Dr. Stephen Miller, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon practicing at his clinic in South Miami, FL, dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive orthopedic care for older adults. He is registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practices under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). General Orthopedic Surgeons possess specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions common in seniors, such as arthritis, fractures, and spinal issues, working collaboratively with your primary care physician and other specialists to provide comprehensive and personalized care. He serves older adults (65+) and active seniors, and is currently welcoming new patients. Please call (305) 668-5636 to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Stephen Miller, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in South Miami, FL with over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He earned his medical degree from Community Hospital Of Roanoke Valley, College Of Health Sciences in 1996 and is affiliated with South Miami Hospital. With over 25 years of dedicated experience in Orthopedic care, he brings a wealth of clinical knowledge and compassionate care to his patients and their families. He is Board Certified in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Miller is committed to collaborative, evidence-based medicine, creating a supportive environment where patients and their families feel heard and empowered in their healthcare decisions. He provides consultations primarily in English.
A cornerstone of effective senior care is a strong patient-provider partnership. Dr. Stephen Miller is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on holistic strategies to protect health and enhance quality of life.
Dr. Stephen Miller is a dedicated partner in your senior's health journey, offering compassionate and comprehensive orthopedic care. He excels at diagnosing and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, collaborating closely with primary care physicians and other specialists to create a personalized treatment plan. This collaborative approach ensures a holistic strategy focused on maximizing comfort and independence for each patient.
By working together, you, your family, and Dr. Stephen Miller can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
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Effective management of health is key to well-being in later life. Dr. Stephen Miller provides expert, compassionate care for a range of conditions common in older adults, with a focus on managing symptoms and maintaining function. Common areas of focus include:
- Joint Pain: Dealing with joint pain doesn't mean you have to limit your activities; many effective treatments are available to reduce discomfort and improve your quality of life.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition causing numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and wrist due to pressure on a nerve in the wrist, often eased with simple stretches, splints, or in some cases, surgery to relieve the pressure and improve hand function.
- Osteophyte of Hand: As we age, bony spurs, or osteophytes, can form in the hand, leading to discomfort. Fortunately, many treatments, from pain medications to hand exercises, can help maintain hand function.
- Dupuytrens Contracture: Dupuytren's contracture is a condition causing the fingers to bend inward and become difficult to straighten, often affecting older adults, but surgery or nonsurgical options can help restore hand function.
- Fracture of Hand and Fingers: Broken hand or finger bones are treatable, with approaches ranging from simple casts to surgery, allowing you to regain full use of your hand and prevent long-term limitations.
- Trigger Finger: Experiencing a finger that catches or locks? This might be trigger finger, a common hand problem that often responds well to non-surgical methods like splinting or steroid injections, helping you maintain your daily activities.
- Osteoarthritis of Wrist: With osteoarthritis of the wrist, the cushioning cartilage in your wrist wears down, causing pain and making everyday tasks difficult. However, various treatments can help ease the pain and improve your ability to perform your daily tasks.
- Wrist Fracture: For seniors, a broken wrist can be concerning, but with proper medical care including casting or surgery, most people regain their ability to use their hand comfortably.
- Osteoarthritis: While osteoarthritis can cause significant pain and stiffness in your joints, it's important to remember that effective management strategies including lifestyle changes, medication, and therapies are available to help you live more comfortably and maintain your ability to perform daily tasks.
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures: When a broken bone heals incorrectly either not at all or at an awkward angle it's called a non-union or malunion; but don't worry, treatment options exist to help heal the bone properly and alleviate pain, allowing you to remain active and independent.
- Wrist Sprain or Strain: Wrist pain and stiffness could indicate a sprain or strain, a common injury that can be effectively treated with simple methods like elevation, gentle exercises, and pain management, allowing you to remain independent.
- Hand Fracture: If you've fractured a bone in your hand, know that various treatment options are available to help reduce pain, promote healing, and restore strength and function to your hand, improving your overall quality of life.
This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes. An accurate diagnosis and a personalized care plan can only be developed through a direct consultation with a qualified medical professional based on your specific health history.
To provide comprehensive and person-centered care, Dr. Stephen Miller offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and support the health of older adults:
- Hand Fracture Treatment Open: For seniors with open hand fractures, this procedure helps restore the structural integrity of the hand, minimizing pain and improving mobility.
- Carpal Tunnel Release: This procedure addresses carpal tunnel syndrome, a common condition affecting hand function, improving grip strength and dexterity for seniors.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP): To avoid invasive surgery, your doctor may recommend PRP injections as a way to manage chronic pain in your knees, hips, or shoulders stemming from arthritis or other conditions.
- Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal: Excision of metacarpal and carpal bones is a surgical procedure to remove parts of hand bones, relieving pain and improving hand function for seniors with certain conditions.
- Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer: This procedure is a valuable part of a senior's care plan for improving hand function and reducing pain stemming from conditions like arthritis or stroke.
