Dr. Alex Fokin is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, total shoulder & knee arthroplasty and complex peri-articular fractures around the shoulder, elbow & knee
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About
Dr. Fokin received his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree at Duke University in 2005. He obtained his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honors in 2010.
He completed his internship and residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital in Mianmi, Florida where he was elected as the chief administrative orthopaedic resident responsible for management of multiple orthopaedic services. He served as active member of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) committee, resident leadership council and clinical competency committee.
While at the University of Miami, Dr. Fokin worked as an assistant team physician for Miami Hurricanes football team. Additionally, he worked with the Miami Marlins training staff during 2014-2015 seasons. He completed his fellowship training at Kaiser Permanente Sports Medicine fellowship in San Diego, California where he worked as an assistant team physician for Southwestern College and the United States Navy Seals at the Coronado naval base.
Currently, Dr. Fokin is the vice chief of Orthopaedics at Memorial Regional Hospital and one of the head team physicians for Florida Memorial University (FMU), Broward College and ASA College - Miami. He also provides medical coverage for the Del Ray Open ATP 250 Tennis Tournament every year.
Services & Specialties
TRAUMA
Clavicle Fractures
Proximal Humerus Fractures – ORIF versus Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
Humerus Fractures
Olecranon Fractures
Both Bone (Forearm) and Distal Radius (Wrist) Fractures
Femoral Neck Fractures and Hip Arthroplasty
Peri-trochanteric Hip Fractures – ORIF versus Intra-Medullary Nailing
Femur Fractures
Intra-articular Distal Femur and Tibial Plateau Fractures
Complex Tibial Shaft Fracture – Hybrid External-Fixator Assisted Intra-Medullary Nailing
Complex Bi-Malleolar and Tri-Malleolar Ankle Fractures and Syndesmotic Stabilization
SPORTS
Non-operative Management of Athletic Injuries & Scapula Dyskinesia
Anterior & Posterior Labral Repair and Open vs. Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
SLAP Repair vs. Biceps Tenodesis
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Superior Capsular Reconstruction
Knee Arthroscopy and Meniscal Repair
ACL reconstruction
Complex Multi-Ligamentous Knee Reconstruction
Management of Complex Patella-Femoral Instability
Cartilage Restoration and Re-Alignment Procedures (High Tibial Osteotomies)
Quadriceps and Proximal Hamstring Tendon Repair
Patella Tendon Repair
Distal Biceps and Triceps Repair
Pectoralis Tendon Repair
ARTHROPLASTY
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (Standard vs. CT-guided Patient Specific Instrumentation)
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulder Hemi-Arthroplasty
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Patient Education
Choose from the below categories to access tools and resources addressing your specific recovery and rehabilitation needs:
TRAUMA
1. Ankle ROM Exercises
Theraband Inversion, Theraband Eversion, Theraband Plantarflexion, Theraband Dorsiflexion, Standing Heel / Toe Raises.
2. Ankle Strengthening Exercises
Active Range of Movement, Passive stretches with ankle crossed on opposite knee, Heel / Toe Raises in Sitting, Supination / Pronation on a Towel, Toe Curls on a Towel, Dorsiflexion Stretch Standing.
3. Passive Shoulder ROM Exercises
Passive Pulley Flexion, Passive Flexion Exercise, Passive Pendulum Exercise.
SPORTS
1. ACLR Protocol BTB
Extension, Flexion, Calf Stretch, Quad Sets, Supported Weight Shifting – In the brace, Stationary Bike, Strength Progression, Straight Leg Raise – Brace On, Single Leg Balance in Brace, Heel Raises.
2. ACLR Protocol Hamstring
Extension, Flexion, Calf Stretch, Quad Sets, Supported Weight Shifting – In the brace, Straight Leg Raise – Brace On, Single Leg Balance in Brace, Heel Raises, VMO Isometrics.
3. General Knee Exercises
Knee Extension Stretch, Knee Flexion, Calf Stretches, Hamstring Stretch, Knee extension, Straight leg raise, Hip abduction, Hip adduction, Hip extension, Hamstring curls, Wall slide ball squeeze.
