Orthopedic Library
A Shot at a Full Comeback: How One Soccer Player Beat the Dreaded ACL Injury
Female athletes have been known to have a higher risk of injuring their anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, while participating in competitive sports. McKaley Boston knows that pain all too well. This is her comeback story.
Read MoreTurf Toe: Causes & Treatments
Turf toe, the largest joint in the big toe, which connects the first bone in the toe and the first long bone in the foot, is a sprain to the metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP).
Read MoreAt-Home Olympic-Style Workouts
In this series, we cover different Olympic events and relate them to upcoming spring sports with insight from OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Specialists.
Read MoreHow to Get Started With Mountain Biking in Charlotte
Charlotte is home to miles of beginner-friendly trails, group rides, instructional clinics, and events where you can gather with other riders.
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You Start Cycling
The OrthoCarolina Winston Women's Cycling team shares insight into what to expect when you decide to get involved in cycling as well as suggestions on how you can best maximize your time.
What Is Tendinitis?
Tendons, thick cords that connect your muscles to bones, are more important than you might realize. For people who have had tendinitis (also called tendonitis), inflammation of the tendons causes pain and swelling, sometimes severe, and can make it difficult to do the activities you love.
Read More7 Winter Adventures in North Carolina Other than Downhill Skiing (and Where to Do Them)
Winter beautifully transforms North Carolina’s wild spaces into a playground for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Read MoreAmy's Journey from Amputation to Custom Arm Prosthetic
Following Amy Remer's cancer diagnosis in 2017, her care team was forced to amputate her left arm at the shoulder, and her insurance claim for a specialized prosthetic arm was denied. Amy recently received a donated custom robotic arm through the organization Arms for All, founded by two OrthoCarolina physicians.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
In the running community, patellofemoral pain syndrome (“PFPS”), or Runner’s Knee, has a reputation for being painful and frustrating.
Read More5 Ways to Safely Spend Time Outside This Winter
Here are a few engaging ways to get outside and stay active this winter.
Read More8 Ways to Keep Your Knees Healthy as You Age
Knee pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. Over the years, your knees endure a lot of wear and tear as you fight against gravity to move and walk.
Read More10 Stretches for Tight Hips
Follow these 10 simple stretches to ease tight hip muscles and prevent injuries.
Read MoreTotal Ankle Replacement
Foot & ankle orthopedic surgeon Dr. Hodges Davis shares what parents need to know about total ankle replacement on the Between the Bones podcast, powered by OrthoCarolina.
Read MoreFoot & Ankle Anatomy
The ankle is a complex joint because in most situations, the ankle and foot function as a unit. Let's dive into the anatomy of some of the joints in the ankle and foot to try and understand how they work together.
Read MoreClubfoot: 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.
Read MoreInjuries 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.
Read MoreHow to Treat & Prevent Common Basketball Injuries
Basketball requires an athlete to run, jump and cut aggressively and consistently throughout gameplay. The quick change-of-direction movements and repetitive jumping pose a unique challenge on our lower extremities.
What Is Bone & What Does It Do?
Although bones look static when preserved in a museum or modeled in a classroom, bone in your body is just as alive as your lungs, liver, or kidneys.
Read MoreDoes Dry Needling Hurt? 6 Things You Need to Know
For many patients, dry needling can reduce pain in just one session. We took a look at six things to know about this physical therapy-delivered treatment that can address many musculoskeletal conditions.
Read More30 Things You Didn’t Know About Physician Assistants (PAs)
Ever wonder what Physician Assistants do? Here are 30 things you didn’t know about PAs.
Read MoreElbow Anatomy
The elbow is comprised of three different bones and three distinct joints. Its complex anatomy allows us to bend and straighten our arm, rotate our forearm palm-up and palm-down, and control movements in the hand and wrist.
Read MoreAnatomy Language | How Body Parts Are Named
Anatomy terminology is a highly detailed language to name all the parts of our bodies -- every bone, ligament and muscle. It’s like medical professionals speak one language at work and an entirely different one at home.
What Is Tommy John Surgery?
Notorious in baseball players, Tommy John injuries, or Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) injuries, can cause significant pain, decreased strength and mobility loss. There are two surgical options available for athletes who suffer from a Tommy John ligament injury.
Read MoreIce vs. Heat | Dr. Bryan Jennings, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist
Keeping You Healthy with Carole Andrews at ABC45 in Winston-Salem.
Each month Keeping You Healthy, brought to you by OrthoCarolina, gives you tips to improve your health, from choosing the correct athletic shoes to caring for joint pain. Watch our videos and check back monthly for new health tips!
Read MoreHow to Avoid 'Tech Neck' | Dr. Adam Wegner, OrthoCarolina Spine Specialist
Keeping You Healthy with ABC45 Winston-Salem
Each month Keeping You Healthy, brought to you by OrthoCarolina, gives you tips to improve your health, from choosing the correct athletic shoes to caring for joint pain. Watch our videos and check back monthly for new health tips!
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