Charles Springer, MD
Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement of the Shoulder, Hip, and Knee
General Information
Phone: 239-334-7000
Fax: 239-334-7070
Primary Office
Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida
2531 Cleveland Ave, Suite 1
Fort Myers Florida 33901
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Education
M.D. – Temple University School of Medicine
Residency – Temple University Hospital
Fellowship – Jewett Orthopedic Clinic
Board Certifications
Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine and Joint Reconstruction
Personal Information
Dr. Springer’s wife Jennifer is an ER physician and mother to their two beautiful daughters and two energetic sons.
Dr. Springer specializes in sports medicine and joint reconstruction of the shoulder, hip and knee. He is a founding member of our Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence.
Video Library
Wear and Tear Arthritis
- Wear and Tear Arthritis
- As Arthritis Progresses
- As Arthritis Progresses 2
- When Should You See An Orthopedist?
Total Knee Replacement
- What is Total Knee Replacement?
- Results of Total Knee Replacement
- Why it’s Important to have a Fellowship Trained Surgeon
- Importance of an Experienced Surgeon
- Options in Knee Replacement
- Customizing Implants
- Making the Decision for Knee Replacement
- Is Age a Factor
- How Long Do Knee Replacements Last?
- Once You’ve Made the Decision
- The Day Before Surgery
- After Surgery 3
- After Surgery 2
- After Surgery
- Following Your Knee Replacement Surgery
- Going Home
- Post Operative Rehab
- Post Operative Rehab 2
- If You Can’t Rehab at Home
- Complications
- Complications 2
- Complications 3
- Avoiding Blood Clots
- Unicompartmental Knee
- If Both Knees Need Replacing
- Controlling Pain
- On Site Physical Therapy
Total Hip Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement
- What is Total Hip Replacement?
- Symptoms of Hip Arthritis
- Other Reasons to have Hip Replacement
- Success Rates
- Making The Decision
- Is Age a Factor
- Once You’ve Decided
- Before Surgery
- After Surgery
- Complications
- If You Need a Transfusion
- Blood Clots
- Additional Complications That Can Occur
- After Discharge
- If Blood Is Needed
- Goal of Hip Replacement
- Post Operatively
- Controlling Your Pain