OrthoCarolina Resources

After-Hours vs. Emergency: Where to Go for Orthopedic Injuries

OrthoCarolina’s Commitment to Local Athletes: Supporting Sports at Every Level

What Sets OrthoCarolina Apart: Quality, Accessibility, and Research-Driven Care

Why OrthoCarolina is the Best Choice for Your Child's Orthopedic Care

North Carolina’s No-Cost Surgery Plan: A Blueprint for Value-Based Care

Discover how North Carolina’s no-cost surgery plan is reshaping healthcare. Learn how OrthoCarolina and the State Health Plan are leading the shift from fee-for-service to value-based care, improving outcomes, access, and affordability.

How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Orthopedic Appointment

Value-Based Care in Orthopedics: How OrthoCarolina is Driving Down Costs Without Compromising Quality

The Benefits of Same-Day, Go-Home Treatments: How OrthoCarolina is Redefining Convenience

Building Stronger Communities Through Evidence-Based Orthopedic Care

Accessible Orthopedic Care When You Need It Most

How OrthoCarolina is the Leader in Orthopedic Care Across the Carolinas

Your First Visit to an Orthopedic Specialist: What to Expect

Experience Efficient and Expert Orthopedic Care at OrthoCarolina Urgent Care

Discover the benefits of OrthoCarolina Orthopedic Urgent Care Centers, where you can bypass the crowded ER and get direct access to specialized care for bones, ligaments, tendons, and more. Enjoy reduced wait times, expert treatment, and convenient walk-in appointments across the Carolinas. Get back to your normal activities faster with our efficient and comprehensive orthopedic care.

OrthoCarolina: Unparalleled Expertise in Orthopedics

Discover OrthoCarolina: Your trusted source for specialized orthopedic care. Our expert orthopedic surgeons provide personalized solutions, unmatched expertise, and state-of-the-art facilities. 

Virtual Therapy: What to Expect

Through virtual therapy, patients can progress toward their physical or hand-therapy and pain-management goals with support from their therapist, all while minimizing social contact.

Benefits of Telemedicine Video Visits

Are Custom Orthotics Worth It? Here's What You Need To Know

Genuine custom foot orthotics are made specifically to your left and right anatomical foot geometry.  They realign and stabilize the bones in your feet in order to restore your natural walking pattern more effectively than over-the-counter inserts.

Why We Chose to be Physical Therapists

Our physical therapists at OrthoCarolina play a big role in rehabilitation, and PT is an important part of the work we do to help our patients maximize long-term health benefits. It’s is a way for patients to improve movement, manage pain and prevent or recover from injuries or other physical conditions.

OrthoCarolina Ergonomics Coach

With 85% of the population experiencing back pain at some point in their lives, OrthoCarolina is using Ergonomics Coaches to address important issues that contribute to your health.

I Chose to Become a Doctor Because...

For many physicians, taking care of others is their life’s work and the ultimate calling. In honor of Doctors’ Day on March 30, we asked our doctors why they chose the medical field.

The Role of the Physician Assistant: Why You Should See a PA

Each October 6-12, we celebrate PA Week nationwide – the licensed medical providers who are truly extenders of our physicians. There are more than 100,000 PAs nationwide and over 100 at OrthoCarolina.

Beyond the Exam Room: Physician Research and Presentations

To get a broader perspective of a physician’s involvement in research, J. Ryan Martin, MD, hip and knee surgeon with OrthoCarolina Matthews, offered an insider’s view of his own research and presentation background.

Why research matters: Always improving patient care

Research is important to the physicians of OrthoCarolina.

We are never stagnating... we are always driving technology forward.

The story, background and importance of the OrthoCarolina Research Institute and Oscar Miller Day.

From Fractures to Fire Suits

How one athletic trainer does double duty as a NASCAR pit crew member