About Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

When a metacarpal fracture threatened an elite basketball player’s career, his mother’s research led them from the Midwest to Dr. Jeffrey Deren, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, who helped Tyler rebound from his finger injury.

Robin Jansson is a star defender for the Orlando City Soccer Club, thrilling thousands of screaming fans with every slide tackle and kick. Katie Erickson is a busy mom who is an executive at a Florida theme park – all while managing Type 1 diabetes. The two strangers with totally different lives had one thing in common: Foot injuries that threatened to derail their futures. Robin Jansson is an actual patient and paid endorsement.

When it was revealed that Ellis’ pain was being caused by a torn meniscus and that he needed knee surgery, Dr. McFadden gave Ellis the opportunity to choose the care he felt was best.

JD is used to giving everything his all, so when looking for care for his orthopedic injuries, he expected a team equally committed to his wellbeing. With Orlando Health’s orthopedic experts, JD received successful surgeries that relieved his aches and pains improved his quality of life.

My knee pain had gotten so bad that I found it hard to walk and stand. Everything was a real effort, and it was exhausting. Knee replacement surgery at Orlando Health gave me my freedom back. I now have my normal life back and don’t have to question if I can do something anymore.

The quality of the care I received, from Dr. Murrah and his staff, to everyone I encountered at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, was truly above par. I describe it as “intentional.” It’s more than just a job to these people.

When a metacarpal fracture threatened an elite basketball player’s career, his mother’s research led them from the Midwest to Dr. Jeffrey Deren, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, who helped Tyler rebound from his finger injury.