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	<title>Sam Arensman, The Comeback Kid</title>
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Sanibel School 4th grader Sam Arensman put the finishing touches on a Hollywood storyline with a series of swings of the baseball bat on May 16 to become the Home Run Derby champion.
Sam, who underwent major surgery in January 2009 to lengthen his right leg by two inches, showed how far he has come by winning the highly prized derby competition over a talented field of Sanibel Little Leaguers.
&ldquo;What a way to come back -- we&rsquo;re very proud of Sam, his positive attitude and perseverance,&rdquo; said his father, Andre, a realtor with Royal Shell Preferred Properties.
It&rsquo;s a story of community as well as young Sam&rsquo;s mettle and cheerful outlook, from classmates at school to the doctors who managed his care. Sanibel Islanders could not have been more helpful in getting&nbsp;him through the harrowing experience. 
In 2008, during a visit to Cape Cod, his childhood doctors recommended the family go forward with a complicated surgery to add 42 millimeters to his right leg. Sam had grown up with his left leg slightly longer than his right, but had always gotten along very well. However, they knew he would almost certainly have a medical procedure at some point.
Many urged the Arensmans to do the surgery with specialists in Massachusetts, but after meeting with Sanibel doctors Brett Shannon and John Churchill, who live on the island and are partners at Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida (pedsortho.net), they decided to stay here.
"I was extremely impressed with Dr. Shannon and Dr. Churchill," said Andre.
"They blew us away with their knowledge and expertise. They went through all the data and statistics and gave us so much of their time. We felt totally safe with them."
The surgery, a success, involved the insertion of pins and rods along Sam&rsquo;s right leg. Forthe next 42 days he had to rotate a screw in his leg .25 millimeters, four times per day. Each morning he arrived at class in a wheelchair.
His friends in Renae Atkinson&rsquo;s class rallied to his side, and each day one of them was selected to assist him with general activities. 
"They couldn't have been nicer," said Andre Arensman. "They were fighting to see who could wheel him around!"
At home his mom, sister Daisy and brother Ben were a tremendous support.Missing the baseball season in 2009 was hard, but Sam came roaring back in the fall to play flag football and goalie for the soccer team. This spring his Little League team, the Chicago Cubs, voted him Best Infield Glove, the prelude to becoming the Home Run King.
"Sam's a great kid, very laid-back, a real island type of guy," said his dad And ready for more sports.
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Sanibel School 4th grader Sam Arensman put the finishing touches on a Hollywood storyline with a series of swings of the baseball bat on May 16 to become the Home Run Derby champion.
Sam, who underwent major surgery in January 2009 to lengthen his right leg by two inches, showed how far he has come by winning the highly prized derby competition over a talented field of Sanibel Little Leaguers.
&ldquo;What a way to come back -- we&rsquo;re very proud of Sam, his positive attitude and perseverance,&rdquo; said his father, Andre, a realtor with Royal Shell Preferred Properties.
It&rsquo;s a story of community as well as young Sam&rsquo;s mettle and cheerful outlook, from classmates at school to the doctors who managed his care. Sanibel Islanders could not have been more helpful in getting&nbsp;him through the harrowing experience. 
In 2008, during a visit to Cape Cod, his childhood doctors recommended the family go forward with a complicated surgery to add 42 millimeters to his right leg. Sam had grown up with his left leg slightly longer than his right, but had always gotten along very well. However, they knew he would almost certainly have a medical procedure at some point.
Many urged the Arensmans to do the surgery with specialists in Massachusetts, but after meeting with Sanibel doctors Brett Shannon and John Churchill, who live on the island and are partners at Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida (pedsortho.net), they decided to stay here.
"I was extremely impressed with Dr. Shannon and Dr. Churchill," said Andre.
"They blew us away with their knowledge and expertise. They went through all the data and statistics and gave us so much of their time. We felt totally safe with them."
The surgery, a success, involved the insertion of pins and rods along Sam&rsquo;s right leg. Forthe next 42 days he had to rotate a screw in his leg .25 millimeters, four times per day. Each morning he arrived at class in a wheelchair.
His friends in Renae Atkinson&rsquo;s class rallied to his side, and each day one of them was selected to assist him with general activities. 
"They couldn't have been nicer," said Andre Arensman. "They were fighting to see who could wheel him around!"
At home his mom, sister Daisy and brother Ben were a tremendous support.Missing the baseball season in 2009 was hard, but Sam came roaring back in the fall to play flag football and goalie for the soccer team. This spring his Little League team, the Chicago Cubs, voted him Best Infield Glove, the prelude to becoming the Home Run King.
"Sam's a great kid, very laid-back, a real island type of guy," said his dad And ready for more sports.
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	<title>Pediatric Orthopedics Adds Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to the Medical Team
Unique Combination of Skills Enhances Care for Young Patients</title>
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	<pubDate>9/25/2009</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[(Fort Myers --- September 25, 2009) --- Matthew R. Wagner, M.D., M.A joined the staff of Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida.
Specializing in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Wagner is uniquely trained to deal with musculoskeletal injuries like broken bones and joint, ligament, tendon and muscle problems in developing children as well as congenital and developmental conditions such as scoliosis, limb deformity and spina bifida. 
"Dr. Wagner's expertise in Pediatric Orthopedics adds to the dimension of our practice," said pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida founding partner Dr. Brett Shannon. "We know that treating children is much different than caring for adults, because they are still growing and developing." 
Dr. Wagner is board eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America. He graduated from and completed both his internship and residency at State University of New York at Stony Brook, in Long Island, New York, and was most recently a Fellow of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Arnold Palmer Children&rsquo;s Hospital in Orlando, Fla.
As part of the Pediatric Orthopedics team, he is now available to provide pediatric orthopedic surgery services to young patients throughout Southwest Florida. He is accepting appointments and can be reached at 239-432-5100. ]]></description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[(Fort Myers --- September 25, 2009) --- Matthew R. Wagner, M.D., M.A joined the staff of Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida.
Specializing in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Wagner is uniquely trained to deal with musculoskeletal injuries like broken bones and joint, ligament, tendon and muscle problems in developing children as well as congenital and developmental conditions such as scoliosis, limb deformity and spina bifida. 
"Dr. Wagner's expertise in Pediatric Orthopedics adds to the dimension of our practice," said pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida founding partner Dr. Brett Shannon. "We know that treating children is much different than caring for adults, because they are still growing and developing." 
Dr. Wagner is board eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America. He graduated from and completed both his internship and residency at State University of New York at Stony Brook, in Long Island, New York, and was most recently a Fellow of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Arnold Palmer Children&rsquo;s Hospital in Orlando, Fla.
As part of the Pediatric Orthopedics team, he is now available to provide pediatric orthopedic surgery services to young patients throughout Southwest Florida. He is accepting appointments and can be reached at 239-432-5100. ]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Cape girl recovering after getting titanium bone submission special to The News Press</title>
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	<pubDate>8/10/2007</pubDate>
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Cape girl recovering after getting titanium bone MARY HAWK 

