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Pediatric Scoliosis Webinar Recap: Navigating Pediatric Scoliosis: Understanding, Treatment, and Long-Term Care

Explore scoliosis types, treatments, and diagnostics, including the Cobb angle and various scoliosis forms. Learn about bracing, surgery, and effective management through physical therapy. Gain insights into adolescent concerns, addressing back pain, muscle imbalance, and post-surgery care.

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Celebrating Women Physicians at OrthoCarolina Through Women Physician Month

Explore the groundbreaking contributions of Women Physicians at OrthoCarolina throughout February. Celebrating diversity in the orthopedic field, discover the expertise and dedication of these trailblazing specialists, shaping a future of medical empowerment. 

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50 OrthoCarolina Doctors Named Top Docs!

Discover the 50 distinguished OrthoCarolina Physicians who have achieved the esteemed 'Top Docs' recognition in Charlotte. These dedicated medical professionals have been honored based on a peer survey conducted by Castle Connolly and are at the forefront of healthcare excellence in the region

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Welcome Dr. Aversano!

Discover the expertise of Michael W. Aversano, MD, a distinguished Pediatric Hand Specialist at OrthoCarolina. Explore his extensive background, publications, presentations, and contributions to the field of orthopedic surgery. 

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Empowering Lives: Dr. Brian Scannell's Journey with Project Perfect World in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Dr. Brian Scannell, a dedicated pediatric orthopedic surgeon, reflects on his impactful mission trip to Guayaquil, Ecuador, conducted under Project Perfect World. With a focus on providing essential medical care to underserved communities, his journey highlights the transformative impact of expert surgical interventions and compassionate teaching on countless lives.

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OrthoCarolina, Doctors Provide Orthopaedic Care and Education in Tanzania

OrthoCarolina's Dr. Virginia Casey and other medical professionals are providing orthopaedic care and education to patients at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center in Tanzania

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OrthoCarolina Pediatric Team Introduces Physis - A Service Dog Who Improves the Experience of Children During Orthopedic Visits

OrthoCarolina Pediatric Introduces Physis (Epiphysis) - A Service Dog Who Improves the Experience of Children During Medical Visits.

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Eleven-year-old wakeboarder overcomes injury and wins national title

Click here to learn about Zoey Carroll's speedy recovery after the amputation of two fingers with the help of Dr. Peter Waters.

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Between the Bones Episode 11: Sports Medicine in Adolescent Amateur Athletics

Sports medicine is a subject typically associated with professional and collegiate athletes. But there’s another facet that’s important to discuss: sports medicine in adolescents and amateur athletics.  In this episode we hear from OrthoCarolina's Margaret Lynch, PA-C & Dr. Jonathan Riboh.

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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.

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Injuries in Youth Baseball: An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Recommendations

When your child falls in love with a sport, it can be difficult to step up to the plate and interfere. But sometimes as a parent, you have to play hardball.

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How to Prevent Soccer Injuries

As sports medicine physicians, we believe the best way to treat injuries is to prevent them in the first place. In just 40 minutes a week, athletes can reduce their risk of injury by as much as 50 percent.

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Preventing ACL Injuries in Youth Sports

Anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, injuries are extremely common in youth sports. How an athlete lands when coming down from a jump can increase or minimize their risk of this infamous knee injury.

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Helping parents spot growth plate fractures in kids

Most falls your child will take in their young lives will be the kind from which they hop right back up and keep on moving. But...

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Why does removing a cast tickle? + 3 more cast fun facts

After a break, fracture, sprain or dislocation, a cast allows bones to stay in place as they heal. Being injured is never fun, but there are a few fun facts about casts beyond the fact that all your friends can sign them.

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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.

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Is your child spending enough time in active learning?

Everything you need to know about active learning and suggestions for activities to start incorporating it into your child’s day.

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What is patellofemoral pain syndrome?

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is pain in the front of the knee. It frequently occurs in teenagers, manual laborers, and athletes.

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What is scoliosis?

Wondering what exactly is scoliosis? Dr. Todd Chapman of OrthoCarolina's Spine Center helps us define scoliosis and learn more about its prevalence and treatments.

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Pediatric Orthopedic Care at OrthoCarolina

OrthoCarolina’s Pediatric Orthopedic Center is your destination for comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care in Charlotte.

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No Timeouts: Minimizing Injury Risk in Young Soccer Players

Soccer is not only one of the fastest growing sports, but it’s also one of the most fast-paced. Like any contact sport there is always potential for injury, but during the juvenile and teenage years those chances are higher simply due to growth patterns and growing bodies.

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School of Thought: What to Know About Students, Backpacks and Injury Prevention

The backpack serves not only as a stylish accessory, but also as the main transporter for books, homework, or maybe even a laptop.

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