Patient Reviews
Thank you for choosing OrthoSC for your care. We take pride in helping our patients overcome injuries, relieve pain, and return to active, healthy lifestyles.
In this section, you can read stories from patients we’ve treated about their experiences and recoveries under our care.
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Patient Reviews
- “Ok it was the summer of 2004 Friday night and I had gone bowling that day and bowled quiet a lot. lol after 4 hours of bowling I called it a night however my leg was in pain but I paid no mind to it as I thought it was just sore from all the bowling. I went home and the pain was increasing rather quickly so I decided to go to Georgetown hospital where I was diagnosed with chin splints. So I was sent home however my pain was still increasing rapidly. After 4 hours I went back to Georgetown hospital and this time I was diagnosed with cellulitis. Was given some pain meds and sent home. But the meds were not alleviating my pain at all!!! Now it's Sunday morning I had gone to the hospital twice on Saturday and now it's Sunday morning and with no sleep because the pain was just too much. I went to waccamaw hospital which is 30 minutes from where I lived and I was also diagnosed with cellulitis I guess I can understand why due to the fact it's a community hospital and would follow same protocol. At this time I was furious,in pain,and frustrated that the pain in my leg was like a machete tearing down on me. I decided to give it one more shot I drove an hour away to grand strand regional hospital in myrtle beach. And that's where I met Dr butler where he automatically knew there was something wrong and decided to keep me overnight for further testing and evaluation. That following morning I was rushed to surgery to release the pressure inside my leg the Dr butler told me. And had a second surgery to remove the remaining dead muscle tissue that was left and it was a lot. That I can't never lift my foot again. Compartment syndrome. That's what I had and Dr butler was able to recognize it as soon as he could unfortunately I wish I would of gone to him first maybe this nightmare would of been prevented. It's been a long time and I'm glad I was able to find this opportunity to thank him for the great work he performed on me and the details and care he shows for his patients. Thankyou Dr Butler I hope you remember my case.”– AnonymousTreating Doctor: J. Clark Butler, M.D.Patient Rating:
- “Dr. Butler is an example of what a good doctor is. His bedside manner and and caring spirit are outstanding. He took great care of me and let my wife know all the was going on the day of the surgery. He made her at ease and the whole process was exceptional. Clark is a great Christian man and he is someone i am proud to call my friend.”– AnonymousTreating Doctor: J. Clark Butler, M.D.Patient Rating:
- “I just wanted to thank you for the shoulder cuff repair. I must say the recovery period was at times endless it was all worth the wait. Although my golf game has not improved I am pain free and the shoulder is GREAT!! Please forward my thanks to Dr Feathers also for his diagnosis.”– AnonymousTreating Doctor: J. Clark Butler, M.D.Patient Rating:
- “After several months of middle and low back pain, I decided it was time to have a consult with a doctor. I recently completed Physical Therapy and Epidural Injections that were ordered at my visit and I am amazed with my results! I am extremely satisfied with my visit at your office with Dr. Bauerle and staff! I highly recommend Dr. Bauerle if you are looking for a Spine MD!”– AnonymousTreating Doctor: Wayne B. Bauerle, M.D.
- “I am thrilled with my results after my Cervical Spine Fusion! Thanks to Dr. Bauerle and his assistant for all they have done. It is great to be back normal!”– AnonymousTreating Doctor: Wayne B. Bauerle, M.D.
- “I had neck surgery on March 7th after suffering for almost three years with arm pain, tingling in my hands, and neck pain. I am now totally pain free and recovering just fine with no side effects. I had neck surgery in 2004 in N.J. and had hardware installed at 2 different levels. Dr. Bauerle removed the old hardware and performed a discectomy at c6-c7 and installed new hardware at that level. Overnight stay and home the next morning. Dr. Bauerle is a down to earth doctor that will talk to you in easy to understand terms and is a very likable person. Everyone from the girls at the front desk to his staff are absolutely great and very professional. Surgery is nothing new to me, I have had 15 different ones due to a car accident in 1999 so I do have a good judgement of doctors.”– AnonymousTreating Doctor: Wayne B. Bauerle, M.D.
- “I'm so grateful for Dr. Leak and his assistant! I was very worried about the healing process. They took a lot of time to explain what was going on and I feel great. Thank you all!”– AnonymousTreating Doctor: Robert S. Leak, M.D.Patient Rating:
- “Dr. Leak is absolutely amazing! My daughter has been a patient of his since she was 3 days old! She is now 10! Between him and his nurse April they are a dynamic duo! I would refer ANY AND EVERYONE to him! He is not afraid to seek additional advice before performing major surgeries! They definitely are family!”– AnonymousTreating Doctor: Robert S. Leak, M.D.Patient Rating:
- “I fell and completely broke my elbow.....watched my arm fall when I held it up. I wanted to be careful as to who did this repair. In the past I had good experiences with Strand Orthopedics with Dr. Ward repairing my rotator cuff and Dr. Pappas removing a neuroma so I returned to that group. I was seen quickly and received excellent care. I have several friends who are doctors and looking at the Xrays were very impressed with the quality of surgery Dr. Leak performed. Dr. Leak is also a very pleasant man who took the time to answer all my questions with humor as well. I would highly recommend him for any hand or arm issues you may have. In fact from my experiences with Strand Orthopedics, I could not imagine going anywhere else!!”– AnonymousTreating Doctor: Robert S. Leak, M.D.Patient Rating:
- “I met Dr. Leak for the first time when I broke my wrist in 2015. He was wonderful and the scar is so thin it is barely noticeable. In November 2016 I Fractured my Ulna Forearm and once again returned to Dr Leak I wouldn't think of having anyone else treat me. He is a great Doctor and has an amazing sense of humor. I recently moved from Myrtle beach but if I ever have any problems with my bones I will definitely return to my favorite Doctor. God bless you Dr. Leak an thank you so much for taking care of me.”– AnonymousTreating Doctor: Robert S. Leak, M.D.Patient Rating: