Orthopedic Library
What is femoroacetabular impingement?
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition in the hip joint involving abnormal friction between the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum).
Read MoreWhat are flat feet?
Flat feet are a condition in which the foot doesn't have a normal arch. It may affect one foot or both feet.
Read MoreWhat is Pediatric Hip Dysplasia?
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.
Read MoreWhat Are Knock Knees? Causes & Treatment Options
“Knock knees” is a term used to describe the medical term genu valgum, which means the knees fall inside the midline of the legs.
Read MoreWhat is Blount’s Disease?
Blount’s disease is a condition affecting the growth plate of the tibia, also known as the shin bone.
Read MoreIntoeing Causes & Treatment
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.
Read MoreMulti Modal Pain Management: Making Hip and Knee Surgical Pain Easier
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".
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Hip & Knee Center Leading in Research
More research needed for guidance on one-stage vs two-stage exchange to treat PJI after TKA
Read MoreChanging Technology and Trends in Joint Replacement
Joint replacement patients are growing older, but also getting younger
Read MoreTen Things to Know about Being a Physician to an NFL Team
Dr. Patrick Connor, Head Team Physician of the Carolina Panthers, offers his perspective
Read MoreHow recovering from an ACL tear is as much mental as it is physical: Warren’s Story
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...
Read MoreWhen Can My Child Start Lifting Weights?
I get asked this question almost daily, so if it’s something you’ve pondered as a parent, know that you are not alone.
Read MoreLateral ankle reconstruction (Brostrom) using the Arthrex Internal Brace. Kent Ellington, MD.
Lateral ankle reconstruction (Brostrom) using the Arthrex Internal Brace. Kent Ellington, MD.
Read MoreWhat We’re Doing in Physical Therapy – Multi Radiance Medical Laser®
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.
Read MoreNational Physical Therapy Month: What Our Patients Say
Below are some comments from our patients about their OrthoCarolina physical therapy experience. We are grateful for our PTs, their service and hard work!
Read MoreHow Obesity Affects Your Arthritis
Even as countries worldwide have populations that suffer from malnutrition, obesity has become a major worldwide health concern including in the United States.
Read MoreCervicogenic Headaches: Long name; treatable problem
Most of us have had a headache before and know that they are…well, a headache.
Read MoreAthlete with a foot injury? Call Dr. Bob
If you’re a high-profile athlete and you have a foot or ankle injury, there’s really no debate. You go see Dr. Bob.
Read MoreThree Injuries, Three Months: Sarah’s Story
At age 28, I was in the best shape of my life...
Read MoreThe Ultimate List: Our Top 50 Tips for Running Your First Race
Running your first race can be scary, exhilarating and everything in between.
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