By Akers Editorial
Williams Institute of Orthopedics Offers New Lease on Joint Life
Dr. John T. Williams Jr. has opened a new orthopedic practice in Lady Lake. The Williams Institute of Orthopedics (WIO) opened its doors this past May under the leadership of Dr. Williams, nurse practitioner Megan Benoit, APRN, and physical therapist Nicole Zebrowski, MTC-MPT. They are committed to helping patients optimize joint health and pursue active lifestyles through their ethos “Healing in Motion.”
The clinic offers general orthopedic services, total joint replacements (hip and knee), trauma and fracture management, regenerative therapy, and physical therapy, providing excellent orthopedic care to residents of the tri-county area.
Meet John T. Williams, JR., MD
WIO’s talented team of orthopedic health professionals is led by John T. Williams Jr., MD. Prior to building his patient base in Central Florida, Dr. Williams earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in 1994, eventually serving eleven years as the director of the total joint program at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Most recently, Dr. Williams served for the past seven years as president of Advanced Orthopedics Institute in Lady Lake and is currently the Chairman of Surgery at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital. He is a total joint replacement surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements and revisions. His goal is to help his patients get back to their preferred lifestyles and activities.
THE WIO TEAM
The Williams Institute of Orthopedics team brings years of specialized expertise and a shared commitment to healing to every patient. Our surgeon, providers, and staff are dedicated to helping patients regain strength and mobility through advanced orthopedic care and personalized recovery plans.
Meet Megan Benoit, APRN
Megan Benoit joins WIO as a nurse practitioner. Mrs. Benoit earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of South Alabama in 2017. She has worked alongside Dr. Williams as a certified nurse practitioner for the past seven years, seeing patients, assisting in surgery, and providing pre-and post-op education and care. She uses a holistic approach to patient care and believes listening to patients’ needs and concerns provides the best outcomes.
Meet Nicole Zebrowski, MPT, MTC
Nicole Zebrowski is the Director of Physical Therapy at WIO. A graduate of Florida State University, Mrs. Zebrowski earned her master’s degree in physical therapy and Manual Therapy Certification from the University of St. Augustine. She has been a practicing physical therapist for 27 years. She shares Dr. William’s and Nurse Practitioner Benoit’s holistic patient care approach. She enjoys educating patients and helping them.
SERVICES & EXPERTISE
Williams Institute of Orthopedics is proud to offer a high level of expertise in general orthopedics, with a focus on knee and hip joints. Our practice offers state-of-the-art procedures and technologies to help heal and get back to your daily activities. We are trained in a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical treatment options that are tailored to you and your unique needs. Our onsite physical therapy clinic is also a convenient way to get back to living after an injury or procedure.
Robotic Surgical Assistant “ROSA”
Robotic assisted knee surgery facilitates the surgeon’s ability to utilize soft tissue feedback and accurate bone resections with the aim of restoring a patient’s natural knee alignment and balancing. ROSA collects metrics during the surgery to aid in decision making and data driven insights with the objective of achieving an optimal outcome for each patient. This can also lead to less postoperative pain, a shorter recovery period and improved range of motion.
Physical Therapy (PT)
WIO features onsite Physical Therapy at our clinic. Our coordinated approach to surgery and rehabilitation helps minimize pain while improving balance, functional strength and mobility to resume your recreational sports and daily activities. Our team provides customized home exercise plans and wellness care with an emphasis on manual PT, balance and strengthening.
MyMobility App
Using an innovative approach to pre- and postoperative care, MyMobility mobile app provides education regarding your condition and surgery. It provides exercises prior to surgery to promote strengthening in preparation for postoperative exercises and can be used to send messages directly to your care team. With reminders to complete tasks and continual encouragement throughout the process, your pre-and postoperative course is greatly improved.
CBD Products
WIO features our own line of CBD products. We offer a CBD-infused topical salve and CBD topical massage oil. CBD is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It helps regulate homeostasis, which is the body’s natural tendency to maintain a healthy balance. It is used for chronic pain to reduce opioid use. It can also be used for migraines, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, pain, inflammation, and more.
Platlet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platlet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a natural treatment to repair injured tissues. Concentrated platelets obtained from a patient’s own blood contain growth factors that stimulate the body’s natural healing properties. WIO offers PRP injections to treat pain from arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, fractures, sprains and more.
ClarixFlo Treatment
ClarixFlo is a non-surgical option used to treat osteoarthritis. It is a sterile powder derived from donated human placental tissue containing growth factors and anti-inflammatory agents that helps repair cells and regenerate damaged tissues. It can also be used to treat fractures, inflammation, bursitis, sprains, and more.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Hyaluronic acid (HA) injections are an approved treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee. This is an alternative treatment for steroid injections. HA naturally occurs in the fluid of the knee joint, providing lubrication. These injections increase the amount of HA in the joint to reduce pain and increase range of motion.
STRONGER KNEES, HEALTHIER HIPS
We don’t just treat injuries, we help patients regain motion, strength, & confidence for a life in motion.
General Orthopedics
Total Knee Replacements
Total Hip Replacements
Trauma & Fracture Management
Regenerative Therapy
Physical Therapy
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