OrthoCarolina Resources

Between the Bones Episode 6: Understanding Physiatry & Pain Management with Dr. Gonchikar

On today’s episode, host Adam Walker talks to Dr. Swaroop Gonchikar. Dr. Gonchikar specializes in physical medicine & rehabilitation and spine orthopedics.

Between the Bones Episode 4: Providing Opioid Alternatives in Orthopedic Surgery with Dr. Hamid

Total Ankle Replacement

Foot & ankle orthopedic surgeon Dr. Hodges Davis shares what parents need to know about total ankle replacement on the Between the Bones podcast, powered by OrthoCarolina.

Clubfoot: How Do Doctors Diagnose & Treat It?

Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Virginia Casey shares what parents need to know about clubfoot treatment on the Between the Bones podcast, powered by OrthoCarolina.

Does Dry Needling Hurt? 6 Things You Need to Know

For many patients, dry needling can reduce pain in just one session. We took a  look at six things to know about this physical therapy-delivered treatment that can address many musculoskeletal conditions.

What Is Tommy John Surgery?

Notorious in baseball players, Tommy John injuries, or Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) injuries, can cause significant pain, decreased strength and mobility loss. There are two surgical options available for athletes who suffer from a Tommy John ligament injury.

Hammertoe Causes & Treatment

A hammertoe is a common foot deformity where one of the small toes has an abnormal bend in the middle toe joint. The condition can cause pain and make walking difficult.

6 Tips to Prepare for Your Appointment

Follow these tips to help get the most out of your next visit with one of our orthopedic specialists. 

How to Prepare for Shoulder Surgery Recovery

Having surgery is never easy, but being ready at home can help reduce anxiety for the post-op experience and make you more comfortable after shoulder surgery.

What You Need to Know About Dry Needling with Electrical Stimulation

Dry needling is a physical therapy technique that uses thin needles to help relieve muscle inflammation. The addition of electrical stimulation can increase blood flow for enhanced and prolonged pain relief.

Trouble with your knee? What you need to know about knee replacement surgery

From why you might need a knee replacement to what it costs and how long it takes to recover from surgery, here are the answers you’re looking for.

Carpal Tunnel & Trigger Finger Surgery - Case Study

In this surgery demonstration, Dr. Daniel Lewis, MD, of OrthoCarolina Hand Center shows us what to expect during a Carpal Tunnel Release & Trigger Finger surgery and what happens in the operating room.

ACL Injuries 101 – What Is ACL Reconstruction?

Unfortunately, the ACL cannot heal itself once torn. ACL reconstruction surgery can help patients return to the sports and physical activities they love after a serious injury.

The Pros & Cons of Bilateral Knee Replacement

A bilateral knee replacement is when both knees are replaced during the same surgical procedure. Learn which patients are strong candidates for this procedure and the challenges during and after surgery.

What to Expect After Hip Replacement

One primary reason patients undergo a hip replacement is to return to the lifestyle they enjoyed prior to needing surgery.

Regenerative Medicine Treatment Options

Regenerative Medicine is a promising, yet still evolving field...

Controlling Your Pain After Surgery

Ways you and your healthcare team can control your pain

Preparing for your orthopedic surgery

In an effort to better assist you with your upcoming surgery, we have created this brief overview and outline of what you can expect

Ways you can help yourself prior to surgery

Better health, better results.

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Bunions: What to Know

For many people who cannot find relief from nonsurgical treatment methods, bunion surgery becomes necessary. Surgical candidates include patients who can’t walk more than a few blocks without foot pain, cannot bend or straighten their toe, or whose big toe is constantly red and painful.

Small Steps for Big Change: A Revolutionary’s Recovery

When a Chinese revolutionary visited OrthoCarolina for surgery his wife and daughter were on hand to witness the first unaided steps he had taken since age 18.

How fast is recovery after a joint replacement?

Recovery time has been drastically reduced over the years with patients walking immediately and discharged the same day or next.

Mindfulness to Improve Recovery

In today’s busy world we are constantly moving fast and multi-tasking.

Your Top Questions about Fluoroscopically-Guided Injections, Answered

Fluoroscopically-guided steroid injections can be an extremely effective method of treating back pain or joint pain without surgery. Here are some of your most pressing questions about these injections, answered.