Patient Information
www.orthoinfo.aaos.org
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Sarasota County Medical Society
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the doctors board-certified?
A: Yes. Drs. Schofield, Hand and Bright are each certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Q: I am a new patient. Will I be seen by the doctor?
A: Yes. You will either see a physician or a physician assistant, depending on who you made your appointment with..
Q: Are the doctors using any new techniques to treat orthopaedic disorders?
A: Dr. Schofield has the largest local experience with reverse shoulder arthroplasty, a new prosthesis utilized in cases of advanced rotator cuff disease and/or arthritis. Dr. Bright does custom guided knee replacements, which are more accurate and cause less bleeding than traditional knee replacements. He is also the Past President of the Florida Orthopedic Society. Dr. Hand is using Xiaflex, an injectable enzyme developed for nonsurgical treatment of Dupuytren's contracture.
