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UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Alaina Thomas
There aren't many people who can say they've been a varsity athlete since the sixth grade, but for Bell Bulldog senior softball player Alaina Thomas, that opportunity has…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Micah Dehaven
With an enrollment of under 200 students, Cedar Key School is known as the smallest public high school in Florida. But for this tight-knit community and its athletes, the…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Jayden Terry
Heading into the 2024-25 basketball season, the Gainesville High School women's basketball team set a collective goal: to reach the state championship. Mission accomplished.…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Ilyana Graciani
For many athletes, injuries are a part of the game. While some are forced to move on, others use setbacks as motivation to return stronger. For Ilyana Graciani, a junior…
UF Ortho Research Explores Connection Between PTSD and Orthopaedic Trauma
In a groundbreaking study, UF Health researchers are delving into the intricate relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and orthopaedic trauma. Led by Dr.…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Ayden Phillips
Hitting a baseball is considered one of the toughest feats in sports. With a ball traveling up to 100 mph and the mound just 60 feet, 6 inches away, a batter has less than a…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - William Collett
St. Francis Catholic Academy senior William Collett has had a journey like few others in youth sports. The shooting guard has overcome tremendous obstacles to become the…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Kennedy Smith
For Bell senior weightlifter Kennedy Smith, the journey to success has always been fueled by a desire to be the best. However, after winning three straight regional titles in…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Ar’Nayshia Griffin
Ar'Nayshia Griffin, a junior guard for Bradford High School, has been named the UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week. The Starke native is currently…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Finn Buchanan
Being a four-year starter at the high school level isn't easy, and accomplishing that for one of the best teams in the state is a rarity. But for Buchholz senior wrestler…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Maddie Smith
The Bell Bulldogs' Lady Basketball team faced some early challenges to start the new year, but thanks to senior Maddie Smith, they've bounced back from three consecutive…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Mariah Cox
The Columbia girl's varsity basketball team has faced a string of early-season injuries, leading to struggles and a four-game losing streak. However, the Tigers have turned…