Hip
I want to get back to my sport
Sports Medicine and Joint Preservation
When you want to get back to your sport, Ross Wodicka, MD treats the knee, hip, and shoulder injuries that keep athletes sidelined.
What Dr. Wodicka treats
Areas of care
Plan your first visit →Care for the hip, knee, shoulder
Each condition and procedure below has its own page: what it is, the options from simplest to surgical, and what recovery looks like.
Hip
Knee
Knee
Knee osteoarthritis, knee arthroscopy and ACL reconstruction.
Conditions
Procedures
Shoulder
Shoulder
Total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, rotator cuff repair and shoulder arthroscopy.
All shoulder care →
Not sure what is causing your pain?
Request an appointmentYou do not need a diagnosis to book. The first visit is where the cause is found.
Approach to care
Start with the simplest treatment that works
Care starts with a clear diagnosis and the simplest option that fits your goals. When surgery is the right step, it is planned around you and explained in full before anything is scheduled.
01
Listen first
Begin with what changed, what hurts and what matters to you.
02
Make the diagnosis clear
Review the examination and imaging in plain language.
03
Compare the options
Consider non-surgical and surgical choices in a sensible order.
04
Plan the next step
Leave with a clear understanding of what comes next.
Meet your surgeon
Ross Wodicka
Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery, Hip Surgery, Knee Surgery, Minimally Invasive Arthroscopy, Shoulder, Hip, Knee"I want to get back to my sport." That's what Dr. Ross Wodicka hears most often from the patients he sees in Fort Lauderdale, and it's the question his sports medicine practice is organized around. Dr. Wodicka's focus is the knee and hip.
- Medical schoolVirginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineDoctor of Medicine
- ResidencyUniversity of MiamiOrthopedic surgery
- FellowshipSouthern California Orthopedic Institute, Los AngelesSports Medicine
Hospitals and memberships
- Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute · Fort Lauderdale
Treatments explained
Understand the options
The main treatments in this practice, each with a full explanation of who it helps and what recovery looks like.
Shoulder
Total Shoulder Replacement
Who it helps, how it is done and what recovery looks like.
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Shoulder
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Who it helps, how it is done and what recovery looks like.
Learn more →
Knee
Knee Arthroscopy
Who it helps, how it is done and what recovery looks like.
Learn more →Your care, step by step
A clear path from first call to plan
- 01Request a visitCall the office or use the booking link to choose a time.
- 02Bring your recordsImaging, prior reports and a medication list help make the first visit useful.
- 03Examination and discussionAn exam and a plain explanation of what is going on.
- 04Decide togetherThe options are laid out so you can choose the plan that fits.
Patient resources
Plan your next step
Your first visitWhat to bring and what happens→Preparing for surgeryThe weeks before and the day of→Insurance and billingCoverage, referrals and estimates→QuestionsAnswers to common questions→For referring physiciansHow to refer a patient→Reading
In-depth guides
Complete guide
Fractures (Broken Bones)
What it is, how it is diagnosed and every treatment option.
Shoulder · complete guide
Total Shoulder Replacement
Who it helps, how it is done and what recovery looks like.
Shoulder · complete guide
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Who it helps, how it is done and what recovery looks like.
Questions
Before your first visit
If your question is not here, the office is glad to help by phone.
Does Dr. Wodicka treat shoulder, hip, and knee problems?+
Yes. His practice in Fort Lauderdale centers on sports medicine, hip, and knee care, and his procedures also include shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, and shoulder replacement. Whether the problem started with a sports injury or developed over time, he evaluates the joint and lays out the options from there.
Will I need surgery for my hip or knee pain?+
Not necessarily. Dr. Wodicka offers hip joint injections, knee injections, and cortisone injections as non-surgical options, and for hip pain he offers joint preservation approaches such as hip arthroscopy and hip labral repair before surgery becomes part of the conversation. Whether surgery is the right next step depends on the joint, the injury, and how it has responded to treatment so far.
What is Dr. Wodicka's medical training?+
He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Los Angeles. Before that, he finished his residency at the University of Miami and earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute in Fort Lauderdale.
Can Dr. Wodicka help me get back to my sport?+
Yes. His sports medicine fellowship training centers on helping athletes return to their sport, and for knee injuries he performs ACL reconstruction, cartilage restoration, and other joint preservation procedures. The right path depends on the injury and how the joint is healing, something he evaluates directly with each patient.
Is Dr. Wodicka accepting new patients?+
Yes. Dr. Wodicka is accepting new patients at his practice in Fort Lauderdale, with hospital affiliation at Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute. This information is educational and does not replace a medical evaluation.
Map of 5597 N Dixie Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Visit the officeFort Lauderdale office
- Address5597 N Dixie Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 - Phone(954) 542-4160
Ready to talk about your care?
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