A Cape Coral girl is recuperating at her home after surgery to replace her femur with one made of titanium.







Angeline Thompson, 5, was released from HealthPark Medical Center Thursday after being in the hospital since Aug. 3. 

In April, Angeline was taken to Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida with what appeared to be a possible fracture in her left femur. A biopsy showed that Angeline had Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. 

During a four-hour surgery on Aug. 3, her cancerous femur was removed and replaced with one made of titanium. 

"It was only the sixth time this procedure has been performed in the United States and approximately the 53rd time it has been performed worldwide," said Karen Krieger, Lee Memorial Health System spokeswoman. 

The surgery was performed by Dr. Doug Letson, an orthopedic oncological surgeon who specializes in Ewing's sarcoma at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. 

"We want to keep the kids close to home and Dr. Letson came down from Tampa to help us do that," said Dr. Brett Shannon, a surgeon with Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida. "Dr. Letson has made several visits to our medical center so that kids and teenagers can get the medical care they need and stay near their families." 

As Angeline grows, the femur can be extended in minutes in a doctor's office to keep pace with her other leg. The femur is lengthened with a machine that emits electromagnetic waves and can be expanded at a rate of 1 millimeter every four minutes. 
Angeline is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer which will continue until April 2008. She is the daughter of Jason and Kim Thompson.]]></description>
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Cape girl recovering after getting titanium bone MARY HAWK 

A Cape Coral girl is recuperating at her home after surgery to replace her femur with one made of titanium.







Angeline Thompson, 5, was released from HealthPark Medical Center Thursday after being in the hospital since Aug. 3. 

In April, Angeline was taken to Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida with what appeared to be a possible fracture in her left femur. A biopsy showed that Angeline had Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. 

During a four-hour surgery on Aug. 3, her cancerous femur was removed and replaced with one made of titanium. 

"It was only the sixth time this procedure has been performed in the United States and approximately the 53rd time it has been performed worldwide," said Karen Krieger, Lee Memorial Health System spokeswoman. 

The surgery was performed by Dr. Doug Letson, an orthopedic oncological surgeon who specializes in Ewing's sarcoma at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. 

"We want to keep the kids close to home and Dr. Letson came down from Tampa to help us do that," said Dr. Brett Shannon, a surgeon with Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida. "Dr. Letson has made several visits to our medical center so that kids and teenagers can get the medical care they need and stay near their families." 

As Angeline grows, the femur can be extended in minutes in a doctor's office to keep pace with her other leg. The femur is lengthened with a machine that emits electromagnetic waves and can be expanded at a rate of 1 millimeter every four minutes. 
Angeline is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer which will continue until April 2008. She is the daughter of Jason and Kim Thompson.]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Lee Orthopedists fix young scoliosis cases submission special to The News Press</title>
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	<pubDate>6/21/2007</pubDate>
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Lee orthopedists fix young scoliosis cases Jennifer Booth Reed On a Southwest Florida teen's summer to-do list: Visit grandma, hang out with friends, go to beach, get curve in spine straightened.






