by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Sep 4, 2023 | Hip Care
Total hip replacement surgery has excellent results for chronic hip pain patients. Patients with hip problems due to age, arthritis, sports injuries, or diseases such as osteonecrosis can enjoy increased strength, mobility, and pain relief, after surgery. According to...
by Sheldon Cooper | Jul 14, 2023 | Hip Care
Sciatic nerve pain is a common problem affecting many people, with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain. This is the longest nerve in our body, running from the lower back down to the feet, and is responsible for sensation and movement in the legs. The...
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Feb 10, 2023 | Hip Care, Joint Replacement, Knee Care
After having an implant surgery, you will need to be careful about how you move the extremity, particularly for the first few months after the surgery. At the end of your recovery time, when you return to your previous baseline activity level, it is important to be...
by Bernard P. Kemker, MD | Sep 1, 2022 | Hip Care, Joint Replacement, Knee Care
The ketogenic diet or “Keto Diet” is a low-carb, high-protein, and high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the low-carb and Atkins diets. The objective of the keto diet is to enter a new metabolic state called ketosis. After eating a few carbs but high...
by Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MD | Aug 26, 2022 | Foot & Ankle Care, Hand & Wrist Care, Hip Care, Spine Care
Unfortunately, birth deformities are quite common these days, and researchers estimate that about 1 in every 1,900 babies is born with a limb deformity in the United States. A birth defect or a congenital disorder is a condition present at birth regardless of its...
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Aug 8, 2022 | Hip Care
Carolina Regional Orthopaedics, P.A., wants to congratulate you! You have taken a big step in improving your quality of life by getting hip replacement surgery. Whether it be for pain management for arthritis, a degenerative hip condition, or injury, hip replacement...
by Bernard P. Kemker, MD | Apr 21, 2022 | Hip Care
Having hip pain as you age is more common than you think. About 50% of elderly report that they have hip or knee pain. Hip is one of the most important joints in our body and as we age, our joints age too and may start to become painful and stiff, because it is often...
by Bernard P. Kemker, MD | Nov 28, 2021 | Hip Care, Knee Care
Hip or knee pain is often caused by an over-use injury from a repetitive motion, which leads to wear and tear of cartilage causing arthritis. Surprisingly, even a less strenuous activity like gardening can cause pain. The most common cause of pain in the hip and knee...
