A broken bone is an extremely common injury, with over 6 million people in the United States breaking a bone every year. A normal hand has 27 bones and any of them can fracture. A fractured bone is the same as a broken bone and takes time to heal properly. Hand fractures can happen for [...]
Ganglion cysts are a common lump that appears along your joints or tendons. While ganglion cysts can sometimes cause discomfort, it's important to remember these lumps are noncancerous and mostly harmless, so there is no need to worry. They also shouldn't spread. If you are wondering if you have this type of cyst, or are [...]
Many people feel the pain of wear and tear on their joints as they get older. Sometimes, however, "normal" wear and tear can become painful and start to impact your everyday life. Cartilage in a joint can wear away over time, causing serious mobility issues. One of the most debilitating areas this can happen is [...]
Watch and learn as Cary Orthopaedics occupational therapist Sarah Rahman, OTR/L, CHT, discusses what occupational therapy is and demonstrates OT treatments used when treating osteoarthritis of the thumb. What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapy doesn’t just help with skills for work or an occupation; it also helps patients gain functions [...]
“I broke both of my elbows in a biking accident about six months ago. I was doing a lot of research for occupational therapists in the Raleigh/Durham area, and I couldn’t find many places with more than one therapist. Also, many of these clinics couldn’t get me in until a week and a half after [...]
Dr. Eric Z. Lukosius joined Cary Ortho in October 2021. He specializes in foot and ankle surgery, ankle replacement, fracture care, and general orthopaedics. Dr. Lukosius likes getting to know and bonding with his patients, but even more so, he enjoys being able to help them get back to doing the things they love. Dr. [...]
There are many different types of therapists to assist with different ailments, whether it be mental health or physical health. Occupational therapists are a type of therapist that can be very beneficial, even life-changing, for those who have undergone serious injuries or illnesses. Whatever the challenge, occupational therapists aim to assist everyone in order [...]
Your spine is one of the most critical parts of your body, passing signals from your brain throughout the rest of your nervous system. Unfortunately, it's also very delicate. Any damage to the spine or the surrounding muscles, bones or ligaments can result in pain. As many as 65 million people in the United States [...]
Herniated discs, also known as ruptured, bulging or protruding discs, are relatively common. As many as two percent of people in the United States experience one every year, and the condition can cause sciatica and back pain. Surgery is not always necessary to fix a herniated disc, but it can help speed up the healing [...]
Cary Orthopaedics cares about your health, safety and concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and we continue to adjust our services based new developments and the needs of our patients. Our goal is to provide quality care for patients with orthopaedic injuries and conditions, while allowing them to avoid hospital emergency rooms. We are here [...]