Recovery rooms at The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida will see lots of teens, mostly girls, recovering from scoliosis surgeries. The surgeons from Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida, the region's only children's orthopedic practice, will do two cases a week during the vacation period. 

The patients can get back on their feet within a day or so of the operation, but they need a few weeks before they're ready to resume all their typical activities. Dr. John Churchill, one of the practice's partners, said one of his recent patients was riding an ATV six weeks after the surgery. 

The surgeons operate on 30 to 40 patients annually. The average age is 13 or 14. 

Chelsea Wyatt, 14, of Cape Coral has known for more than a year that her day was coming. Churchill fused Wyatt's spine last Tuesday, inserting two titanium rods along the spine with 16 screws that will hold the braces in place for the rest of Wyatt's life. Before the surgery, Wyatt's spine looked like a reverse "S." The curve measured between 56 and 58 degrees, and doctors knew it was going to get worse as she aged. 

"At first, I was sad," said Wyatt of her surgery. "Then I was OK with it." 

She had no pain and the curve didn't limit her activities, which included playing tennis and basketball. But if the curve worsened, it could compress her organs and deform her figure.

"This is preventative," said her father, J.R. Wyatt, who stood at her bedside. "This was to keep it from getting worse. The hard thing was how do you explain to a young lady, a 14-year-old, that you have to go to the hospital to fix something that's not broken." 

No one knows why scoliosis strikes, though it appears to run in families. 

"It's not from book bags or bad posture," Churchill said. "It just happens." 

Most children who get it will grow normally until they reach 10 to 12 years old, and then the spine starts to curve and twist. 

Ten percent of the population will have a mild curve of 10 degrees or so. They require no treatment. Doctors might try putting children with more severe curves in braces. The braces won't correct the existing curve, but for some scoliosis victims, they will keep the curve from worsening. 

Only about one in 1,000 scoliosis patients requires surgery, Churchill said. The procedure carries a one in 600 chance of paralysis, but Churchill said he and his fellow surgeons use sophisticated devices to monitor the spinal cord during surgery. 

The Pediatric Orthopedics doctors have been working to enhance their treatment of the disease at The Children's Hospital. They've added special surgical tables and hired specially trained nurses to help the patients recover. 

A few years ago, the practice and hospital were also the first in the state to be granted FDA permission to use an expandable titanium rib for young children with spinal deformities. Young children can't have a spinal fusion procedure like Wyatt because they're still growing. 

Parents can check their children's spines by asking them to bend down and touch their toes. Sometimes the curve is obvious. Other tell-tale signs include a raised shoulder blade. 

Chelsea Wyatt said she looks forward to her recovering and starting her freshman year in Cape Coral High School's International Baccalaureate program. She advised other children who will have surgery this summer not to worry. 
"They don't have any reason to be nervous. Yeah, you'll be sore, but it's better than living your life in pain," she said.]]></description>
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Lee orthopedists fix young scoliosis cases Jennifer Booth Reed On a Southwest Florida teen's summer to-do list: Visit grandma, hang out with friends, go to beach, get curve in spine straightened.






Recovery rooms at The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida will see lots of teens, mostly girls, recovering from scoliosis surgeries. The surgeons from Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida, the region's only children's orthopedic practice, will do two cases a week during the vacation period. 

The patients can get back on their feet within a day or so of the operation, but they need a few weeks before they're ready to resume all their typical activities. Dr. John Churchill, one of the practice's partners, said one of his recent patients was riding an ATV six weeks after the surgery. 

The surgeons operate on 30 to 40 patients annually. The average age is 13 or 14. 

Chelsea Wyatt, 14, of Cape Coral has known for more than a year that her day was coming. Churchill fused Wyatt's spine last Tuesday, inserting two titanium rods along the spine with 16 screws that will hold the braces in place for the rest of Wyatt's life. Before the surgery, Wyatt's spine looked like a reverse "S." The curve measured between 56 and 58 degrees, and doctors knew it was going to get worse as she aged. 

"At first, I was sad," said Wyatt of her surgery. "Then I was OK with it." 

She had no pain and the curve didn't limit her activities, which included playing tennis and basketball. But if the curve worsened, it could compress her organs and deform her figure.

"This is preventative," said her father, J.R. Wyatt, who stood at her bedside. "This was to keep it from getting worse. The hard thing was how do you explain to a young lady, a 14-year-old, that you have to go to the hospital to fix something that's not broken." 

No one knows why scoliosis strikes, though it appears to run in families. 

"It's not from book bags or bad posture," Churchill said. "It just happens." 

Most children who get it will grow normally until they reach 10 to 12 years old, and then the spine starts to curve and twist. 

