Carolina Regional Orthopaedics

Yes, we recommend scheduling an appointment with Dr. Perlmutter to learn more about how we can help.

Our pain management team uses a combination of the following to help with chronic pain lifestyle changes, medications, injections, and different therapies (OT, PT, yoga, acupuncture). There are many options, and each treatment plan will look different. If you re experiencing chronic pain, our team can do a thorough evaluation and recommend a treatment plan that meets your specific needs.

We recommend scheduling an appointment if you have: repeat Injuries, numbness and tingling - this may indicate nerve damage due to a bone fracture, dislocated disc, or a pinched nerve, or have any sprains/strains that take longer than a week to heal.

Most shoulder surgeries require a hospital stay that following night, and then you ll be put in a sling to immobilize your shoulder for about 6 weeks to ensure proper healing. Expect to need some assistance with daily activities for a few weeks with a sling on. Having a support system and someone available to help you with normal daily activities is really essential to make sure the joint heals properly. If you have any additional questions or concerns, give our office a call.

Some amount of pain is associated with any surgery, but the worst subsides after a couple of days.

From an orthopedic surgeon, the short answer is yes! Whichever joint has the most symptoms should be first in line. However, if your symptoms for both joints are about the same, it is recommended to do the hip replacement procedure first.

You and your doctor will decide if medications are right for you. However, many chronic pain patients are on medications for long periods, many patients whose treatments consist of an interventional procedure that allows them pain-free or pain-controlled lives that do not need medications regularly.

We've provided a full list of information on our website on what you need to know before your visit to prepare ahead of time: https://www.crortho.com/schedule-online. You can also call our front desk to ask any questions you may have that aren't listed here or to learn more about the insurance we accept.

A lot of times, this is where the skin grows thicker over pressure areas. Most of the time isn't painful, but sometimes it can be. It could come down to the shoes you wear and what pressure points it hits that rub on the inside of your feet or your posture. If this keeps happening, and you are continuing to change your shoes, schedule an appointment and bring the shoes that you wear most often into your visit. It helps the doctor determine where your pressure points are!

Physical therapy helps you to get full range of motion, strength, and flexibility back after surgery. It helps to maximize your recovery time and get you back on your feet quicker!