Latest News from Panhandle Orthopaedics
New Procedures
Now Offering Lipogems, an Orthobiologic Treatment
LIPOGEMS is an next generation adipose tissue technology that is used to harvest, concentrate, and transfer a patient’s own fat for the repair, reconstruction, and replacement of damaged tissue. It is a FDA-cleared system for orthopaedics and arthroscopic surgery. Learn More +
Implantable Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Freedom SCS and PNS Nerve Stimulators are compact, micro-stimulator systems that treat chronic intractable pain by targeting individual nerves throughout your body. The stimulators are implanted via a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure. Learn More +
Xeomin Therapy Available from Panhandle Orthopaedics
XEOMIN® (incobotulinumtoxinA) for Cervical Dystonia is a prescription neurotoxin injection therapy used to help adults with cervical dystonia by reducing symptoms like abnormal head position and neck pain. Learn More +
Robotics Assisted SI Joint Fusion
Dr. Gilmore is a certified surgeon trained in Si joint fusion utilizing the Mazor Robotics Renaissance® Guidance System. This state-of-the-art system provides high levels of accuracy along with the advantages of minimal incision surgery, in addition to lower complication rates, reduced post-op pain, and faster recovery compared to freehand surgeries. Details +
Dr. Gilmore is A Leading Surgeon in the MACI Cartilage Repair Procedure
Dr. Michael Gilmore became one of the first Florida panhandle surgeons to utilize the latest in orthobiologic knee cartilage repair, the MACI Procedure. This third-generation ACI procedure has been shown to offer greater pain relief and improvement in function when compared to microfracture. Learn more about it +
Recent Innovation
Single Portal Scope Imaging
An innovative alternative that Panhandle Orthopaedics now offers is Single Portal Scope Arthroscopy. This minimally invasive procedure utilizes a disposable optical needle with fully integrated camera that allows Dr. Gilmore to immediately diagnose patient joint injuries in office through a handheld tablet. Details +
On-Site MSK Ultrasound
MSK Ultrasound is a diagnostic, non-invasive exam that allows high-resolution, real-time image evaluation of anatomical structures such as muscles, tendons and ligaments.
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General News
Dr. Gilmore Named 2022 Preferred Provider by WebMD
Dr. Gilmore was recently named Preferred Provider by WebMD - a leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news as well as healthcare provider ratings and reviews. WebMD's Preferred Provider Award recognizes providers that are committed to transparency, responsiveness and great service to patients, and have earned a high patient satisfaction rating. View rating on WebMD +
From Spurrier Guy to Surgical Scrubs
Dr. Gilmore is well-known for his excellence as an academic all-american college football athlete at the University of Florida. Recently, the UF Going Greater Program published an excellent article on him highlighting his many experiences and accomplishments dating back to his early days as a Florida Gator student, athlete and contributor. Read the Article +
Selected to Coventry Workers' Compensation Outcomes-Based Network
As a top provider in the Coventry Integrated Network, Dr. Michael Gilmore and the staff at Panhandle Orthopaedics have now been selected as
providers in Coventry's Workers' Compensation Outcomes-Based Network. Learn more +
Community
Dr. Michael Gilmore and the Florida Players Network
As part of his mission of Giving Back to the community, Dr. Gilmore and the staff at Panhandle Orthopaedics have partnered with the
Florida Players Network (FPN) - a nonprofit organization created by former University of Florida football players. Learn more +
Dr. Gilmore and his staff volunteer for "Give Kids the World" Charity Event
In August of 2016, Dr. Gilmore and a few of the staff members participated, as part of a group of over 235 volunteers, in a very worthy cause during the WCI
conference for the "Give Kids the World Village" charity. The task was to help freshen up areas of this wonderful destination. Learn more +
Dr. Michael Gilmore and Larry Kennedy Jr. Launch THE 38 PLAN
THE 38 PLAN, launched in 2018, was a non-profit organization, founded by former University of Florida football teammates, Dr. Michael Gilmore (#35) and Larry Kennedy Jr. (#3), focused on helping support youth and high school programs in the southeast. Learn more +
Helping Student-Athletes Through Education
As Alumni of the University of Florida, Dr. Gilmore and his wife Laura deeply felt that one of the best ways to give back to the community was to provide an
endowment to financially assist student-athletes. Learn more +