Knowing when to see an orthopedic doctor can be difficult. What are the signs, symptoms and conditions that warrant an ortho specialist? How do orthopedic injuries and conditions occur? They can occur in everyday life in the most unexpected ways. Like Rachel's story: Rachel hugged her teenage son, and he playfully twisted out of her [...]
The emerging field of regenerative medicine is helping patients who have sustained orthopedic injuries or suffer from chronic joint pain. It uses the body's natural ability to heal itself to treat injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. In this regenerative orthopedics Q&A, we interview Cary Orthopaedics [...]
We're thrilled to now be seeing patients in our new Holly Springs orthopaedic clinic located at 851 S. Main Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540. This new full-service facility is expertly staffed and equipped to see patients for general and spine orthopaedics. We also offer a comprehensive Holly Springs physical therapy practice. Watch our latest [...]
Children’s bodies change drastically during their teenage years, creating increased opportunities for orthopedic injuries. Learning about orthopedic care for teens and how to prevent and manage common orthopedic conditions will benefit both teens and their parents. The body hits its biggest and fastest growth spurt during adolescence – between the ages 10 and 14 for [...]
Cary Orthopaedics is excited to announce that our new Holly Springs orthopaedic clinic will be opening on June 25, 2024, located at 851 S. Main Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540. If you have an appointment with us on June 25, 2024, or beyond, your appointment will be at our new office. If you have a [...]
In today’s society, we constantly look for shortcuts for everything we do. From time management to stress relief to healthy living, we are looking for “hacks” to make our desired results come more easily. But can you really hack your way to better health? With biohacking, yes. While this may sound intimidating, it’s actually pretty [...]
When discussing health conditions caused by obesity, we most often hear about diabetes, heart disease and stroke. But did you know your weight can have a significant impact on your bones, joints and muscles, too? In this article, we address how obesity impacts your joints and ways to prevent joint damage with weight loss. Obesity has [...]
Orthopaedic specialists use platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to help patients recover from injury. While PRP therapy may not work for all conditions, studies have shown that it can help treat soft-tissue healing. PRP treatments allow the body to heal itself by amplifying the natural growth factors it uses to repair tissue. But what exactly is PRP [...]
The knees are the largest joints in the body. They bear our weight and absorb the shock of walking, jumping, dancing and moving. Over time, activities, injuries and disease can cause knee problems. When knee pain becomes severe and can't be alleviated by other non-invasive treatments, it may be time for a knee replacement. Joint [...]
April is Occupational Therapy Month. Cary Orthopaedics is celebrating by discussing the benefits of occupational therapy and spotlighting a few of our talented clinicians. Occupational therapy (OT) helps people develop or regain skills for independent daily living. Therapists work with people of all ages who have a limiting condition, disability or injury that prevents them [...]
