There are a variety of innovative treatments for various neuromuscular disorders and among those Botox (botulinum toxin) has emerged as a game-changer for managing spasticity and cervical dystonia. Originally known […]
Do you wake up to find your fingers tingly and numb? Do you have to shake them to get the feeling back? Does the pain radiate from your wrist into […]
Knee pain affects more people than some would think. Dr. Brad Dosher with CMC Orthopaedics puts it in perspective for us. “According to the NIH about 25% of all adults […]
One of the most common causes of knee pain has nothing to do with your bones and everything to do with the cartilage around your knees. According to Dr. Brad […]
Arthritis is a painful inflammatory condition and it exacts a high physical, mental, and financial toll on many aging Americans. The joint health experts at CMC Orthopaedics have the scoop […]
When the injured baseball player arrived at CMC Orthopaedics, Dr. Jason Sharp knew he wanted to avoid surgery. The 14-year-old athlete had a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament, an elbow […]
When Dr. David Beck arrived at Conway Medical Center’s orthopaedics office in October 2020, the fledgling practice consisted of Beck and two other doctors. Since then, CMC Orthopaedics has added […]
So you’ve made the difficult decision to have knee surgery. Maybe it was an easy one or a hard one, but nevertheless, you’ve decided you can’t live with chronic knee […]
As you age, you may notice that your high-impact workout routine may be causing you some pain. If you are looking for a new way to burn calories without the […]
Hip and knee arthritis are leading causes of disability, ultimately resulting in persistent pain and limitations in day-to-day activities for people suffering from these problems. When non-surgical treatments for these […]
Our hips do an amazing amount of work. These complex joints support the weight of our bodies and allow us to sit, stand, walk, and move our upper legs. When […]
Last week it was announced that 15-time major champion Tiger Woods would be withdrawing from his own tournament, the Hero World Challenge, due to plantar fasciitis. It was disappointing news […]
It has many names- herniated disc, bulging disc, slipped disc, or ruptured disc. Whatever you call it, it’s almost sure to cause pain and discomfort. This is a common condition […]
It seems like the pain will never end. A refreshing night’s sleep is just a dream thanks to your back pain. Even during your workday, the ache continues, making it […]
Fall is upon us, the weather is changing, and sports are in full swing. Before long the changing leaves will be replaced with more frigid temperatures and other opportunities for […]
Dr. Simone Maybin of CMC Orthopaedics has been named one of Becker’s Spine Review’s 10 Spine Surgeons Under 45 to Know. Dr. Maybin is an interventional pain management specialist who […]
Written by Charles Perry for publication in MyHorryNews and Waccamaw Publishers Nearly three years after Conway Medical Center launched its robotic surgery program, CMC has become the second-busiest robotics hospital […]
Most medical school students may have an idea of which specialty they would like to go into, but few are as certain as Dr. Christian Eccles was. “I knew from […]
Dr. Simone Maybin, an interventional pain management specialist at CMC Orthopaedics, has been named to the 2022 Grand Strand ChangeMakers class. The group of 13 community leaders on the Grand […]
Conway Medical Center has a new way to keep community members moving thanks to robotic-assisted knee surgery. It’s performed using robotic-arm technology that allows your surgeon to precisely perform surgery […]
As a child, Dr. Donovan Johnson and his brothers found a photograph in a family photo album of a small, frail newborn. His brothers were laughing and asking who it […]
Dr. Daniel Reid says working with his grandfather in construction as a young man is what led him into becoming an orthopedic surgeon. “Orthopedics is a very hands-on surgical specialty. […]
ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament, and a sprained or torn ACL is one of the most common knee injuries. You’re most likely to hear about it when it happens […]
More than half of tennis players will be diagnosed with Tennis Elbow at some point, but did you know that people who play tennis make up a very small percentage […]
After having a successful hip replacement, you’re finally back doing the things you love. Golfing, gardening, swimming, shopping, and taking your motorcycle out for a drive. You’re moving and grooving […]
When experiencing spine or neck pain, you may be wondering who to turn to? Both chiropractors and orthopaedic physicians are well versed in providing treatment plans and pain relief […]
If you’ve been dealing with back or neck pain, you may be eager to get your scheduled spine surgery to get the relief you are seeking. However, it’s important not […]
Life can be a painful struggle for people living with hip pain. Beyond the constant hurt, it can affect many aspects of your daily routine. Think about the time it […]
If you are on the path to having hip replacement surgery, you may be wondering what life will be like afterward. You can expect your lifestyle to be a lot […]
For hip related pain, there are many surgical options to treat your pain. Total hip replacement including posterior and anterior approaches, hip revision, and hip resurfacing just to name a […]
A patient’s testimonial: Susan Ward When fall eases in and college football begins, there is no one cheering louder than Susan Ward for her South Carolina Gamecocks. The excitement of […]
Boxer’s fractures are one of the more common and easily diagnosed finger injuries seen by Dr. Erica Umpierrez, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Hand/Upper Extremity specialist with CMC Orthopaedics. Despite the name, […]
The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body and also one of the most vital for movement. The stresses of daily activities like walking, running, […]
Whether walking, running, standing, or jumping your feet are taking a beating. The inflammation and stiffness caused by bunions can add insult to injury of your already stressed feet. Not […]
Dr. Simone Maybin, of CMC Orthopaedics, has been named by the North American Spine Society (NASS) as a 2021 “20 Under 40” honoree in its SpineLine publication. SpineLine debuted its 20 Under 40 […]
Dr. David Beck’s mother always told him that he could do anything, except go into medicine. He comes from a medical family. His father and brother are nephrologists, his sister […]
Conway Medical Center is eager to announce the expansion of their award winning specialty care services to the Socastee area of Myrtle Beach. CMC Health Plaza Socastee is now home […]
When asked about her life growing up, Dr. Simone Maybin says with a smile that she truly enjoyed moving around a lot. As the daughter of an Air Force officer, […]
The shoulder is one of the most complicated joints in your body. Sadly, you don’t appreciate it until something goes wrong. Even a minor shoulder injury can greatly limit your […]
When you have problems with your spine, everyday life can become a painful burden. Our orthopedic surgeons have helped hundreds of patients get their lives back through spinal surgery. These […]
It’s considered one of the most successful surgeries in modern medicine. The first knee replacement surgery was done in 1968 and since then, the procedure has been extensively refined. The […]
Are you the type of parent who tirelessly cheers for your child from the sidelines? Do you have visions of your son or daughter making that game-winning shot and being […]
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