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Meghan Bradshaw: The bionic woman

Journey into Becoming the Bionic Woman

After a misdiagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis worsened her Lyme disease, Meghan Bradshaw turned to OrthoCarolina to help repair and fully replace seven of her joints, giving her the lifestyle that she envisioned.

Telemedicine Appointments | Virtual Doctor's Appointments on Your Phone

Telemedicine Video Visits Now Available

Have a video visit with your doctor today!

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OrthoCarolina Welcomes 5 New Physicians

OrthoCarolina is proud to welcome five new physicians to our team – Briggs M. Ahearn, MD; Samuel E. Ford, MD; Mark A. Katz, MD; Michael O’Connell, DO; and Benjamin M. Wooster, MD.

Tennis

Tennis Elbow Can Serve Up Real Pain

Don't let its name fool you. Tennis elbow is a common tendon injury infamous for chronic pain and weakness focused on the outside of the arm, where the elbow and forearm meet. 

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Scheduling Your Appointment Online with OrthoCarolina

Save time and book your care, your way. With online scheduling, your personalized orthopedic care is only a few clicks away.

Woman smiling and doing yoga indoors | Yoga to Improve Posture

Simple Yoga to Improve Posture

Poor posture habits increase stress and strain on our spine and joints. One simple yoga pose can help improve your posture and body alignment to minimize this stress.

OrthoCarolina Opens New Pineville Office

OrthoCarolina Opens New Pineville Office

OrthoCarolina has re-opened its Pineville location in a repurposed, fully renovated location that previously housed a Bi-Lo grocery store.

OrthoCarolina Physicians Win 2019 Top Doctor Honors

OrthoCarolina Physicians Win 2019 Top Doctor Honors

OrthoCarolina physicians were honored for their premier patient care receiving Charlotte magazine Top Doctor awards.

Tony Connot Physicians assistant orthocarolina employee of the year

Team OrthoCarolina - 2018 Catalyst Award Winners

OrthoCarolina's Catalyst Awards honor teammates who embody our mission to Make Lives Better. Meet our 2018 global award winners.

Football

OC on the Sidelines – How one Physician Assistant Keeps High School Athletes in the Game

If you’ve been to a local high school sports event, you may have seen OrthoCarolina staff on the sidelines. We learn from one PA how they keep athletes safe during competition.

How should you treat a nosebleed?

How should you treat a nosebleed?

When a nosebleed happens, there is no cause for alarm but steps should be taken to minimize blood loss. Should you lean forward? Tilt your head back? Physician Assistant Andy Hylton shares four steps to treat nosebleeds.

Andy Hylton

Meet the PA: Andy Hylton, PA-C

Get to know Andy Hylton, PA-C from OrthoCarolina Pineville!

Healthy Food

How Exercise and Nutrition Go Hand in Hand

Exercise can brighten your mood, stave off depression, and increase energy. When it comes to your nutrition, a balanced diet is best for everyone. Food is what fuels us and helps us get through our day, and how you feed your body affects your performance in everything you do

Waterfalls

4 Fantastic Waterfalls Within a 2-Hour Drive of Charlotte

Staying active in the peak of the Charlotte summer is tough. The humidity on those steamy, Southern days feels like a backpack, weighing you down while you hike or run. Finding the trails that offer some respite is an essential strategy for outdoor enthusiasts here.

Field

The OrthoCarolina Sportsplex in Pineville NC

The OrthoCarolina Sportsplex is the culmination of Charlotte Soccer Academy’s vision to have a home venue for its teams. The journey started in 2010 when a team evaluated potential sites and culminated with the ribbon cutting and opening of the fields in July 2015.

CHARLOTTE SOCCER ACADEMY TO UNVEIL ORTHOCAROLINA SPORTSPLEX

CHARLOTTE SOCCER ACADEMY TO UNVEIL ORTHOCAROLINA SPORTSPLEX

July 26 celebration to highlight history, significance of youth soccer in Charlotte

runners at starting line

Post-Race Overtraining: How to Let Your Body Heal Properly

Leading up to a race, it’s important to plan your training accordingly to avoid overtraining...