Ten percent of the population will have a mild curve of 10 degrees or so. They require no treatment. Doctors might try putting children with more severe curves in braces. The braces won't correct the existing curve, but for some scoliosis victims, they will keep the curve from worsening. 

Only about one in 1,000 scoliosis patients requires surgery, Churchill said. The procedure carries a one in 600 chance of paralysis, but Churchill said he and his fellow surgeons use sophisticated devices to monitor the spinal cord during surgery. 

The Pediatric Orthopedics doctors have been working to enhance their treatment of the disease at The Children's Hospital. They've added special surgical tables and hired specially trained nurses to help the patients recover. 

A few years ago, the practice and hospital were also the first in the state to be granted FDA permission to use an expandable titanium rib for young children with spinal deformities. Young children can't have a spinal fusion procedure like Wyatt because they're still growing. 

Parents can check their children's spines by asking them to bend down and touch their toes. Sometimes the curve is obvious. Other tell-tale signs include a raised shoulder blade. 

Chelsea Wyatt said she looks forward to her recovering and starting her freshman year in Cape Coral High School's International Baccalaureate program. She advised other children who will have surgery this summer not to worry. 
"They don't have any reason to be nervous. Yeah, you'll be sore, but it's better than living your life in pain," she said.]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Sports Clinic for Young Athletes Available at Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida</title>
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	<pubDate>11/16/2006</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Beginning with fall sports and the regular routine of school athletics and physical education, injuries in children and young athletes are on the rise.

That&rsquo;s why the physicians of Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida introduced the Sports Clinicfor children and teens in addition to the practice&rsquo;s regular office hours.&nbsp; 

The Sports Clinic at Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida is specifically geared for the young athlete with an injury.&nbsp; The clinic is staffed by a unique sports medicine team who are ready to diagnose and treat children and teens with sports-related injuries.

The Sports Clinic will be open every Monday evening from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the new Pediatric Orthopedics office, located on the corner of Bass Road and HealthPark Circle, on the HealthPark Medical Center campus in Fort Myers.

Parent, coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to call 239.432.5100 to schedule an appointment, or for information if a child or young athlete requires medical attention.

Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida is the area&rsquo;s only orthopedics practice that specializes in treating children who have growing bones and other unique needs. Diagnosing and treating sports medicine injuries in the young athlete since 1992, the physicians of Pediatric Orthopedics offer evaluation (diagnosis and prognosis) and treatment (casting / splinting, and/or surgery and/or prescription) and follow up care.

If surgery becomes necessary, the physicians utilize advanced techniques to help shorten recovery time.&nbsp;We&nbsp;develop a comprehensive sports-injury treatment regimen that will enable the young athlete to heal and return to sports activities safely and as soon as possible.

No member of the team should be sidelined because of injury, especially during the relatively short sports seasons.&nbsp; Please call 239-432-5100 for the Sports Clinic at Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida.]]></description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Beginning with fall sports and the regular routine of school athletics and physical education, injuries in children and young athletes are on the rise.

That&rsquo;s why the physicians of Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida introduced the Sports Clinicfor children and teens in addition to the practice&rsquo;s regular office hours.&nbsp; 

The Sports Clinic at Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida is specifically geared for the young athlete with an injury.&nbsp; The clinic is staffed by a unique sports medicine team who are ready to diagnose and treat children and teens with sports-related injuries.

The Sports Clinic will be open every Monday evening from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the new Pediatric Orthopedics office, located on the corner of Bass Road and HealthPark Circle, on the HealthPark Medical Center campus in Fort Myers.

Parent, coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to call 239.432.5100 to schedule an appointment, or for information if a child or young athlete requires medical attention.

Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida is the area&rsquo;s only orthopedics practice that specializes in treating children who have growing bones and other unique needs. Diagnosing and treating sports medicine injuries in the young athlete since 1992, the physicians of Pediatric Orthopedics offer evaluation (diagnosis and prognosis) and treatment (casting / splinting, and/or surgery and/or prescription) and follow up care.

If surgery becomes necessary, the physicians utilize advanced techniques to help shorten recovery time.&nbsp;We&nbsp;develop a comprehensive sports-injury treatment regimen that will enable the young athlete to heal and return to sports activities safely and as soon as possible.

No member of the team should be sidelined because of injury, especially during the relatively short sports seasons.&nbsp; Please call 239-432-5100 for the Sports Clinic at Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida.]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS TO CELEBRATE NEW LOCATION
WITH X-TREME EVENT
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	<pubDate>6/1/2006</pubDate>
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Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida will move its office to a newly constructed building located at 15821 Hollyfern Ct. located on the corner of Bass Road and HealthPark Circle, on the HealthPark Florida campus in South Fort Myers in early June 2006.

