Orthopaedic Blog

October 20 is World Osteoporosis Day, and Central Carolina Orthopaedic Associates has adopted Echolight technology, a new bone density and quality testing technology that is rare, revolutionary, and in high demand.

Osteoporosis is a serious disease that can weaken your bones over time and cause fragility fractures. In order to avoid serious bone breaks, it's important to know about the causes, signs, and risk factors associated with osteoporosis, as well as the solutions we offer osteoporosis patients.

Ideally, a hip surgery will give you the same capabilities your original hip would, but because your body takes time to adjust to the new prosthetic hip, there are certain movements and activities you should avoid to prevent further damage.

When you experience shoulder pain, it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause. The shoulder, after all, is a complex joint that connects the upper arm (humerus), shoulder blade (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle) and includes a collection of tendons, cartilage, and soft tissue.

Regardless of how strong your bones are, how in shape you are, or how well you eat, accidents can happen and bones can break. Whether it be from a fall, a car accident, or some other external force placing pressure on your bones, breaking a bone is an experience that can be quite pa

Playing sports is a great way to keep yourself healthy and active. Sports can help improve your balance, help you maintain a healthy weight, and enhance your cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health. But playing sports isn’t without risk. Each year, thousands of people suffer from sports-related...

Osteoporosis is a disease that, over time, reduces bone density and subsequently weakens your skeleton. For someone with osteoporosis, even the most minor fall or injury can result in bone fractures. While these fractures can occur anywhere in the body, they are most common in the wrists, hips, and spine....

Exercising is one of the best ways humans can take care of their bodies. It helps us maintain a healthy weight, keep our muscles strong, and improve our circulatory, respiratory, and cardiac systems.