4. Hip Stretching Exercises
Hip Stretches, Hip Stretch for Extension, Hip Flexor Stretch
5. Meniscal Repair Post-Op Protocol
Quadriceps isometrics, Straight leg Raises, Hip abduction, Strength- PRE progression, Flexibility exercises, Initiate unloaded hip strengthening, Lateral step-ups and Dips, Mini-squats to 45 degrees, Stationary Bike.
6. Non Operative Rotator Cuff Tear
Pendulum, Progressive Shoulder Flexion, Deltoid re-education
7. Patello-femoral syndrome
Quadriceps – Front of thigh stretch, IT band stretch, Quadriceps set, Straight leg raising, Bridging, Top leg lifts, Clam, Wall squat.
8. Passive Shoulder ROM Exercises
Passive Pulley Flexion, Passive Flexion Exercise, Passive Pendulum Exercise
9. Patello-Femoral Syndrome Exercises
Clamshell Exercise, Clamshell Bridge Exercise, Bridging with One Leg Lifted, Bridge Leg lift / Theraband Exercise, Clamshell Exercise, Open Clamshell Exercise, Hip abduction, Hip extension, All Fours Clamshell Exercise, All Fours Opposite Arm and Leg Raises Exercise.
10. Periscapular Strengthening Exercises
Shoulder Blade In/Out Exercise, Shoulder Blade Up/Down Exercise, Shoulder Girdle Exercise, Wall Slides, Prone Shoulder Blade In/Out Exercise, Prone Shoulder Girdle Exercise, Scapular Punches.
11. Post-Operative Bankart Rehab Protocol
Passive Pendulum Exercise, Elbow flexion / extension exercise, Shoulder Shrug Exercise, Gripping Exercise, Neck Range of Motion Exercise, Active Assisted Flexion Exercise, Scapula retraction exercise, Scapula Setting exercise, Table Slides, Wall Slides.
12. Post-Operative Rotator Cuff Repair Protocol
Passive Flexion Exercise, Passive Pendulum Exercise, Passive Flexion / Extension Elbow Exercise, Shoulder Shrug Exercise, Active ROM of wrist and Gripping Exercise, Neck Range of Motion Exercise, Active Assisted Flexion with Cane.
13. Post-Operative SLAP Repair
Active Assisted Flexion Exercise, Passive Pendulum Exercise, Elbow flexion / extension exercise, Shoulder Shrug Exercise, Gripping Exercise, Neck Range of Motion Exercise, Active Assisted Flexion Exercise, Horizontal Adduction Stretch, Active Assisted Flexion Exercise.
14. Rotator Cuff Strengthening
15. Rotator Cuff Theraband Exercises
External Rotation, Internal Rotation, Shoulder Extension.
16. Shoulder Stretching Exercises
Wall climb Flexion, Internal Rotation Hand Behind Back, Wall Climb
17. Shoulder Subacromial Impingement
Pendulum, Shoulder blade setting, Outward rotation – side lying, Prone horizontal abduction, Scaption elevation.
18. Upper Extremity Posture Exercises
Passive Flexion Exercise, Passive Pendulum Exercise, Passive Flexion / Extension Elbow Exercise, Shoulder Shrug Exercise, Active ROM of wrist and Gripping Exercise, Neck Range of Motion Exercise, Active Assisted Flexion with Cane, Shoulder Punch Up, Wall Ball Exercise, Ball Toss Against Wall.
ARTHROPLASTY
1. General Hip Exercises
Knee to armpit stretch, Frog Stretch, Leg Crossed Stretch, Hip Flexor Stretch, Piriformis Stretch, Gluteus Stretch, Hip Extension Stretch, Hip Abduction Stretch, IT Band Stretches.
2. General Knee Exercises
Knee Extension Stretch, Knee Flexion, Calf Stretches, Hamstring Stretch, Knee extension, Straight leg raise, Hip abduction, Hip adduction, Hip extension, Hamstring curls.
3. General Shoulder Strengthening
Shoulder Extension, Shoulder Extension, Shoulder Press, Biceps Curl, Triceps Extension, Pectoralis Flies, Wall Ball Up and Down Exercise, Wall Ball Side to Side Exercise.