To celebrate the move, Doctors Brett Shannon, John Churchill and Dennis Cardone 
are hosting an open house for the community on Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to offer tours of the new freestanding building devoted solely to the orthopedic care of children and teens and The Children&rsquo;s Sports Center offering a specialized focus on the care of young athletes.&nbsp; 

Perfection on Wheels, a California-based Trick Bike team will be on hand to entertain with X-treme bike tricks on land and in the air with the help of a half pipe.&nbsp; These professional bikers will demonstrate bicycle safety.&nbsp; Bicycle helmets will be donated and fitted for the first 100 children in attendance compliments of the Children&rsquo;s Advocacy Program at The Children&rsquo;s Hospital of Southwest Florida.

Refreshments, food, fun, music, games, informational booths, and demonstrations will round out the activities.&nbsp; The public is invited to come out and enjoy the trick bike show, a bounce house, crab races, finger casts for kids, and demonstrations such as lacrosse, fencing, cheerleading and dance.

The new office of Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida features a comfortable, family-friendly waiting room, open spaces, and treatment rooms, as well as diagnostic equipment, physical therapy services, and a sports medicine center for young athletes.

&ldquo;When the Nemours Clinic chose to move out of Southwest Florida, the pediatric subspecialty physicians made a commitment to stay here in our community,&rdquo; said Dr. Shannon, the area&rsquo;s first pediatric orthopedic surgeon.&nbsp; &ldquo;We have more than proven the need for specialized care for children in Southwest Florida and this building is a strong sign of our commitment to serving area children from a three and four county reach.&rdquo;

Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida is Southwest Florida&rsquo;s only orthopedic practice devoted solely to the orthopedic treatment needs of infants, children and teens from birth to age 18.&nbsp; With specialized training in treating children, Doctors Shannon and Churchill are board certified and fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons.&nbsp; Dr. Shannon has been caring for children and young athletes in Southwest Florida since 1992.&nbsp; Dr. Dennis Cardone, board certified in family medicine and sports medicine, recently joined the practice to add a new dimension to the care of surgical and non-surgical orthopedic injuries.

The new location provides convenient access for patients and families with a close proximity to the Children&rsquo;s Hospital of Southwest Florida and the Ronald McDonald House. The new office address is:&nbsp; 15821 Hollyfern Court, Fort Myers, and the telephone number remains the same, 239-432-5100.
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Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida will move its office to a newly constructed building located at 15821 Hollyfern Ct. located on the corner of Bass Road and HealthPark Circle, on the HealthPark Florida campus in South Fort Myers in early June 2006.

To celebrate the move, Doctors Brett Shannon, John Churchill and Dennis Cardone 
are hosting an open house for the community on Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to offer tours of the new freestanding building devoted solely to the orthopedic care of children and teens and The Children&rsquo;s Sports Center offering a specialized focus on the care of young athletes.&nbsp; 

Perfection on Wheels, a California-based Trick Bike team will be on hand to entertain with X-treme bike tricks on land and in the air with the help of a half pipe.&nbsp; These professional bikers will demonstrate bicycle safety.&nbsp; Bicycle helmets will be donated and fitted for the first 100 children in attendance compliments of the Children&rsquo;s Advocacy Program at The Children&rsquo;s Hospital of Southwest Florida.

Refreshments, food, fun, music, games, informational booths, and demonstrations will round out the activities.&nbsp; The public is invited to come out and enjoy the trick bike show, a bounce house, crab races, finger casts for kids, and demonstrations such as lacrosse, fencing, cheerleading and dance.

The new office of Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida features a comfortable, family-friendly waiting room, open spaces, and treatment rooms, as well as diagnostic equipment, physical therapy services, and a sports medicine center for young athletes.

&ldquo;When the Nemours Clinic chose to move out of Southwest Florida, the pediatric subspecialty physicians made a commitment to stay here in our community,&rdquo; said Dr. Shannon, the area&rsquo;s first pediatric orthopedic surgeon.&nbsp; &ldquo;We have more than proven the need for specialized care for children in Southwest Florida and this building is a strong sign of our commitment to serving area children from a three and four county reach.&rdquo;

Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida is Southwest Florida&rsquo;s only orthopedic practice devoted solely to the orthopedic treatment needs of infants, children and teens from birth to age 18.&nbsp; With specialized training in treating children, Doctors Shannon and Churchill are board certified and fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons.&nbsp; Dr. Shannon has been caring for children and young athletes in Southwest Florida since 1992.&nbsp; Dr. Dennis Cardone, board certified in family medicine and sports medicine, recently joined the practice to add a new dimension to the care of surgical and non-surgical orthopedic injuries.

