Dr. Mark Sando

Next, we are recognizing Hayley - who has been with us since 2018 as an ATC and now oversees our Athletic Training and Total Joint Replacement programs.

Introducing Emily, who serves as the lead AT for our program and works closely with Dr. Mark Sando.

Joanne was so happy with her progress now 1 year out from her revision gluteal tendon reconstruction that she wanted to thank me with this hand-made beautiful blanket!

Thank you so much, Joanne and great work on your recovery. Patients like you are why I love what I do!

Decoding Total Shoulder Replacements: Anatomic vs. Reverse | OMGTB In the world of total shoulder replacements, the choice between anatomic and reverse approaches is not one-size-fits-all. In his latest blog post, Dr. Butler breaks down the pros and cons of each.

📢 Attention Winter Haven patients! As of January 29th, we will be serving the community from a new location:

400 Avenue K SE
Building # 4
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Excited to continue providing top notch care from a new space!

So proud of Abby as she has completed her rehab after her ACL reconstruction and has been cleared to return to lacrosse! Big things to come, keep up the great work!

🏈 Back at it!

Armwood at Jesuit!

OMG ATCs Connor and Shyla, Dr. Mark Sando and PT Solutions Physical Therapy Jordis with Armwood!

Complex joint preservation! George had a large osteochondral defect in his knee and underwent an osteochondral allograft 2 years ago. Unfortunately the OCA graft never incorporated and failed. This is a challenging problem in a young patient not ready for joint replacement.

Instead, Dr. Sando removed the old graft and performed a bone grafting with MACI procedure along with a high tibial osteotomy and meniscal allograft transplant to restore his alignment, meniscus cushion and articular cartilage. The MACI procedure involves growing the patients own cartilage cells and applying them to a membrane that is then transplanted back into the knee!

Meniscal Allograft Transplant (MAT) in a meniscal deficient knee.

Photos of a recent osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplant! Utilized the snowman technique for this large defect. ⛄

Osteochondroma excision!
Benign tumor of bone and cartilage - these are common on the distal femur and proximal tibia. They grow slowly and require no treatment unless they become so large that they began irritating surrounding muscle or tendons during movement. If they become painful, surgical excision provides the cure!

Biologic Augmentation of a gluteal tendon repair with Regeneten Bioinductive Collagen implant and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC).

A few shots from a recent MACI procedure.

MACI, which stands for Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation, is a regenerative procedure that aims to repair damaged cartilage in the joints. Here's how it works:

1⃣ First, a small sample of healthy cartilage cells is collected from the patient's own knee through a minimally invasive procedure.

2⃣ These cartilage cells are then sent to a specialized lab, where they are multiplied and grown in a special matrix, creating a larger quantity of healthy cartilage cells.

3⃣ After a few weeks, the newly grown cartilage cells are implanted back into the patient's knee joint, where they integrate with the existing damaged cartilage and promote the healing process.

The result? Improved joint function, reduced pain, and a chance to regain an active and pain-free lifestyle!

We are proud to offer the MACI procedure as part of our commitment to providing the latest advancements in orthopedic care. If you're suffering from cartilage defects or injuries, MACI might be the solution you've been searching for. Reach out to us to learn more and see if you're a candidate for this transformative procedure.

We love seeing patients return to a normal lifestyle after their injuries! Great work, Olivia!

So proud of our entire team, and thankful to our patients and community for this honor! Let OMGTB help you too!

It's official! The Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay is the WINNER of the Tampa Bay Best of the Best, People's Choice award in the Orthopedic Surgeon Category!

This award is especially meaningful to us as it was voted on by our patients and the local community. It is our privilege serving you all and we sincerely thank you for this honor!

Education is the key to success. We are thrilled to have physicians like Dr. Mark Sando who prioritize sharing their expertise with our staff. When you choose OMG you’re not just benefiting from exceptional medical expertise, but also a team that’s committed to staying at the forefront of orthopaedic advancements.

Graduation Day!

Marisa is now 6 months out from her revision ACL reconstruction using fertilized technique with BMAC. She has recovered extremely fast and is passing all functional tests with flying colors! She is ready to return to work as an active police officer…great job Marisa and thank you for your service to our community!
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Our superstar patient Nancy is back on the pickleball court after her successful rotator cuff repair. She’s been such a great patient and friend, Dr. Mark Sando picked up these gifts for her return!

🥳 We'd like to extend a huge congratulations to Ruth Lawrence, retiring today after 14 years with OMG!

"Everyone on the OMG Board would like to express their sincerest appreciation for the work and dedication you’ve given to Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay. Since May 4th, 2009, you have been a major part of the culture and core of this company as well as a pillar of our community in multiple ways. Your quick wit, commitment to morale, genuineness, and transcriptionist skills that make us look amazing will certainly be missed. We wish you nothing but the best as you move forward into the next chapter of your life." - OMG Board

Thank you, Ruth!

4 years ago I met Joe after one of the worst MLKI Ive ever seen derailed his wrestling career.

Hardwork and perseverance and he completed a half marathon last week and is training for an UltraMarathon by next year! Congrats Joe! 🎉💪