Finding the right orthopedic surgeon for back pain is often the final step in a long journey of discomfort, but understanding your full range of treatment options is the best place to start. In short: Chronic pain persistence. Long-term discomfort affects daily life and requires a comprehensive medical strategy for relief. Conservative care first. Providers [...]
In short, the ideal treatment plan depends entirely on the location, severity, and type of break you have experienced. Immobilization is often sufficient. Many fractures heal effectively with casts or splints that keep the bone in place during recovery. Surgery may be required. Complex breaks involving joints or multiple fragments often necessitate surgical intervention for [...]
In short, Choose board-certified orthopedic surgeons with extensive hip replacement experience Evaluate surgical volume, patient outcomes, and hospital quality ratings Schedule consultations to assess communication style and treatment philosophy Understanding Hip Replacement Surgery Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, replaces damaged hip joint components with artificial implants to relieve pain and restore function. [...]
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Dr. Douglas Martini, a cherished member of our Cary Orthopaedics family. After an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Dr. Martini has decided to embark on the next chapter of his life, bidding farewell to his distinguished role as a sports medicine expert in [...]
Sitting at a desk all day for work does not have to be uncomfortable. Incorporate simple ergonomic modifications in the workplace to prevent common issues like neck and back pain. Workplace ergonomics designs and arranges things that people use at work to increase efficiency and safety. “A simple understanding of good sitting posture and [...]
Physical therapists are an integral part of orthopaedic care. PTs are movement experts who can support the restoration of mobility, reduce pain and help you get back to your daily activities. But, there are some common misconceptions about physical therapy that can often discourage people from seeking treatment. Here, our orthopaedic experts debunk physical therapy [...]
There are countless benefits to exercising regularly, particularly strength training. If done right, a regular exercise routine can improve your quality of life, whether you want to improve your golf game, be more agile on the tennis court, get up and down from the floor easier, keep up with your grandkids, or stand and walk [...]
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 [...]
Your spine is unlike any other part of your body. It is an incredibly complex series of bones, joints and other tissues. The spine is composed of 33 bones, called vertebrae, divided into five sections. These bones make up the spinal column that holds your body upright, allows it to twist and bend and [...]
If you’ve ever experienced it, you know that muscle or joint pain can throw your life off track. Not only does the pain make it difficult to perform daily tasks, but getting any rest feels like an uphill battle. A specific kind of joint pain known as bursitis affects many people — especially those over [...]
