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 [...]
Cary Orthopaedics now offers patients new technology to restore strength, motion and balance without pain. The AlterG® VIA Anti-Gravity Treadmill reduces the body weight a patient feels on their lower body by up to 80 percent, allowing them to move freely. What is an anti-gravity treadmill? The revolutionary AlterG VIA Anti-Gravity Treadmill uses NASA’s [...]
Being physically active is an important way to keep your body healthy, but it is estimated that most adults in the U.S. spend 6.5 to 8 hours a day sitting down. Whether sitting at a desk, driving or on the couch watching TV, prolonged sitting can cause joint pain, especially lower back and hip pain [...]
The key to building stronger bones and better balance, combating osteoporosis, staying independent and living longer may be as simple as adding strength training to your exercise routine. When people hear “strength training,” Hulk Hogan and Rocky may come to mind. While these men regularly exercise and lift weights, strength training for seniors is [...]
Orthopedic physical therapy (PT) has been around since the early 19th century, but many people still don’t fully understand its benefits. In 1992, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) designated October as Physical Therapy Month to raise awareness about this treatment. Cary Orthopaedics is celebrating National Physical Therapy Month by sharing ways PT improves [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