The new location provides convenient access for patients and families with a close proximity to the Children&rsquo;s Hospital of Southwest Florida and the Ronald McDonald House. The new office address is:&nbsp; 15821 Hollyfern Court, Fort Myers, and the telephone number remains the same, 239-432-5100.
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	<title>In the Trenches submission special to The News Press</title>
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	<pubDate>2/28/2006</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Name:&nbsp; Michael Young
Title:&nbsp; Physician Assistant for Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida
Job:&nbsp; Physician Assistants are licensed health care professionals trained in the same format as physicians.&nbsp; They have postgraduate degree and certification to work as mid level health care providers under the supervision of physicians.
I work in pediatric orthopedics under the direction of two orthopedic surgeons Doctors Brett Shannon and John Churchill, and we deal with a wide spectrum of orthopedic conditions in newborns to children up to age 18.&nbsp; A lot of what I do is work with sports injuries in children and teens.
I run a daily fracture clinic seeing as many as 30 to 40 patients a day with many acute injuries and confer with the physicians on treatment plans.
My day consists of a wide variety of tasks ranging from reducing fractures of the arm, assisting with comprehensive surgeries such as ligament reconstructions of the knee, to assess rehabilitation efforts that allow kids to get back into their sport.
I enjoy working with children as well as teenagers, assisting them in their healing process.&nbsp; I have found that you have to be honest with kids, if they see that you truly care, then you have a good chance at being trusted and becoming their friend.
I have worked in this field since 1991, and have watched firsthand the growth of our youth population.&nbsp; We are the sole "pediatric only" orthopedic group in Southwest Florida which makes me the only pediatric orthopedic PA in the entire three county area!
I feel I have a connection with the local high school athletes.&nbsp; Having graduated from high school here, I donate my efforts each spring to several local high schools for free pre-participation sports physicals.
Goal:&nbsp; Continue to assist children/adolescents to heal their injuries and continue to be a positive role model for the people around me.
Hobbies, interests, and activities:&nbsp; Spending time with my wife, travel and training/competing in triathlons.&nbsp; We recently returned from a mission trip to China.
Last book read:&nbsp; "The Book of Hope," a chronological account of the life of Jesus.
Family:&nbsp; My wife Christine and I are in the process of international adoption.
Words of Advice:&nbsp; Success is a journey not a destination.&nbsp; If something comes easy, then chances are you haven't pushed yourself to your highest potential.
For further information, contact:
Carolyn Rogers, CR Public Relations 239-850-5020 (cell), 239-432-9722 (office)
Carolyn@CRPublicRelations.com

Contact for this submission:&nbsp;&nbsp; Annette Murray, Practice Manager, Pediatric Orthopedics, 239-432-5105.]]></description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Name:&nbsp; Michael Young
Title:&nbsp; Physician Assistant for Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida
Job:&nbsp; Physician Assistants are licensed health care professionals trained in the same format as physicians.&nbsp; They have postgraduate degree and certification to work as mid level health care providers under the supervision of physicians.
I work in pediatric orthopedics under the direction of two orthopedic surgeons Doctors Brett Shannon and John Churchill, and we deal with a wide spectrum of orthopedic conditions in newborns to children up to age 18.&nbsp; A lot of what I do is work with sports injuries in children and teens.
I run a daily fracture clinic seeing as many as 30 to 40 patients a day with many acute injuries and confer with the physicians on treatment plans.
My day consists of a wide variety of tasks ranging from reducing fractures of the arm, assisting with comprehensive surgeries such as ligament reconstructions of the knee, to assess rehabilitation efforts that allow kids to get back into their sport.
I enjoy working with children as well as teenagers, assisting them in their healing process.&nbsp; I have found that you have to be honest with kids, if they see that you truly care, then you have a good chance at being trusted and becoming their friend.
I have worked in this field since 1991, and have watched firsthand the growth of our youth population.&nbsp; We are the sole "pediatric only" orthopedic group in Southwest Florida which makes me the only pediatric orthopedic PA in the entire three county area!
I feel I have a connection with the local high school athletes.&nbsp; Having graduated from high school here, I donate my efforts each spring to several local high schools for free pre-participation sports physicals.
Goal:&nbsp; Continue to assist children/adolescents to heal their injuries and continue to be a positive role model for the people around me.
Hobbies, interests, and activities:&nbsp; Spending time with my wife, travel and training/competing in triathlons.&nbsp; We recently returned from a mission trip to China.
Last book read:&nbsp; "The Book of Hope," a chronological account of the life of Jesus.
Family:&nbsp; My wife Christine and I are in the process of international adoption.
Words of Advice:&nbsp; Success is a journey not a destination.&nbsp; If something comes easy, then chances are you haven't pushed yourself to your highest potential.
For further information, contact:
Carolyn Rogers, CR Public Relations 239-850-5020 (cell), 239-432-9722 (office)
Carolyn@CRPublicRelations.com

