Foot & Ankle Institute Media

Learn proper ankle taping techniques with our comprehensive step-by-step guide, designed for athletes, trainers, and healthcare professionals. Discover essential materials, effective methods, and expert tips to enhance injury prevention and support recovery.

Stay injury-free on the winter pickleball court with our expert tips! Explore strategies for cold-weather play, discover essential foot and ankle injury prevention techniques, and find the best pickleball footwear. Enhance your safety and enjoyment with specialized warm-up exercises and Achilles injury prevention. Master the art of winter pickleball with our comprehensive guide

Our Hearts to Your Soles' program. Join OC Foot & Ankle as they distribute over 150 pairs of shoes, generously donated by Red Wing Shoes, making a lasting impact on the lives of the less fortunate in Charlotte. Explore the roots of compassion that started in 2004 and witness the evolution of a legacy dedicated to providing proper footwear and medical foot screenings to those in need.

Discover OrthoCarolina's exciting additions to the team! Our group of five new physicians brings expertise in Foot and Ankle, Spine, Hand, Hip and Knee, and Joint Reconstruction. Learn about their backgrounds, specialties, and interests as they join our dedicated team of orthopedic experts. From hand fellowship-trained surgeons to NFL veterans turned doctors, each physician brings a unique perspective to our practice. Explore their profiles and get to know the individuals who are expanding our orthopedic capabilities at OrthoCarolina.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Anderson back at OrthoCarolina to add to his previous 29 years of service with OC.

OrthoCarolina is proud to have 29 orthopedic physicians recognized in the 2022 North Carolina Top Doctors: Charlotte Region list.

Foot & ankle orthopedic surgeon Dr. Hodges Davis shares what parents need to know about total ankle replacement on the Between the Bones podcast, powered by OrthoCarolina.

The ankle is a complex joint because in most situations, the ankle and foot function as a unit. Let's dive into the anatomy of some of the joints in the ankle and foot to try and understand how they work together. 

Orthopedic foot & ankle specialists treat even the most complex foot and ankle problems and serve as a reliable source when surgery is recommended.

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Hear from our panel of orthopedic experts about Stress Fractures & Sprains, Achilles Tendonitis & Tears, Bunions, Ankle & Heel Pain and Arthritis in the OAS Season 1 finale. 

OrthoCarolina is proud to welcome five new physicians to our team – Briggs M. Ahearn, MD; Samuel E. Ford, MD; Mark A. Katz, MD; Michael O’Connell, DO; and Benjamin M. Wooster, MD.

Save time and book your care, your way. With online scheduling, your personalized orthopedic care is only a few clicks away.

3D printed custom talus replacement completed by Dr. J. Kent Ellington of the OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute

For many physicians, taking care of others is their life’s work and the ultimate calling. In honor of Doctors’ Day on March 30, we asked our doctors why they chose the medical field.

Foot and ankle specialist performs four surgeries in just two months on patients who have sustained injuries while riding scooters.

Removing a cast at the doctor’s office can really tickle, and there’s true science behind the reason why.

Shoes are for more than just walking. Especially in the cold months of winter, they become critical when it comes to health and well-being.

As a foot and ankle provider, I often get asked a TON of questions regarding running...

Each year, Charlotte magazine releases a list of Top Doctors in Charlotte and we're proud to have 17 OrthoCarolina providers represented as the best in the city.

The foot and ankle are critical for human motion and support the body mainly by acting as shock absorbers and enabling you to balance and move. Learn more about arthritis symptoms and treatments for this key piece of your body.

Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon training lays a foundation for success in any sport.

A year ago, Larry “Chip” Bankston was sitting in the stands of the Superdome, cheering on the saints. He was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he still lives with his wife and two young children. Now the official team physician to the New Orleans Saints, Dr. Bankston is on the sidelines of every home game and on the road with the team, where he is laser focused on his job: providing the highest level of care to some of the NFL’s best athletes.

Michael Bates, MD joins OrthoCarolina University and Todd Irwin, MD joins the OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute.

Dr. Bob Anderson is one of the world’s top foot and ankle surgeons. He is a leader in the treatment of elite athletes and treats regular patients as well. In this podcast, he discusses turf toe and the hallux valgus deformity.

On July 4, OrthoCarolina remembers and thanks those who have served our nation in the military.

Cohen Brings Balance of Experience as Practicing Physician and Organizational Leadership

Without further delay or digression, here are my 10 Most Influential People in Sports in the Carolinas.

How one man’s breakaway changed his life

Lateral ankle reconstruction (Brostrom) using the Arthrex Internal Brace. Kent Ellington, MD.

If you’re a high-profile athlete and you have a foot or ankle injury, there’s really no debate. You go see Dr. Bob.

Arthritis is very common in middle age and we see it often in the foot.

Kristan Seaford miraculously survived severe complications from the flu, but the loss of blood flow during treatment resulted in the amputation of both hands, her left lower leg and a portion of her right foot...

Dr. Robert Anderson's patient, Meredith Dolhare, exceeds expectations and then some...

Leading expert in foot and ankle orthopedic surgery, Dr. Hodges Davis joins The Balancing Act to talk about one of the most common deformities of the toes for women and men. Find out what you can do to prevent and get rid of hammertoes.