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 the get-go. I showed up day one at medical school saying, ‘I’m going to be a hip and knee replacement surgeon.’ And everyone is looking […]
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 Strand have demonstrated a commitment to service and the potential to truly move South Carolina forward. The class will kick off in January with an […]
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 through a smaller incision as compared to traditional knee replacement surgery. If you are curious about this new surgery, Dr. Christian Eccles, MD with CMC […]
A letter from Alice G. Upon meeting Dr. Jason Andersen, I immediately knew he was someone I could trust. He exuded confidence and knowledge as he carefully explained the procedure to be taken. I never experienced pain from the day I awoke after surgery. The first discomfort I had was around week nine when I […]
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 was. Dr. Johnson’s mother said about the 1 pound 7 ounce baby, “Donovan, that was you. The doctors at Birmingham Children’s Hospital at the time, […]
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. You’re working with tools. You’re working with power instruments, but there’s also a delicate nature to it. Doing carpentry and building things as a child, […]
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 to a star athlete. However, the truth is that anyone who plays sports like soccer, basketball or football is much more likely to have an […]
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 of all reported cases? That’s right. A majority of the patients treated by Dr. Erica Umpierrez, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Hand/Upper Extremity specialist with CMC Orthopaedics, […]
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 but for how long? If you are wondering how long your new hip will last, rest easy. Some studies show that hip replacements can last […]
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 to patients, however, their approach and capabilities vary and should be considered carefully. There are many factors such as the type of injury, longevity […]
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