Contact for this submission:&nbsp;&nbsp; Annette Murray, Practice Manager, Pediatric Orthopedics, 239-432-5105.]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Pediatric Orthopedics Adds Sports Medicine Specialist to the Medical Team</title>
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	<pubDate>2/2/2006</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Unique Combination of Skills Enhances Care for Young Athletes
Doctors Brett Shannon and John Churchill are pleased to announce the addition of Dennis A. Cardone, DO, FAAFP, CAQSM, to the staff of Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Specializing in Primary Care Sports Medicine, Dr. Cardone is uniquely trained to deal with sports issues in young athletes ranging from musculoskeletal injuries to medical conditions that affect athlete participations and performance.&nbsp; He was recently the director of the Sports Medicine Center and Sports Medicine Fellowship at UMDNJ- RobertWood Johson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ.
"Dr. Cardone's expertise in Sports Medicine adds to the dimension of our pediatric orthopedic practice," said Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida founding partner Dr. Brett Shannon.&nbsp; "We know that treating children is much different than caring for adults.&nbsp; This also applies to the young athlete who is still growing and developing."
Dr. Cardone is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice.&nbsp; A graduate of New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Long Island, NY, he did his internship at Brookdale Hospital, Brookdale, NY, and his residency in Family Medicine and a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Saint Peters University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ/Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY.
As part of the Pediatric Orthopedics team, he will offer Sports Medicine Services for the young athlete beginning February 2006.&nbsp; He is now accepting appointments and can be reached at 239-432-5100.
For further information, contact:Carolyn Rogers, CR Public Relations, 239-432-9722 or 239-850-5020 (cell)Carolyn@CRPublicRelations.comOr, Annette Murray, Practice Manager, 239-432-5105]]></description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Unique Combination of Skills Enhances Care for Young Athletes
Doctors Brett Shannon and John Churchill are pleased to announce the addition of Dennis A. Cardone, DO, FAAFP, CAQSM, to the staff of Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Specializing in Primary Care Sports Medicine, Dr. Cardone is uniquely trained to deal with sports issues in young athletes ranging from musculoskeletal injuries to medical conditions that affect athlete participations and performance.&nbsp; He was recently the director of the Sports Medicine Center and Sports Medicine Fellowship at UMDNJ- RobertWood Johson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ.
"Dr. Cardone's expertise in Sports Medicine adds to the dimension of our pediatric orthopedic practice," said Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida founding partner Dr. Brett Shannon.&nbsp; "We know that treating children is much different than caring for adults.&nbsp; This also applies to the young athlete who is still growing and developing."
Dr. Cardone is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice.&nbsp; A graduate of New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Long Island, NY, he did his internship at Brookdale Hospital, Brookdale, NY, and his residency in Family Medicine and a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Saint Peters University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ/Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY.
As part of the Pediatric Orthopedics team, he will offer Sports Medicine Services for the young athlete beginning February 2006.&nbsp; He is now accepting appointments and can be reached at 239-432-5100.
For further information, contact:Carolyn Rogers, CR Public Relations, 239-432-9722 or 239-850-5020 (cell)Carolyn@CRPublicRelations.comOr, Annette Murray, Practice Manager, 239-432-5105]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS ANNOUNCES NEW BUILDING</title>
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	<pubDate>12/1/2005</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Doctors Brett Shannon and John Churchill announce the construction of a new office building for their medical practice, Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida.&nbsp; Located on the corner of Bass Road and HealthPark Circle, on the HealthPark Florida campus in South Fort Myers, the freestanding building will feature a comfortable waiting room, open spaces, and treatment rooms, as well as diagnostic equipment, physical therapy services, and a sports medicine center for young athletes.&nbsp; The location provides convenient access for patients and families with a close proximity to the Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida and the Ronald McDonald House.
"When the Nemours Clinic chose to move out of Southwest Florida, the pediatric specialty physicians made a commitment to stay here in our community," said Dr. Shannon.&nbsp; "We have more than proven the need for specialized care for children in Southwest Florida and this building is a strong sign of our commitment to serving area children."
The architectural firm is Gora McGahey, the general contractor is Stevens Construction and interior design by Del Bianco Interior Design. The building will be completed by spring 2006.
Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida is Southwest Florida's only orthopedic practice devoted solely to the orthopedic treatment needs of infants, children and teens from birth to age 18.&nbsp; With specialized training in treating children, Doctors Shannon and Churchill are board certified and fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons.&nbsp; Dr. Shannon has been caring for children and young athletes in Southwest Florida since 1992.]]></description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Doctors Brett Shannon and John Churchill announce the construction of a new office building for their medical practice, Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida.&nbsp; Located on the corner of Bass Road and HealthPark Circle, on the HealthPark Florida campus in South Fort Myers, the freestanding building will feature a comfortable waiting room, open spaces, and treatment rooms, as well as diagnostic equipment, physical therapy services, and a sports medicine center for young athletes.&nbsp; The location provides convenient access for patients and families with a close proximity to the Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida and the Ronald McDonald House.
"When the Nemours Clinic chose to move out of Southwest Florida, the pediatric specialty physicians made a commitment to stay here in our community," said Dr. Shannon.&nbsp; "We have more than proven the need for specialized care for children in Southwest Florida and this building is a strong sign of our commitment to serving area children."
The architectural firm is Gora McGahey, the general contractor is Stevens Construction and interior design by Del Bianco Interior Design. The building will be completed by spring 2006.
Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida is Southwest Florida's only orthopedic practice devoted solely to the orthopedic treatment needs of infants, children and teens from birth to age 18.&nbsp; With specialized training in treating children, Doctors Shannon and Churchill are board certified and fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons.&nbsp; Dr. Shannon has been caring for children and young athletes in Southwest Florida since 1992.]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS TO CELEBRATE NEW LOCATION
WITH X-TREME EVENT
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	<pubDate>1/1/1900</pubDate>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (April 26, 2006 &ndash; Fort Myers) &ndash; Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida will move its office to a newly constructed building located on the corner of Bass Road and HealthPark Circle, on the HealthPark Florida campus in South Fort Myers in early June 2006.

