Board Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr. Jose Ortega is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist . He received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed a well-renowned sports medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio, where he specialized in arthroscopic reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee.
He has been a member of the medical community
in South Florida since 1999. In his practice, Dr. Ortega combines his extensive clinical expertise with a compassionate approach to patient care that is tailored to each patient’s needs. He strives to ensure that each patient understands their orthopedic condition and the treatment options that he outlines for them thereafter.
Dr. Ortega’s areas of expertise include:
- Shoulder arthroscopic rotator cuff and instability repairs
- Knee ligament reconstruction
- Meniscal and cartilage injury management
- Non-invasive treatment of shoulder and knee arthritis.
- Regenerative medicine for the treatment of arthritis and soft tissue injuries
Currently, Dr. Ortega is on staff at Palms West Hospital and Palms Wellington Surgical Center.
Dr. Ortega is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, with additional board certification in sports medicine.
He specializes in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and other regenerative injection treatments, such as stem cell therapy, which enhance the natural healing process at the site of tissue damage. These holistic, minimally invasive approaches provide relief from osteoarthritis and soft tissue injuries, accelerate sports injury healing, and support optimal recovery after joint replacement procedures. He is also involved in orthopedic research and is published in several peer-reviewed journals. He has presented numerous lectures at both national and international levels. He is bilingual, with full fluency in both English and Spanish. In his spare time, Dr Ortega enjoys traveling, boating and fishing with his family.
Is PRP treatment an option for you?
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
WHAT IS PRP?
PRP is a restorative therapy that uses a concentrated portion of your own blood—rich in platelets and growth factors—to support your body’s natural healing response.
HOW IS IT OBTAINED?
Blood is drawn from the patient and placed in a centrifuge. The centrifuge separates the plasma from red blood cells and concentrates the platelets.
HOW IS IT ADMINISTERED?
PRP is injected into the affected tissue or joint. For best results it is done under ultrasound guidance to ensure accuracy.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
PRP works by promoting, speeding, and improving the healing of soft tissue and bone. Clinical trials have shown PRP to be most effective in the treatment of chronic tendon injuries such as tennis elbow, patellar tendonitis and achilles tendonitis.
Other clinical studies have shown promising results for knee osteoarthritis. A one year follow up study from the Hospital of Special Surgery in New York showed that in young adults with early osteoarthritis, PRP stopped the progression of arthritis, improved function, and decreased the pain in 73% of the patients.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
Since PRP is obtained from your own blood, there is no disease transmission or allergic reaction to it. Patients may experience soreness and mild pain for a couple of days after the injection.
WHEN TO EXPECT RESULTS?
Results usually begin within 3-6 weeks. This can vary based on the area treated and the severity of the condition. In addition, more than one injection may be necessary to reach optimal results.
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