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How a Former D1 Athlete Returned to the Field Again with OrthoCarolina’s Support

Resilience Rebuilt: How Lauren Watts Overcame Multiple Knee Surgeries to Pursue Her Passions with Dr. Piasceki and Margaret Lynch

Follow Lauren Watts, a former Division 1 soccer player, as she overcomes multiple knee surgeries with the dedicated care of Dr. Piasceki and Margaret Lynch at OrthoCarolina. Discover her journey of resilience, recovery, and finding new purpose beyond injury.

Eric Berg's Journey: From Knee Injury to Total Joint Replacement at Matthews Surgery Center with Dr. Matthew G. Robinson

Follow Eric Berg's journey from a severe knee injury to a successful total joint replacement with Dr. Matthew G. Robinson at Matthews Surgery Center. Learn how he overcame health challenges to regain mobility and return to his normal life.

JJ Hodge: A Journey of Strength and Recovery at OrthoCarolina’s Brachial Plexus Clinic

Discover JJ Hodge’s inspiring journey of recovery after a spinal cord injury, with specialized care from OrthoCarolina’s Brachial Plexus Clinic helping him regain strength and independence.

Patient Spotlight: Debbie Minda and Dr. Wendt | Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Arthritis

From Pain to Possibility: Debbie's Journey to a Pain-Free Life After Shoulder Surgery

Discover Debbie's inspiring journey to a pain-free life through shoulder replacement surgery. Learn about different surgical options, recovery timelines, and how you can regain full function and return to the activities you love.

Cheryl Harmon-Meade: Journey through Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Joyful Recovery

Discover Cheryl Harmon-Meade's inspiring journey from scoliosis diagnosis to joyful recovery through spinal fusion. Her story highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of medical innovation.

From Shoulder Pain to Orthopedic Triumph: The Amy Bartley Story

Follow Amy Bartley's journey to finding relief from persistent shoulder pain with OrthoCarolina's compassionate and patient-centered orthopedic care. Discover how personalized treatment options, empowering decisions, and efficient surgical planning transformed her experience and inspired hope for others facing similar challenges.

Eric Hunt's Remarkable Comeback: From Quadricep Tendon Rupture to Powerlifting

Discover Eric Hunt's awe-inspiring journey from a ruptured quadricep tendon to powerlifting glory. Follow his resilience, rehabilitation, and ambitious comeback goals after overcoming adversity. A tale of strength, determination, and the unwavering spirit that defines extraordinary comebacks.

A Journey to Recovery: Emily's Triumph Over Shoulder Injury

Follow Emily's inspiring journey of overcoming shoulder pain with OrthoCarolina. Discover how Dr. Grant Mostak's expertise and cutting-edge treatment led to a successful recovery, allowing Emily to return to championship-level beach volleyball after a SLAP tear surgery.

From Military Service to Surgical Excellence: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Pat Hayes

Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Pat Hayes, a veteran and orthopedic surgeon, whose beginnings in a military family led to a remarkable career. From making a lasting impact on his community and beyond, explore the transformative power of military service and the legacy of service that inspires others. Join us in honoring Dr. Hayes's story on Veterans Day and celebrating the resilience, dedication, and generosity that define his extraordinary life.

Resilience and Return: Eli Patrick's Clavicle Fracture and the Journey Back to Adventure

Join Eli Patrick on his remarkable journey from a snowboarding mishap and clavicle fracture to a successful orthopedic surgery by Dr. Burbank. Discover how he overcame the challenges, battled post-surgery physical therapy, and returned to his beloved adventure sports with unwavering determination. Follow Eli's story of resilience, and find inspiration in his fearless pursuit of high-risk activities.

Dr. Greg Kurkis' Inspiring Mission: 30 Hip Replacements in 3 Days, Transforming Lives in Honduras

Join Dr. Greg Kurkis on a remarkable medical mission to Honduras, where he and his team performed 30 hip replacements in just 3 days, bringing hope and mobility to underserved patients. Explore the challenges and heartwarming moments of this impactful journey.

Logan Godman's Inspiring Journey: Overcoming ACL Injury to Shine in Senior Football Season

Explore Logan Godman's inspiring journey from an ACL injury to a triumphant return to football. Discover the crucial role played by Dr. Bryan Saltzman, along with dedicated professionals Courtney LaFreniere and Matt Erbe, in Logan's remarkable recovery. Witness how Logan's determination and social media presence motivated not only himself but also athletes facing similar challenges. Follow his story as he shines in his senior football season, exemplifying the importance of proper preparation and rehabilitation after ACL injuries.

The Inspiring Journey of Central Cabarrus High School Boy's Basketball Team

OrthoCarolina is proud to provide excellence in orthopedics for all. Join us in celebrating Gavin, Micah, and Jake's return to the Central Cabarrus Basketball court after being in the specialized care of Dr. Robert Morgan.

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.

A Shot at a Full Comeback: How One Soccer Player Beat the Dreaded ACL Injury

Female athletes have been known to have a higher risk of injuring their anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, while participating in competitive sports. McKaley Boston knows that pain all too well. This is her comeback story.

Amy's Journey from Amputation to Custom Arm Prosthetic

Following Amy Remer's cancer diagnosis in 2017, her care team was forced to amputate her left arm at the shoulder, and her insurance claim for a specialized prosthetic arm was denied. Amy recently received a donated custom robotic arm through the organization Arms for All, founded by two OrthoCarolina physicians.

Stories of Resilience with Dr. Connor & Kevin Donnalley

In this episode of "Stories of Resilience" with the Carolina Panthers,  offensive guard Kevin Donnalley & Dr. Connor discuss his 2002 ACL tear.

Meet Angela Shirk, NASCAR Athletic Trainer

Angela, a NASCAR Athletic Trainer, talked to us about her job, the challenges she’s faced along the way, and what it’s like to be a female trainer in such a male-dominated industry.

Behind the Scenes of Caring For Some of the Country’s Top College Athletes

PA Jeffrey Dabkowski invites us to learn how he keeps Davidson College’s basketball team healthy at home and on the road.

From a Hip Replacement to a Slam Dunk

For a former professional basketball player, having a hip replacement allowed him to return to his passion. 

One of the Most Important People in NASCAR You Might Not Know

You can find him at nearly every race, hauling a large backpack full of supplies, walking like he’s on a mission. Over the course of a race he’ll walk a total of around seven or eight miles. He’s there because he knows the sport inside and out. He can offer up NASCAR history, facts and trivia on demand. But he’s not who you might think.

Never Leave a Man Behind – Two Physicians Help Another Overcome Injury and Become a Warrior for Good

An injury just days before he was slated to run the Boston Marathon didn’t keep a local anesthesiologist from his goals.