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January 14, 2025
A Freak Accident, a 2-Month Hospitalization and a Grateful Patient: Kelly Flis' Story
Forget about freaky Friday. How about freaky Thursday? On January 26, 2023, near the end of her workday, ...
December 31, 2024
De'Von Thomas: Back in the Line of Scrimmage with Dr. Jonathan Chappell
De'Von Thomas started playing football in fifth grade. At 11 years old, his robust build and competitive ...
December 26, 2024
"Meeting Dr. Vining Changed My Life" — Edwin Gillen's Story
Some people come into our lives for a season. Others are there for a lifetime and still others appear bri...
October 31, 2024
Alex Wilkinson: Tenacity of a Tiger in the Face of 3 ACL Surgeries
Alex Wilkinson is a born winner — with the tenacity of a tiger. Despite multiple injuries, athletic set...
October 31, 2024
Life-saving Science: Chris Williams' Lung Cancer Story
In May 2022, Chris Williams retired from a rewarding career in the animal health industry where he helped...
October 7, 2024
Take 5 with Orthopaedic Surgeon Lincoln Pratson, MD
This fall, we are happy to introduce the newest member of our WakeMed Orthopaedics team, Lincoln Pratson,...
June 3, 2024
Surviving a Motorcycle Accident: Scott Martin's Story
A few tranquil moments at the end of a busy work day — that's what Scott Martin was looking for on May ...
May 24, 2024
Two Decades of Chronic Shoulder Issues Repaired in Hours by Dr. Mark Wood: Bryan's Tennis Story
Bryan Gillespie is the executive manager of Bryan’s Tennis — a family-owned business in Raleigh, NC. ...
October 26, 2023
Ankle Sprains Treatment and Prevention with Dr Thompson
Ankle sprains occur as a result of a twisting injury to the ankle in which the ligaments that connect the ankle bones (fibula and/or tibia) to the foot bones (talus) are stretched or torn either partially or completely. Types of Ankle Sprains There are different classification systems for ankle sprains. All of these systems are based […]
September 25, 2023
All About Shoulder Arthroscopy
Wake Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Center’s Dr. Mark Wood sat down to discuss minimally invasive options for your painful shoulder if conservative methods have failed. Luke Hudson, DPT, also discusses what to expect prior to your surgery, immediately following your surgery, and your rehab. Did you know that your shoulder is a complex joint that is capable of more […]
September 25, 2023
From Injury to Championship
The patience and dedication the third seed Heritage Huskies Womens Soccer team showed on the field with their thrilling State Championship win over the second seed Pinecrest Cougars was no match for the patience and dedication that several Heritage players have exhibited off the field. Behind 80-minutes of regulation time, 20-minutes of overtime, 10-minutes of Golden Goal and 4-2 […]
September 11, 2023
Overcoming a Potentially Career-Ending Injury: Aidan Morgan's Story
On October 13, 2022, Aidan Morgan was playing tackle football on the D line when he was hit on his left shoulder by a massive 240-pound lineman. Aidan, who weighed in at just 156 pounds, suffered a shoulder dislocation which sent pain searing through his body. He fell to the ground. The other player then […]
August 17, 2023
Spine 101: Cervical Fusion vs. Disc Replacement — What's the Difference
Neck pain and cervical spine disorders are prevalent conditions that can severely impact your quality of life. Most of the time, non-surgical treatments including physical therapy, medications such as steroids and anti-inflammatories, and time provide relief. However, sometimes problems with the discs in the neck can produce either a herniation or bone spurs that cause […]
July 3, 2023
A Will to Win: Olivia Jacobs' Story
Olivia Jacobs was born with the attributes of a winning athlete. With passion, self-confidence, self-discipline and resilience, she channeled her competitive spirit into her most beloved sport: basketball. For years, she was motivated and optimistic about her future as a high school and even collegiate athlete, but setbacks followed. A Debilitating Knee Injury In November 2020, […]
June 9, 2023
Resist the Comfort Zone with Strength Training
The legendary band, The Delta Rhythm Boys, had it right when they wrote the lyrics for “dem dry bones.” As adults age, minerals begin to leech out of the bones, leaving them brittle, fragile and prone to breaking. This condition, known as osteoporosis, may seem inevitable, but with a little work, adults can protect their […]
June 8, 2023
Hip Replacement When Is It Time and What Is the Best Approach
Is hip pain getting in the way of living your life? Is osteoarthitis making it difficult to walk or complete daily tasks? Are non-surgical treatments no longer working? If so, a hip replacement surgery might be the right option to get you back on your feet and decrease pain. Hip replacement surgery replaces damaged or […]
June 8, 2023
Joint Replacement Surgery What Primary Care Providers Should Know
With an ever-increasing emphasis on value-based medicine, it is important for primary care providers to understand the management of patients with hip and knee arthritis. This group represents a very large portion of the patients under the care of any primary care provider and constitutes the largest diagnosis-based spend for Medicare. This article will review […]
June 8, 2023
Lets Talk Knee Replacement - A Q and A With Dr Curtis Hanson
Aching knees plague millions of Americans – mostly due to normal wear and tear on the joint that leads to osteoarthritis. Those patients who want to continue living an active lifestyle will often consider a knee replacement surgery – but typically only after they’ve tried all other non-surgical options. Dr. Curtis Hanson, a board-certified orthopaedic […]
May 24, 2023
Knee Replacement for Prior Military Search and Rescue Swimmer Benny Moore
Benny Moore enjoyed a rewarding career as a search and rescue swimmer for the United States military. He readily put himself in peril to save lives. Yet, his selfless service to his country eventually led to his diagnosis of osteoarthritis — in his mid-30s. Benny explains, “My knees started swelling with fluid, so I would […]
April 24, 2023
Amputation after a Cat Bite: Tom Keck's Story
After retirement, Tom Keck became a hobby craftsman, making upgrades and repairs around his home. In 2017, while working on a home project, Tom fell off his ladder. Unfortunately, the fall was severe, resulting in several crushed ribs that impacted his spleen. He had to have his spleen removed. The years went by, and Tom […]
April 20, 2023
An Injured Athlete and a Team that Wouldn't Give Up — Savannah Anderson's Story
Strong-willed, compassionate, loving, an animal whisperer: these are the words Gwen Anderson (a mom and WakeMed employee) uses to describe her highly athletic daughter, Savannah Anderson, who began showing horses at the young age of five. “She loves animals,” shares Gwen, “especially her three horses. She is also persistent, so when she sets a goal, […]
April 5, 2023
8 Common Youth Sports Injury Questions Answered
With sports camps and more structured activities, kids today are increasingly likely to play their chosen sport year-round. But more time on the field brings a greater risk of experiencing sports-related injuries, including ACL and meniscus injuries in the knee, or injuries to the shoulder and elbow. Whether an athlete enjoys recreational sports or competing at the elite level, it is […]
April 5, 2023
Regenerative Orthopaedics What You Need to Know About PRP
Cutting edge technology or lunatic fringe? These are the boundaries that surround alternative treatments used in regenerative orthopaedics. Two such treatments include the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapies. Although not historically considered ‘mainstream,’ these interventions are becoming increasingly popular for their potential to aid in healing and repair of the body. […]
April 4, 2023
Future Frontiers in Shoulder Replacement Surgery and Management of Shoulder Arthritis
It’s not unusual to experience pain in your joints on occasion, especially if you’re active and participate in high-impact activities. That unwanted pain can be caused by injured muscles, tendons or ligaments around the joint. But if that pain or aching joint gradually becomes worse over time – or is localized to one area – […]