Patient Education Center
At OrthoSC, we are dedicated to providing you with the information you need to understand your condition, treatment options, and the path to recovery.
This patient education page is designed to be a comprehensive resource for you, providing information about bone, joint, muscle, and ligament conditions, treatments, and preventive care. Whether you’re facing surgery, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to maintain optimal joint health, you’ll find clear, concise information to guide you.
Online Guides to Specialty Care
Our comprehensive online guides offer in-depth information on a wide range of orthopedic topics. Each guide compiles trusted resources on conditions, injuries, treatments, and prevention.
Find the guide that best suits your needs and explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips.
Visual Patient Learning
As a patient at OrthoSC, you are always a partner in your medical care, never simply a subject of it. This section of our website contains helpful information on a variety of orthopedic topics, including orthopedic conditions and various orthopedic surgical procedures.
The procedures found here are just some of those used by our orthopedic specialists. These interactive videos are meant to provide a general, educational overview. Please understand that each situation is unique, and no online content can replace one-on-one communication with your doctor.
Joint Replacement Program Preoperative Class
Prepare for your joint replacement surgery with confidence! Our comprehensive preoperative class provides essential information about the procedure, recovery process, and what to expect. Learn valuable exercises, pain management techniques, and discharge planning to optimize your recovery journey.
Doctor-Led Webinars
Stay informed with our doctor-led webinars on a variety of orthopedic topics. Our experts provide in-depth insights on the latest treatments, surgical options, and nonsurgical approaches. Learn about common orthopedic conditions, injury prevention, and recovery strategies.
Spine Surgery Program
Our patient education on spine surgery provides comprehensive information about back, neck, and spine conditions, treatment options, and the surgical process. Check out our helpful booklet and videos and take an active role in your recovery journey with our experts’ guidance.
Articles
Patient Education Articles
An accessory navicular is an extra bone, joined to the navicular by fibrous tissue or cartilage, that can develop in certain people. This bone can… Read More
The Achilles tendons are thick and powerful bands of fibrous tissue. They connect your calf muscles to your heel bones. The tendons help you walk… Read More
The anterior cruciate ligament, commonly called the ACL, is one of the ligaments that connects the femur to the tibia. During this procedure, a… Read More
This procedure repairs your knee after a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (commonly called the "ACL"). This ligament is in the center of the… Read More
This procedure replaces a damaged or torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) with a portion of hamstring tendon from the patient's leg. The ACL… Read More
This condition, also called AC joint arthrosis, is a degeneration of the joint at the top of the shoulder where the acromion meets the clavicle.… Read More
Health Articles
While refraining from strenuous activities to relieve back pain might be the answer in the short term, when done for more than a few days, it can actually undermine healing.
Strengthening… Read More
Back and neck pain can be disruptive, whether due to an injury, chronic condition, or postsurgical recovery. One of the most common questions spine patients ask is whether to use heat or ice for… Read More
Stress fractures develop due to repetitive stress and overuse rather than from a single traumatic event. These injuries commonly affect the metatarsal bones in the foot and can be difficult to… Read More
Overuse injuries occur when repetitive stress is placed on a muscle, joint, or tendon without adequate recovery time. These injuries are common among youth and adult athletes who train frequently… Read More
Pickleball is a great way to stay active and have plenty of fun, but as with any sport, it has its own unique risks of injury. Even a casual pickleball player could be vulnerable to a number of… Read More
Injuries are not scheduled and tend to occur when you least expect them. When you or your loved one suffers an injury, you want the best care available as soon as possible. In some cases, that… Read More
Additional Resources
At OrthoSC, we know that you may have questions regarding your provider’s credentials, qualifications, and affiliations. That’s why we’ve provided the following links to external websites, so you can learn more about their memberships, affiliations, and subsequently, everything they’re trained to provide for you.
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
- American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS)
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
- American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- Arthritis Foundation
- Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
- International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA)
- North American Spine Society (NASS)