are serious injuries that are often considered complex. This type of injury occurs when more than one ligament is affected during injury. There are four major ligaments
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MCL Reconstruction
The MCL (medial collateral ligament) is one of the four major restraints to the knee joint. Along with the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), and posterior lateral
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Articular Cartilage Defect Surgery
Articular cartilage is a very important component of a healthy knee joint. It covers the ends of each of the bones and is what allows for a fluid, smooth, painless
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Malalignment of the Lower Extremity
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MCL Knee Injuries
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ACL Reconstruction
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Rehabilitation Protocol: Superior Labral (SLAP) Repair Protocol with Biceps Tenodesis
Background & General Considerations Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) Tears: At times athletes collect minor injuries to the rotator cuff and/or labrum that progress to unstable structures. Labral
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Rehabilitation Protocol: Superior Labral (SLAP) Repair Protocol
Background & General Considerations Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) Tears: At times athletes collect minor injuries to the rotator cuff and/or labrum that progress to unstable structures. Labral
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Rehabilitation Protocol: Labral/Rotator Cuff Debridement
Background & General Considerations Low-Grade Labral/Rotator Cuff Tears: At times athletes collect minor injuries to the rotator cuff and/or labrum. Fraying of these tissues are also called “low-grade” tears. Smoothing
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Rehabilitation Protocol: Small Rotator Cuff Repair/Debridement
Background & General Considerations Low-Grade/Small Rotator Cuff Tears: At times rotator cuff tissue collects minor injuries or small tears. Fraying of these tissues are also called “low-grade” tears and small
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Rehabilitation Protocol: 360 Degree Tears – Arthroscopic Anterior, Posterior, and Superior Labral Repair
Background & General Considerations Anterior-Inferior and Posterior-Inferior Labral Tears: With a first-time severe dislocation of the shoulder or chronic shoulder instability in multiple directions can create “360 degree” complete tears
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Rehabilitation Protocol: 270 Degree Tears Arthroscopic Anterior-Inferior and Complete Posterior Labral Repair
Background & General Considerations Anterior-Inferior and Posterior-Inferior Labral Tears: With a first-time dislocation of the shoulder, the anterior inferior labrum is torn, often called a “Bankart Lesion”. If this shoulder
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Rehabilitation Protocol: Massive Rotator Cuff Repair
General Considerations Background and General Considerations: Massive Rotator Cuff Tears/Maturation Time: Massive rotator cuff tears are defined as rotator cuff tears with over two of the four rotator cuff tendons
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Rehabilitation Protocol: Large Rotator Cuff Repair
Background & General Considerations Large Rotator Cuff Tears/Maturation Time: Large rotator cuff repairs require a significant amount of protection. Tendon-to-bone healing starts to get competent at 6 weeks but likely
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ACL Surgery Pace, FL
ACL Surgery in Pace, Florida. Considerations: Dr. Anz cares for a wide range of world-class athletes, patients, and executives from across the Gulf Coast, including Pace, Florida, daily. Dr. Adam
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ACL Surgery Gulf Breeze, FL
ACL Surgery in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Considerations: Dr. Anz cares for a wide range of world-class athletes, patients, and executives from across the Gulf Coast, including Gulf Breeze, Florida, every
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ACL Surgery Pensacola, Florida
ACL Surgery in Pensacola Florida. Considerations: Dr. Anz cares for a wide range of world-class athletes, patients, and executives from across the Gulf Coast, including Pensacola, Florida, every day. Dr.
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Rehabilitation Protocol Overview: Minor Meniscus Repair
General Considerations Meniscus Repair Considerations: Flexion over 90 degrees loads the back of the meniscus, which is the area where tears most often occur. For this reason, flexion is controlled
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Rehabilitation Protocol Overview: Major Meniscus Repair
General Considerations Meniscus Repair Considerations: Flexion over 90 degrees loads the back of themeniscus, which is the area where tears most often occur. For this reason, flexion is controlled after
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Rehabilitation Protocol Overview: Isolated ACL Reconstruction with No Meniscus Repair
General Considerations BRACE: The brace should be worn at all times for the first week, except to bathe and during physical therapy. After the first week, the brace should be
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Rehabilitation Protocol Overview: ACL Reconstruction with Major Meniscus Repair
General Considerations Meniscus Repair Considerations: Flexion over 90 degrees loads the back of the meniscus, which is the area where tears occur during ACL injury events. For this reason, flexion
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Rehabilitation Protocol Overview: ACL Reconstruction with Minor Meniscus Repair
General Considerations: Meniscus Repair Considerations:Flexion over 90 degrees loads the back of the meniscus, which is the area where tears occur during ACL injury events. For this reason, flexion is
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Isolated ACL Reconstruction: Bone-Tendon-Bone AutoGraft // Post Op Procedure
General Guidelines // Precautions-Wear brace / immobilizer at all times except during bathing and physical therapy for the first 2 weeks. Keep brace locked in extension while the block is
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When Is An Athlete Ready For Contact Sports After ACL Surgery?
Returning to Sport Following ACL Reconstruction After ACL reconstruction1, the most common question is also the most difficult to answer: “When will I be ready to go back to ___?”
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Biologics in Rotator Cuff, Meniscus, Cartilage and Osteoarthritis Article
The article entitled “Application of biologics in the treatment of the rotator cuff, meniscus, cartilage, and osteoarthritis” reviewed the current status of the use of platelet-rich plasma, bone marrow aspirate,
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ACL Knee Injuries
Injury Overview ACL knee injuries are among the most common injuries for athletes. The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of four ligaments that make up the knee joint and
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The Biology of ACL Healing: The Wild Card of Recovery
Ligamentization – The Wild Card After an ACL injury1, reconstruction of the ligament is often a recommended treatment. One of the most critical steps in ACL reconstruction2 is grafting a
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Save the Menisci: Meniscal Root Tears
Background & General Considerations The menisci are c-shaped, rubber-like cartilage discs that reside inside the knee joint. There are two menisci in every knee, one on the inner side (medial
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5 Things to Know About Stem Cell Use for Cartilage Regeneration
Thanks to Angie Stewart of Becker’s Spine Review for promoting “5 things to know about stem cell use for cartilage regeneration!” Click here to see the article
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Directions & Parking Information
Our office is located at: The Andrews Institute 1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Suite 203 Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Phone: 850-916-8476 FAX: 850-916-8764 [wpgmza id=”1″] From the North Travel South
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Biceps Anatomy Study
Thank you to Eric Branch for his help with our recent study on the biceps femoris. It was published last month in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. This tendon
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Scientific Presentation in Lyon, France
Dr. Anz presented his research on meniscus repairs at this years International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine in Lyon, France. The study evaluated a new method