Orthopedics

Get care for your bones, joints, and muscles at UNC Health Nash in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. You’ll receive attention from orthopedic specialists who focus on improving movement and reducing pain. Recover faster with the latest surgical techniques from orthopedic surgeons.

Meet Your Surgeons

Conditions We Treat

Turn to orthopedic specialists at UNC Nash to test or treat you for conditions such as:

Arthritis
Back and neck pain
Broken bones, or fractures
Bursitis
Deformities of bones, joints, and muscles
Elbow pain
Foot and ankle pain, including plantar fasciitis, bunions, and hammer toes
Hip problems
Knee injuries and problems
Shoulder pain
Sprains and strains
Wrist and hand pain

Diagnostic Services

Your doctor may use wide-ranging diagnostic tests and technology before and during procedures. For an accurate diagnosis of hurt bones, your doctor can use an X-ray to see if your bone is dislocated, chipped, or broken.

Musculoskeletal Treatments

When possible, take advantage of nonsurgical treatment methods, such as joint injections and physical therapy. If you receive joint injections, your doctor will use an ultrasound to guide the medication to exactly where you need it. Musculoskeletal treatments help you move more easily and comfortably.

Orthopedic Surgery

Choose UNC Nash for orthopedic surgery to benefit from faster recovery times because we use advanced techniques and minimally invasive methods for your procedures whenever possible. You’ll find procedures and surgeries to treat your joints, bones, and muscles, including:

Achilles tendon rupture repair
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) arthroscopic surgery
Elbow surgery, including nerve repair
Foot and ankle surgery, including bunion surgery and plantar fascia release
Hip replacement surgery
Knee replacement surgery
Meniscus surgery (arthroscopic knee repair)
Rotator cuff repair (arthroscopic or open surgery)
Shoulder replacement surgery
Spine surgery for neck and lower back conditions
Trauma surgery
Wrist and hand surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and nerves

Award-Winning Hip & Knee Replacement Center

When conservative treatments don’t help your hip or knee pain, your doctor may recommend surgery. Turn to our skilled surgeons at the Nash Joint Replacement Center—a Blue Cross Blue Shield award-winning facility for knee and hip replacements. You’ll receive high-quality care at a location close to home.

Sports Medicine

Rely on sports medicine specialists who help you get back to your active life after an injury. You’ll receive a diagnosis and treatment designed for the complete care of athletes. Look to UNC Nash for ACL surgeries or physical therapy for shoulders, elbows, knees, and fractures.

Pediatric Orthopedic Treatment

Get dedicated care for your child or teenager from orthopedic specialists at UNC Nash. Receive physical therapy and neurodevelopmental pediatric services that help your child improve motor and developmental delays.

Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation

When you need personalized care for rehabilitating your injuries or after surgery, rely on our rehabilitation services. Get expert care at the Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center if you need specialized inpatient care. Your doctor may recommend outpatient rehabilitation at UNC Nash after surgery to help you recover. Work with our knowledgeable staff to help you heal after joint replacements and other orthopedic procedures. Know you can trust in a highly recommended rehabilitation center with high quality and good patient outcomes.

Your Care Team

You’ll develop and review every part of your orthopedic care plan, from preoperative education to postoperative exercises, with your orthopedics treatment team. Depending on your needs, your care team may include: