The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most critical parts of the knee joint, and a torn ACL can be a common injury. An essential part of the knee, the ACL runs through the middle of the knee and controls the motion of the joint and provides stability. Because damaging the ACL can [...]
Whether hiking or mountain biking on nearby trails, beachcombing North Carolina shores, playing organized sports, walking around the neighborhood or working on the job, accidents happen. Bone fractures, or broken bones, are very common, with more than six million people experiencing one each year. The important role bones play in the body Our bones provide [...]
While the benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle are too numerous to count, exercising outside during the summer can become challenging. As the heat turns up, overheating can become a problem even for the heat-loving. But with ample sunshine and longer days, there are more opportunities for the entire family to get outside and get [...]
Back pain is a common complaint, affecting more than 65 million Americans. Struggling with daily activities because of pain can be frustrating, especially if you don't know if you should wait it out or see a doctor. How do you know when that nagging ache is just a temporary annoyance or when it is a sign [...]
Cary Orthopaedics physical therapist Chad Moses (PT, Cert. DN/SMT, GTS, CKTP, Dip. Osteopractic) produces our Patient Education Series to inform patients about various physical therapy modalities and techniques. We hope these videos and article will help answer your questions about custom orthotics. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment to find out if [...]
Nearly 19 million orthopedic surgeries are performed each year in the United States, with an extremely high satisfaction rate. The vast majority of patients experience significant improvement in their function and overall quality of life following ortho surgery. While patients can’t reverse some factors affecting successful orthopedic surgery rehabilitation – such age, physical health and [...]
One of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. is pickleball, which combines elements of tennis, ping-pong and badminton. Part of what has made pickleball such a popular sport is that it appeals to a range of skill levels and ages. Pickleball players can compete in sports leagues or simply play recreationally with friends. Because pickleball [...]
Rotator cuff injuries are the most common tendon injury in adults. One-third of adults over 60 have a tear. That number increases to more than half for 80-year-old adults. Rotator cuff injuries can significantly impact daily life, but there are a variety of treatment options that can help. In this article, Cary Orthopaedic’s shoulder experts [...]
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common and treatable hand condition that causes numbness and tingling in hands, pins-and-needles pain, decreased hand strength and worse symptoms at night. It affects 1 in 10 people and is the most expensive upper-body musculoskeletal disorder in the U.S. Obtaining the right diagnosis for hand numbness and pain is [...]
Because we typically cannot feel what is happening inside our bones, concern about our overall bone health might not be top of mind. Yet over 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a disease that affects bone density, and over 54 million are at an increased risk of developing it. Throughout our life, cells continuously update the [...]
