Orthopedic Library
A Breakthrough in Medical Care: The Starfish Procedure
What is possible if two dedicated doctors come together with an idea to help people who have lost fingers use “their fingers” again? For Eddie Chapman, it means he can tie his shoes. See the full story from WTVI/PBS. Physicians from the Reconstructive Center for Lost Limbs, OrthoCarolina
The Insider’s Guide to Knee Replacements from a Surgeon & Physician Assistant Team
When a knee has been damaged from injury or has substantial pain from arthritis, a knee replacement (or knee arthroscopy) is a way to relieve pain and help the affected person return to doing the activities they love.
Read MoreThis woman survived a shark attack: ‘He had my whole arm in his mouth’
Just 10 months ago, Tiffany Johnson and her husband were snorkeling in the Bahamas when a shark attack changed her life forever: “He had my whole arm in his mouth.” NBC’s Kerry Sanders joins Megyn Kelly TODAY to tell her tale of survival. Featuring the Physicians from the Reconstructive Center for Lost Limbs, OrthoCarolina
How to Reduce or Prevent Injury When Starting a Walking Program
The weather is starting to get nice and many people start walking programs. Two injuries that occur often with starting a walking program are Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. Both injuries typically occur from overuse, but there are some signs to look for that can help you prevent them.
Read MoreDrop Foot, What Causes it and What to Expect
Foot drop is what it sounds like: a condition that causes someone to have problems lifting the upper part of the foot, from the arch to the toes, off of the floor. It may also seem like the person is dragging their foot across the floor when they walk, sometimes scraping their toes.
Read MoreIntroducing the Starfish Procedure
Novel muscle transfer technique enables patients to have improved control of a myoelectric prosthesis
Read MoreA Doctor’s Guide to Preventing ACL Injuries
As doctors, a high percentage of the patients we care for with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) issues sustain their injuries from movements that occur when the body abruptly decelerates or changes direction.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Spine Center Community Event Recap
Highlights from our community roundtable held at Lenny Boy Brewing on February 22nd, 2018.
Read MoreHow Ultrasound-Guided Injections Can Help Treat Pain
Cortisone injections can provide much needed relief for ongoing and chronic pain. Ultrasound machines have helped us improve this accuracy by allowing us to guide the injection needle to a more exact location under direct visualization.
Read MorePediatric Orthopedic Care at OrthoCarolina
OrthoCarolina’s Pediatric Orthopedic Center is your destination for comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care in Charlotte.
Read MoreHand Care at OrthoCarolina
The southeast's leader in hand and wrist care, OrthoCarolina Hand.
Read MoreHip and Knee Care at OrthoCarolina
National recognized care for total joint replacements at OrthoCarolina.
Read MoreHow to Know If You Might Have a Rotator Cuff Issue
Rotator cuff issues are a common culprit of shoulder pain. Four muscles make up the rotator cuff and keep the head of the upper arm bone in its socket, enabling it to work. Those muscles turn into tendons that attach near the head, which is the ball of your shoulder, a ball-and-socket joint.
Read MoreA Physician Talks PRP: Using Your Body’s Own Platelets to Heal Injury
Chronic pain can keep your body hurting for weeks, months, or even years at a time, impacting your day-to-day life and even your work and time with family. It can be a result of an injury, other health issue, or there may be no apparent reason for the pain. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is one of the newest ways to treat pain. PRP uses a highly concentrated solution of your body’s own platelets to accelerate the natural healing of damaged tissue.
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