4. Passive Shoulder ROM Exercises
Passive Pulley Flexion, Passive Flexion Exercise, Passive Pendulum Exercise.
5. Post - Operative Rehab - Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
Passive Pendulum Exercise, Elbow flexion / extension exercise, Shoulder Shrug Exercise, Gripping Exercise, Shoulder Press, Biceps Curl, Triceps Extension, Wall Ball Up and Down Exercise, Wall Ball Side to Side Exercise, Shoulder Punch Up.
6. Post - Operative Rehab - Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Passive Pendulum Exercise, Elbow flexion / extension exercise, Shoulder Shrug Exercise, Gripping Exercise, Neck Range of Motion Exercise, Passive/Active Assisted Flexion Exercise, Table Slides, Scapula Setting, Wall Slides, Scapula retraction exercise.
7. Post - Operative TKA Exercises
Knee Extension Stretch, Calf Stretch, Flexion, Knee Flexion, Wall Slide Bending Stretch, Knee extension, Straight leg raise, Hip abduction, Hip adduction, Hip extension, Hamstring curls, Calf Stretches, Hamstring Stretch, Single Leg Balance, Standing Heel / Toe Raises.
REHAB
1. Ankle Achilles Tendonitis
Calf strengthening exercises Phase 1 & 2.
2. Ankle Sprain
Sitting Calf Stretch, Standing Calf Stretch, Arch Raise in Sitting, Tandem Standing.
3. Foam Roll Exercises
Injuries / Shoulder Arthroscopy / Rotator cuff repair and Superior Capsular / Reconstruction / Open
4. Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
5. General Shoulder Strengthening
Shoulder Extension, Shoulder Horizontal Abduction, Shoulder Press, Biceps Curl, Triceps Extension, Pectoralis Flies, Wall Ball Up and Down Exercise, Wall Ball Side to Side Exercise.
6. Hip Arthritis Exercises
Front of thigh stretch, Back of hip stretch, Calf stretch, Mini squat using a chair, Bridging, Basic clam.
7. Knee Arthritis Exercises
Front of thigh stretch, Knee bending, Hamstring – back of thigh stretch, Knee straightening, Quadriceps set, Short arc knee extension.
8. Patello - Femoral Syndrome
Sitting Calf Stretch, Standing Calf Stretch, Arch Raise in Sitting, Tandem Standing.
9. Patello - Femoral Syndrom Exercises
Clamshell Exercise, Clamshell Bridge Exercise, Bridging with One Leg Lifted, Bridge Leg lift / Theraband Exercise, Clamshell Exercise, Open Clamshell Exercise, Hip abduction, Hip extension, All Fours Opposite Arm and Leg Raises Exercise, Wall slide theraband exercise.
10. Periscapular Strengthening Exercises
Shoulder Blade In/Out Exercise, Shoulder Blade Up/Down Exercise, Shoulder Girdle Exercise, Wall Slides, Prone Shoulder Blade In/Out Exercise, Prone Shoulder Girdle Exercise, Scapular Punches.
11. Shoulder Stretching Exercises
Wall climb Flexion, Internal Rotation Hand Behind Back, Wall Climb Abduction, External Rotation in Doorway, Internal Rotation Against Wall, Internal Rotation In Sidelying, Wall Slides, Shoulder Girdle Stretch, Horizontal Adduction In Sidelying.
12. Upper Extremity Posture Exercises
Injuries / Shoulder Arthroscopy / Rotator cuff repair and Superior Capsular / Reconstruction
X-RAYS
1. Ankle Fractures - ORIF
2. Clavicle Fractures
3. Femur Fractures - IMN
4. Hip Fracture – IMN
5. Hip Fractures – Hemi-Arthroplasty
6. Knee Osteoarthrics – TKA
7. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
8. Shoulder Osteoarthritis
9. Tibia Fractures – Tibial nail
10. Tibial Plateau Fractures – ORIF
11. Upper Extremity
Contact us.
Submit any questions using the form below or contact Dr. Fokin at his office:
Phone:
954-265-7700
Fax:
954-893-3799
Primary Office:
Memorial Regional Hospital
1150 N 35th Avenue
Suite 130
Hollywood, FL 33021
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