To celebrate the move, Doctors Brett Shannon, John Churchill and Dennis Cardone 
will host an open house for the community on Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to offer tours of the new freestanding building devoted solely to the orthopedic care of children and teens and The Children&rsquo;s Sports Center offering a specialized focus on the care of young athletes.&nbsp; 

Perfection on Wheels, a California-based GT Trick Bike team will be on hand to entertain with X-treme bike tricks on land and in the air with the help of a halfpipe.&nbsp; These professional bikers will demonstrate bicycle safety.&nbsp; Bicycle helmets will be donated and fitted for the first 100 children in attendance.

Refreshments, food, fun, music, games, informational booths, and demonstrations will round out the activities.

The new office of Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida will feature a comfortable, family-friendly waiting room, open spaces, and treatment rooms, as well as diagnostic equipment, physical therapy services, and a sports medicine center for young athletes.

&ldquo;When the Nemours Clinic chose to move out of Southwest Florida, the pediatric specialty physicians made a commitment to stay here in our community,&rdquo; said Dr. Shannon, the area&rsquo;s first pediatric orthopedic surgeon.&nbsp; &ldquo;We have more than proven the need for specialized care for children in Southwest Florida and this building is a strong sign of our commitment to serving area children.&rdquo;

Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida is Southwest Florida&rsquo;s only orthopedic practice devoted solely to the orthopedic treatment needs of infants, children and teens from birth to age 18.&nbsp; With specialized training in treating children, Doctors Shannon and Churchill are board certified and fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons.&nbsp; Dr. Shannon has been caring for children and young athletes in Southwest Florida since 1992.&nbsp; Dr. Dennis Cardone, board certified in family medicine and sports medicine, recently joined the practice to add a new dimension to the care of surgical and non-surgical orthopedic injuries.
The new location provides convenient access for patients and families with a close proximity to the Children&rsquo;s Hospital of Southwest Florida and the Ronald McDonald House. The new office address is:&nbsp; 15821 Hollyfern Court, Fort Myers, and the telephone number remains the same, 239-432-5100.]]></description>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (April 26, 2006 &ndash; Fort Myers) &ndash; Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida will move its office to a newly constructed building located on the corner of Bass Road and HealthPark Circle, on the HealthPark Florida campus in South Fort Myers in early June 2006.

To celebrate the move, Doctors Brett Shannon, John Churchill and Dennis Cardone 
will host an open house for the community on Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to offer tours of the new freestanding building devoted solely to the orthopedic care of children and teens and The Children&rsquo;s Sports Center offering a specialized focus on the care of young athletes.&nbsp; 

Perfection on Wheels, a California-based GT Trick Bike team will be on hand to entertain with X-treme bike tricks on land and in the air with the help of a halfpipe.&nbsp; These professional bikers will demonstrate bicycle safety.&nbsp; Bicycle helmets will be donated and fitted for the first 100 children in attendance.

Refreshments, food, fun, music, games, informational booths, and demonstrations will round out the activities.

The new office of Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida will feature a comfortable, family-friendly waiting room, open spaces, and treatment rooms, as well as diagnostic equipment, physical therapy services, and a sports medicine center for young athletes.

&ldquo;When the Nemours Clinic chose to move out of Southwest Florida, the pediatric specialty physicians made a commitment to stay here in our community,&rdquo; said Dr. Shannon, the area&rsquo;s first pediatric orthopedic surgeon.&nbsp; &ldquo;We have more than proven the need for specialized care for children in Southwest Florida and this building is a strong sign of our commitment to serving area children.&rdquo;

Pediatric Orthopedics of Southwest Florida is Southwest Florida&rsquo;s only orthopedic practice devoted solely to the orthopedic treatment needs of infants, children and teens from birth to age 18.&nbsp; With specialized training in treating children, Doctors Shannon and Churchill are board certified and fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons.&nbsp; Dr. Shannon has been caring for children and young athletes in Southwest Florida since 1992.&nbsp; Dr. Dennis Cardone, board certified in family medicine and sports medicine, recently joined the practice to add a new dimension to the care of surgical and non-surgical orthopedic injuries.
The new location provides convenient access for patients and families with a close proximity to the Children&rsquo;s Hospital of Southwest Florida and the Ronald McDonald House. The new office address is:&nbsp; 15821 Hollyfern Court, Fort Myers, and the telephone number remains the same, 239-432-5100.]]></content:encoded>
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