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10 New Physicians Join OrthoCarolina
OrthoCarolina has hired 10 new physicians to support the increasing needs of its patients and communities
Read More#TheFreeWorkout: Now in Fort Mill and Rock Hill
New locations in Rock Hill and Fort Mill, South Carolina
Read MoreOC Family Welcome: Meet Dr. Josh Smith
Specializing in hand, shoulder and elbow, Dr. Smith will practice at OrthoCarolina's Hickory office.
Read MoreOC Family Welcome: Meet Dr. John McMurtry
Specializing in hand, shoulder and elbow, Dr. McMurtry will practice at OrthoCarolina's Winston-Salem office.
OC Family Welcome: Meet Dr. Benjamin Sutker
Specializing in elbow, hand and wrist, Dr. Sutker sees patients at OrthoCarolina Rock Hill.
Read MoreOrthoCarolina Family Welcome: Meet Dr. David Ciaccia
A physiatrist, Dr. Ciaccia will see patients at OrthoCarolina Gastonia.
Read MoreOC Family Welcome: Meet Dr. James Starman
Specializing in sports, shoulder and elbow, Dr. Starman will see patients at OrthoCarolina's Winston-Salem and Kernersville offices.
Read MoreOC Family Welcome: Meet Dr. W. Bryan Jennings
Specializing in sports and general orthopedics, Dr. Jennings will practice at OrthoCarolina's Winston-Salem and King offices.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Winston-Salem Bucket List for Fall
The golden days of fall are prime time for hiking, biking, paddling, and playing outdoors in Winston-Salem.
Read MoreOC Family Welcome: Meet Dr. Swaroop Gonchikar
A musculoskeletal and interventional spine specialist, we welcome Dr. Swaroop Gonchikar to the OrthoCarolina team where he'll be seeing patients at the Spine Center.
Read MoreOC Family Welcome: Meet Dr. Michael Gart
Joining our Hand Center, Dr. Michael Gart specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the hand.
Read MoreOC Family Welcome: Meet Dr. Brian Brighton
Specializing in pediatric orthopedic surgery and spine surgery, Dr. Brian Brighton joins our team at the Pediatric Orthopedic Center.
An Interview with Dr. Pat Connor - the Carolina Panthers Head Team Physician
The commotion and action on the sidelines on any given Carolina Panthers game day can make it difficult to spot Dr. Pat Connor, but he’s there.
Read MoreJoin the Trend: 3 Ways to Make Cauliflower Gnocchi
Cauliflower gnocchi is flying off the shelves at Trader Joe's. Get inspired with three ways to make these carb-saving potato substitutes.
Read MoreOC Family Welcome: Meet Dr. Brian Scannell
A pediatric orthopedic specialist, Dr. Scannell is from Charlotte and finds living and working in his hometown an especially rewarding experience.
Read MoreOC on the Sidelines – How one Physician Assistant Keeps High School Athletes in the Game
If you’ve been to a local high school sports event, you may have seen OrthoCarolina staff on the sidelines. We learn from one PA how they keep athletes safe during competition.
Read More4 Tips to Prevent Injury When You Work Out
Whether you’re starting a routine from scratch or you’re a seasoned
athlete, a focus on injury prevention will keep you in the game
Meet the PA: Jeff Dabkowski, PA-C
Meet the PA: Jeff Dabkowski, PA-C at the OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center
Read MoreThe Best Places to SUP in North Carolina
North Carolina's rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and coastal areas offer great SUP spots for people of all ability levels.
The Story Behind South Mountains State Park
The South Mountains are the site of Native American trade routes, an early gold discovery, and trails blazed by the CCC.
Summer '18 Ultimate Running Playlist
Are you spending the summer training or competing in a run like the OrthoCarolina Classic 10k? We asked our favorite Charlotte athletes and runners to share their favorite songs for this ultimate playlist.
Read MoreIt once seemed impossible – blind mother of two competes in first triathlon
Local non-profit Para Guide pairs sited guides with the visually impaired to enrich lives through physical activity
Read MoreIs your child spending enough time in active learning?
Everything you need to know about active learning and suggestions for activities to start incorporating it into your child’s day.
Read MoreHow to Have an Adventurous Beach Getaway From Charlotte
Here's how to plan a Wilmington beach getaway that’s part outdoor adventure, part city tour, and 100% fun.
Read MoreMedical Breakthroughs at OrthoCarolina
Explore pioneering medical breakthroughs changing our lives and meet the doctors behind them. On the front lines of your health are tales of desperation, determination and human triumph-from a safer way to manage pain after surgery to groundbreaking techniques that make surgery unnecessary.
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