Orthopedic Library
Hip & Knee Pain Explained
The bottom line is this – if your quality of life is compromised by pain in your hip or knee, it’s time to discuss the pain with your doctor.
Read MoreAre My Shoes to Blame? Common Foot Problems & How to Minimize Pain
Wearing shoes that fit poorly can lead to a myriad of problems, from minor foot discomfort to stress fractures and meniscus tears.
Read MoreCartilage 101 – Is My Cartilage Healthy?
Healthy articular (joint) cartilage cushions our joints and ensures they can bend and straighten fluidly and without pain. What causes cartilage damage and how can you prevent it from happening?
Read MoreCartilage 101 – What Is Cartilage and What Does It Do?
We often hear about the importance of cartilage to protect our joints. But what exactly is cartilage, and how does it keep our joints healthy?
Read MoreExploring the Body from the Inside Out: Hip & Knee
We partnered with Experience Anatomy, a premier anatomy education provider specializing in training and education with real, preserved human specimens, to bring you another installment of our Orthopedic Anatomy Series: Exploring Your Body from the Inside Out – Hip & Knee edition.
Read MoreWhat to Expect After Hip Replacement
One primary reason patients undergo a hip replacement is to return to the lifestyle they enjoyed prior to needing surgery.
Brachial Plexus and Limb Paralysis Clinic Overview
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that arise from the spinal cord to and lead to the peripheral nerves that give movement and feeling to the shoulder, arm and hand. Check out our clinic overview.
Read MoreHow to Avoid Rotator Cuff Injuries at Work
Rotator cuff injuries or tears are one of the most commonly encountered shoulder problems seen by orthopedic surgeons.
Read MoreWhat is Frozen Shoulder?
Adhesive capsulitis, more commonly known as Frozen Shoulder, is frequently treated in the physical therapy setting due to the pain and loss of upper extremity function that can occur as a result of the development of the pathology.
Read MoreShoulder 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.
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