Orthopedic Library
Dr. Bob Anderson chatting with Foot & Ankle International
Dr. Bob Anderson is one of the world’s top foot and ankle surgeons. He is a leader in the treatment of elite athletes and treats regular patients as well. In this podcast, he discusses turf toe and the hallux valgus deformity.
Read MoreIs it time to lace up the cleats?
A former professional soccer player’s perspective on playing the sport
Read MoreResearch and Presentations
Ongoing research for Targeted Muscle Reinnervation and Muscle Transfer for Independent Digit Control
Read MoreYoga for Enhanced Sports Performance
Typically, competitive athletes focus on strength training with weights. Building strength and muscle mass has its benefits but also dramatically decreases overall flexibility.
Read MoreConservative Care of Low Back Pain
Generalized low back pain is a huge public health problem, affecting 80 percent of people at some point during their lifetime. Low back pain can affect a person's ability to function at work or within the home and can lead to a lower perceived quality of life.
Read MoreAvoiding Injuries while Gardening
Spring is here and after a winter of decreased physical activity, gardening is a great way to get exercise that is low-impact and healthy. Injuries occur very often due to using the wrong tools for the job, repetitive motion, lifting, and twisting with heavy loads. We need to realize that gardening requires strength and flexibility to prevent injuries.
Read MoreA Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapy Resident: Meet Ashley Brooks
When Ashley Brooks, OTR/L, began her career as an occupational therapist, hand therapy was considered very specialized and not a track for new graduates.
Read MoreEMG – What to Know
An electrodiagnostic study (EMG/NCS) is a diagnostic assessment of the electrical activity of your nerves and muscles to see how well they function, and is sometimes recommended for patients with neck, back, arm or leg pain.
Read MoreHow Robotics Are Making Joint Replacements Better Than Ever Before
As surgeons, our job is not just to take care of you, but to make sure that we constantly stay on the cusp of technology in our field so that we can offer the latest and most effective options for our patients.
Read MoreWhat a Physician Assistant Tells His Patients about Weight Loss
Every day I have to have difficult conversations with patients.
Read MoreWhy Foam Rolling is Important: A Soccer Player’s Perspective
Not too long ago I was working with the U.S. Men’s National Beach Soccer team in their Beach World Cup qualifier tournament.
Read MoreSpine Surgery and the Mazor® Robotics Renaissance Robot: 11 Things to Know
Our surgeons are some of the best in the world, but robotics can actually increase the precision and consistency of what we do in the operating room.
Read More“Our goal is to Empower You”: The Four Questions Every Physical Therapy Patient Wants to Know
It’s not always easy getting back to normal.
Read MoreWhat to Expect After Hip Replacement
For many of my hip replacement patients, returning to the lifestyle they had prior to developing hip arthritis and debilitating pain is an exciting part of the healing process.
Read MoreNASCAR: Spike in Hip, Wrist Injuries
Femoral acetabular impingement and hook of hamate injuries are on the rise in NASCAR pit crews according to new research presented at the 2017 NASCAR Summit in Concord, North Carolina, on January 10, 2017.
Read MoreFemoral acetabular impingement, hook of hamate injuries on rise in NASCAR pit crews
Research study findings presented by Drs. Glenn Gaston, Walter Beaver at NASCAR Summit
Read More“A Joint Operation”
Hip and Knee Surgeons, Rheumatologists Collaborate to Improve Patient Outcomes – What to Know.
Read MoreStudy Examines Move to Ceramic Heads in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
Dr. Fehring told OTW, “As we move away from using metal-on-metal bearings and face a relatively rare condition called ‘trunnionosis’
Read MoreFocus on Radiology: Frequently Asked X-Ray Questions
X-rays are a type of imaging technique that we use to diagnose injuries or issues in the bones so that your doctor can plan a course of treatment.
Read MoreORTHOCAROLINA ROBOTICS SPINE SURGERY TEAM PERFORMS 100TH MAZOR ROBOTICS RENAISSANCE® SURGICAL CASE
This state-of-the-art technology makes complex spine surgery more precise by providing a preoperative computer based planning platform to increase surgical accuracy and safety.
Read MorePlantar Fasciitis: Exercises you can do at home
- Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain.