Orthopedic Library
Shoulder Impingement: What It Is and How to Fix It
Just above your rotator cuff, you have a fluid-filled sac called a bursa. The job of the bursa is to provide a cushion between tendons and bones. Bursa can become inflamed which can cause pain.
Read MoreDo You Have Sacroiliac Joint Problems? Here's What You Need to Know
The sacroiliac (SI) joint is located in the pelvis and links the iliac bones (pelvis) to the sacrum (lowest part of the spine above the tailbone). It is an essential component for shock absorption to prevent impact force from reaching the spine.
Read MoreRegenerative Medicine Treatment Options
Regenerative Medicine is a promising, yet still evolving field...
Read MoreI’m Retired and I Seem to be at the Doctor More. Why Does This Happen and What Can I Do About it?
Older adults, usually around retirement age, often express that they feel like they are always at doctor’s appointments. These medical visits may be related to chronic diseases or diagnoses that typically occur with aging, but for many patients they may also be related to a decreased overall activity level.
Read MoreMinimally Invasive Surgery for Bunions: What to Know
For many people who cannot find relief from nonsurgical treatment methods, bunion surgery becomes necessary. Surgical candidates include patients who can’t walk more than a few blocks without foot pain, cannot bend or straighten their toe, or whose big toe is constantly red and painful.
Read MoreNurse Practitioners in Orthopedics – 4 Things to Know
As we celebrate National Nurse Practitioners Week, here are four things to know about NPs.
Read MoreRadiologic Technologists – The Professionals Behind Your X-Ray
Radiologic Technologists make it possible to see your pain point from the inside out.
Read More7 Secrets You Should Know About the Importance of Going to Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a key component of the healing process for many people. Though being patient through the therapy process and being diligent about sticking to a therapy plan may at times feel challenging, it pays off in the long run when it comes to recovery.
Read MoreWhat You Probably Don’t Know About Orthobiologics
Orthobiologics -- which you may hear referred to as biologics, cell-based therapy, regenerative medicine or stem cell therapy -- are derived from substances that naturally exist in the body.
Read MoreTake This Quiz to Find Out if You Might have SI Joint Pain
Have low back pain that you think could be SI Joint dysfunction? Take this quiz.
Read MoreWhy We Chose to be Physical Therapists
Our physical therapists at OrthoCarolina play a big role in rehabilitation, and PT is an important part of the work we do to help our patients maximize long-term health benefits. It’s is a way for patients to improve movement, manage pain and prevent or recover from injuries or other physical conditions.
Read MorePut the Brakes on Back Pain
Sitting in the carpool line to pick up your kids can drive your body crazy — literally.
Read MoreHow fast is recovery after a joint replacement?
Recovery time has been drastically reduced over the years with patients walking immediately and discharged the same day or next.
Read MoreYour Top Questions about Fluoroscopically-Guided Injections, Answered
Fluoroscopically-guided steroid injections can be an extremely effective method of treating back pain or joint pain without surgery. Here are some of your most pressing questions about these injections, answered.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Surgeons Establish Periprosthetic Joint Infection Center
Thomas Fehring MD, hip and knee surgeon with the OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center in Charlotte, has launched the OrthoCarolina Periprosthetic Joint Infection Center along with fellow hip and knee surgeons Brian Curtin, MD, Bryan Springer, MD, Keith Fehring, MD.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Hand Surgeons Discover Children, Adults Born without Hand Have Brain Functionality to Control Advanced Prosthetics
Three Charlotte hand surgeons have discovered that people of any age born without a hand already have the functionality needed to control a prosthetic device using only their mind.
Read MoreUpper Extremity Injuries in Soccer Are More Common Than You Think
Upper extremity injuries like wrist and finger fractures are common in soccer players and can be missed on the field.
Read MoreCould My Child Have Scoliosis?
The first thing many parents notice is asymmetry, or their child having height differences in the shoulder or hips.
Read MoreTen Facts to Know About Scoliosis
During June's Scoliosis Awareness Month, Dr. Todd Champman breaks down some information about this spinal condition that affects 2% of the population.
ACL Tears for Women - Why Female Soccer Players Are 6 Times More Likely to Become Injured
Sports medicine specialist Margaret Lynch, PA-C, joins FOX 46 to discuss to the commonality of ACL tears and how to prevent them.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Fluoroscopically-Guided Injections, and Where to Get Them in Charlotte
Fluoroscopically-guided injections are a non-operative, conservative method of treatment for ongoing and chronic back pain or joint pain.
Read MoreProfessionals Suggest Ways to Deal with Hip Pain
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) - The aches and pain can really take a toll. If your hips hurt you’re not alone. FOX 46 is getting results for your pain looking at different parts of your body and what you can do to find relief. “It can be very limiting in terms of someone’s function,” explained Dr. Edward Brown, an orthopedic surgeon with OrthoCarolina in Rock Hill.
Read MoreEpidural Steroid Injections: Everything You Need to Know
Dr. Ciaccia of OrthoCarolina Gastonia performs an epidural steroid injection and explains how it works.
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