Blogs

Discover how OrthoCarolina is revolutionizing amputee care with Targeted Brain Rehabilitation using Virtual Reality, offering new hope for overcoming phantom limb pain and enhancing quality of life.

Learn proper ankle taping techniques with our comprehensive step-by-step guide, designed for athletes, trainers, and healthcare professionals. Discover essential materials, effective methods, and expert tips to enhance injury prevention and support recovery.

Discover how Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) surgery enhances prosthetic functionality and manages neuroma pain for amputees. Learn about advanced techniques, see illustrative resources, and explore the integration of VR technology at our internationally recognized Amputee Clinic

Achilles injuries are becoming increasingly common among athletes of all ages. Dr. Robert Anderson of OrthoCarolina Foot & Ankle explains the causes, prevention methods, and the latest advancements in treatment to help athletes recover faster and more effectively.

Discover how OrthoCarolina's multidisciplinary approach provides comprehensive care for brachial plexus injuries, limb paralysis, and congenital hand differences. From innovative treatments to personalized rehabilitation, we're committed to enhancing physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

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.

Learn effective strategies for managing shin splints in soccer players and runners. Discover expert advice for pain management, injury prevention, and staying in the game pain-free.

Spectrum 1 News interviewed Dr. Bradley Segebarth, OrthoCarolina spine surgeon, on his usage of the Barricaid device for herniated disc patients. Learn about the new device and how it is reducing discectomy failure rates by 80%.

On this episode of the Between the Bones Podcast, the host Adamtalksto Dr. Durham Weeks, a surgeon at OrthoCarolina.

Looking for alternative options to alleviate knee pain from arthritis before pursuing surgery? Dr. Robinson has shared some tips for you.

Simple, everyday choices can help relieve hand pain and prevent overuse injuries like trigger finger and carpal tunnel. Learn helpful tips, common symptoms to watch out for and what to expect if you're considering surgery. 

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.