Todd M. Chapman Jr., MD Articles

Discover Cheryl Harmon-Meade's inspiring journey from scoliosis diagnosis to joyful recovery through spinal fusion. Her story highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of medical innovation.

Explore OrthoCarolina's groundbreaking research, winning top awards from AAOS and AAHKS. Discover how our innovative studies are transforming orthopedic care, from revolutionizing treatment protocols for prosthetic joint infections to advancing opioid-free pain management in spine surgery.

Hear what some of our Physician Assistants and patients have to say about working with their OC doctors.

The sacroiliac (SI) joint is located in the pelvis and links the iliac bones (pelvis) to the sacrum (lowest part of the spine above the tailbone). It is an essential component for shock absorption to prevent impact force from reaching the spine.

Have low back pain that you think could be SI Joint dysfunction? Take this quiz. 

During June's Scoliosis Awareness Month, Dr. Todd Champman breaks down some information about this spinal condition that affects 2% of the population.

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.

Todd Chapman, MD, of Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina Spine Center, discusses the philosophies and technologies that will shape his practice for many years to come.

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.

Sacroiliac joint syndrome, or SI joint syndrome, is a frequent culprit of low back pain, and may also create pain in the buttock region, groin and lower extremities.

Wondering what exactly is scoliosis? Dr. Todd Chapman of OrthoCarolina's Spine Center helps us define scoliosis and learn more about its prevalence and treatments.

Dr. Todd Chapman discussing his practice

The complete forum event on February 22nd, 2018.

Highlights from our community roundtable held at Lenny Boy Brewing on February 22nd, 2018.

Put diplomatically: “Her injuries were very significant,” says Matt Chapman, the OrthoCarolina doctor who performed surgery to repair her spinal injuries three days after the accident.

We don’t always think about our spine, but good spinal health is important. Back pain can come from many different sources: discs, joints, fractures, or even just the effects of everyday life.

Our surgeons are some of the best in the world, but robotics can actually increase the precision and consistency of what we do in the operating room.