- Steroid Injection: A steroid injection can provide temporary pain relief and reduce inflammation in your joints, helping you manage arthritis symptoms and improve mobility.
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment: This service provides seniors with accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment for elbow injuries, promoting healing and enabling return to normal activities.
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment: This service provides expert diagnosis and management of hand and wrist injuries, ensuring seniors regain their independence.
- Hand Tendon Repair: For seniors experiencing limited hand mobility due to tendon damage, this procedure aims to improve dexterity and grip strength.
- Excision of Ganglion: Ganglion excision is a minor surgical procedure to remove a fluid-filled cyst (ganglion) that can cause pain or discomfort in your hands or wrists, improving your hand function and quality of life.
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate: As part of a comprehensive arthritis management plan, viscosupplementation injections help reduce pain and stiffness in the knees and hips, allowing for greater ease of movement.
- Hand Fracture Treatment Closed: Closed treatment for hand fractures provides a less invasive option for seniors, focusing on pain management and gradual restoration of hand function.
Service availability can change. To understand which services are appropriate for your specific health needs, please schedule a consultation to develop a personalized care plan.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Orthopedic Surgeries in Florida.
Dr. Stephen Miller is dedicated to partnering with older adults and their families to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how compassionate care can make a tangible difference in a patient's life:
- With specialized care, a senior was able to resume her favorite hobby of knitting without the debilitating joint pain, finding renewed joy and purpose in her daily life.
- With carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms significantly reduced, a senior woman regained the ability to comfortably knit intricate patterns, a cherished hobby.
- With the guidance of a skilled orthopedic surgeon, a senior woman regained the ability to knit intricate patterns, a cherished hobby, and experienced a marked reduction in hand pain.
These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results vary and depend on many factors specific to each person. He will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.
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3801 E Highway 98 Ste 100100, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456
Phone: (850) 229-5752
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- HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital Port St. Lucie (Residency Hospital)
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopedic Surgery)
Here are answers to some common questions about Orthopedic care with Dr. Stephen Miller:
- What is an Orthopedic Surgeon?
- Dr. Miller and our team are orthopedic surgeons, meaning we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire musculoskeletal systembones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. We provide both surgical and non-surgical options to help relieve pain and restore function for seniors.
- Does seeing an orthopedic surgeon automatically mean I need surgery?
- Absolutely not. Dr. Miller's practice emphasizes finding the best treatment plan for each individual, often starting with conservative options like physical therapy, injections, or bracing. Surgery is only considered when it's the most effective way to restore function and quality of life.
- What is arthroscopic surgery?
- Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique where Dr. Miller uses a tiny camera and small instruments inserted through small incisions to see and repair problems inside a joint. It often results in less pain, less tissue damage, and a faster recovery than traditional open surgery, making it a good option for seniors.
- How is a broken hip (hip fracture) treated in seniors?
- A hip fracture in an older adult is a serious injury, almost always requiring surgery to stabilize the bone. The type of surgery depends on the specific fracture pattern, but the primary goal is to relieve pain and get the patient moving again as safely and quickly as possible, often with the help of physical therapists.
- What is joint replacement surgery?
- Joint replacement surgery, performed by Dr. Stephen Miller, is a procedure to replace a damaged, arthritic joint with an artificial implant. The goal is to relieve the bone-on-bone pain caused by severe arthritis. This very successful procedure dramatically improves mobility, reduces pain, and restores independence for activities like walking and climbing stairs.
- My ankle feels weak and painful. What are my options?
- Chronic ankle pain and instability in seniors can be due to arthritis or old ligament injuries. Treatment often begins with supportive bracing, physical therapy, and injections. For severe cases, Dr. Miller can discuss surgical options like ankle fusion or, in some cases, total ankle replacement to provide stability and pain relief.
- What is a rotator cuff tear?
- A rotator cuff tear is a problem with the group of four tendons that stabilize your shoulder joint. Tears can occur from an injury or from gradual wear and tear, causing pain and weakness. Many tears can be managed without surgery, but Dr. Stephen Miller can perform arthroscopic surgery to repair larger tears.
- What can be done for the numbness and tingling in my hand?
- Numbness and tingling in your hand are classic symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Initial treatment often involves a wrist brace or steroid injection. If symptoms persist, Dr. Miller can perform a quick outpatient surgery to relieve the pressure on the nerve and provide lasting relief.
6280 Sunset Dr Ste 200
South Miami FL 33143
Phone: (305) 668-5636
Dr. Stephen Miller, MD is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1023084670
Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.
The information on this profile, provided by infoaging.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with healthcare partners for yourself or a loved one. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the provider named. Orthopedic Surgeries like Dr. Stephen Miller are skilled in helping seniors and their families navigate their health journey. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. Always consult with a qualified medical professional for any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your care plan.