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Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine which may cause the spine to be in the shape of a C or S instead of being straight.

“Bowed legs” is a term used to describe the medical term genu varum, which means the knees fall outside the midline of the legs.

The medical term for clubfoot is talipes equinovarus and this describes the position of the foot. The feet are pointed down (equinus) and inward (varus).

A normal meniscus is a c-shaped cushion of cartilage that supports the knee joint. A discoid meniscus is shaped more like a disc and does not taper as much toward the center.

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition in the hip joint involving abnormal friction between the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum).

Flat feet are a condition in which the foot doesn't have a normal arch. It may affect one foot or both feet.

Hip Dysplasia is a comprehensive term that has been used to include a spectrum of related developmental hip problems in infants and children, often present at birth.

“Knock knees” is a term used to describe the medical term genu valgum, which means the knees fall inside the midline of the legs.

Blount’s disease is a condition affecting the growth plate of the tibia, also known as the shin bone.

In-toeing is a pattern of walking in which the toes point inward instead of straight forward. There are varying degrees of in-toeing, some being mild and others being severe.

American registered nurse Margo McCaffery, a pioneer of the field of pain management nursing, famously had a theory about human pain: "whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing whenever he says it does".

More research needed for guidance on one-stage vs two-stage exchange to treat PJI after TKA

Joint replacement patients are growing older, but also getting younger

Dr. Patrick Connor, Head Team Physician of the Carolina Panthers, offers his perspective

When an athlete gets injured, we tend to focus on the physical aspects: What was hurt, the surgery, and when can the athlete get back on the field or court...

I get asked this question almost daily, so if it’s something you’ve pondered as a parent, know that you are not alone.

Lateral ankle reconstruction (Brostrom) using the Arthrex Internal Brace. Kent Ellington, MD.

Laser treatment is a non-invasive therapeutic modality, or treatment, designed to reduce and relieve chronic pain that can happen as the result of a variety different orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

Below are some comments from our patients about their OrthoCarolina physical therapy experience. We are grateful for our PTs, their service and hard work!

Even as countries worldwide have populations that suffer from malnutrition, obesity has become a major worldwide health concern including in the United States.