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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Florida Orthopaedic Institute Partners with HURT to Provide 24/7 Digital Orthopedic Guidance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Florida Orthopaedic Institute Partners with HURT to Provide 24/7 Digital Orthopedic Guidance
St. Petersburg, Fla. — Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) today announced a new partnership with HURT!, a digital health platform designed to provide 24/7 orthopedic injury guidance and support, helping patients determine next steps for musculoskeletal concerns anytime, anywhere.
Through this partnership, FOI patients and community members now have access to on‑demand orthopedic information via the HURT app, enabling them to:
Receive immediate guidance on injuries and symptoms
Better understand whether they should seek urgent, scheduled, or self‑directed care
Access trusted orthopedic support outside of traditional clinic hours
This collaboration extends FOI’s commitment to patient‑centered care by meeting patients earlier in their care journey—often before they step into a clinic—and helping them make more informed decisions about their musculoskeletal health.
“HURT allows us to support patients beyond our physical locations and office hours,” said Dr. Paul Pagano. “By offering round‑the‑clock digital guidance grounded in orthopedic expertise, we’re making it easier for people to understand their injuries and navigate care with confidence.”
The HURT partnership complements FOI’s existing network of clinics and walk‑in orthopedic services across the Tampa Bay region, reinforcing FOI’s approach to delivering specialized orthopedic care through both in‑person and digital channels.
By combining specialty expertise with 24/7 digital access, Florida Orthopaedic Institute continues to evolve how orthopedic care is delivered—supporting patients whenever and wherever questions arise.
How to Access HURT
Patients can access HURT’s 24/7 orthopedic guidance by visiting Florida Orthopaedic Institute - St. Petersburg - Powered By HURT! . The platform provides immediate, on‑demand support to help individuals understand their injury, determine appropriate next steps, and decide when in‑person care may be needed.
In‑Person Orthopedic Urgent Care
Patients who need same‑day, walk‑in orthopedic care can visit Florida Orthopaedic Institute’s Orthopedic Urgent Care at its St. Petersburg 5th Street campus. Location details and hours are available at: Orthopedic Urgent Care St. Petersburg, Florida | FOI
About Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Founded in 1989, Florida Orthopaedic Institute is Florida’s largest physician-led orthopedic group. It provides expertise and treatment of orthopedic-related injuries and conditions, including adult reconstruction and arthritis, foot and ankle, general orthopedics, hand and wrist, orthopedic trauma, shoulder and elbow, spine, interventional pain management, sports medicine, podiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, chiropractic services, and physical and occupational therapy, among others. Florida Orthopaedic Institute operates 21 clinic locations and five urgent care centers across the Tampa Bay region, with a geographic footprint extending to Lakeland, Ocala, and Gainesville.
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