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When your arthritis flares up, getting active may be the last thing you want to do. However, exercise plays an important role in managing arthritis pain and stiffness. 

Although IT band injuries come on quickly, they typically result from an existing muscle imbalance as opposed to an acute injury.

A bilateral knee replacement is when both knees are replaced during the same surgical procedure. Learn which patients are strong candidates for this procedure and the challenges during and after surgery.

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.

One primary reason patients undergo a hip replacement is to return to the lifestyle they enjoyed prior to needing surgery.

Holiday weekend Closure

All orthocarolina clinics and Urgent Cares will be closed, Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th in observance of the holiday.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Thank you.

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