Coastal Region News & Blog

Wilmington, NC – June 16, 2022 – EmergeOrtho’s Wilmington Region has announced a name change to EmergeOrtho Coastal Region, effective immediately. Shawn B. Hocker, MD, President of EmergeOrtho Coastal Region, said the change is important because the new name is more representative of the communities and patients EmergeOrtho serves throughout eastern North Carolina. “It recognizes...

Meet Zachary Welch, newly appointed Executive Director of EmergeOrtho Wilmington, overseeing the largest orthopedic practice in the region with 11 locations.

Mind over matter. More than a catchy phrase, it’s the basis of a medical specialty known as clinical psychology. EmergeOrtho’s Wilmington region has always been committed to offering a wide variety of treatment options to our patients. In 2021, we expanded our services to include a clinical psychology department headed by Don L. Crowder, PhD,...

In memory of Dr. Walter W. Frueh, an orthopedic surgeon with EmergeOrtho since 2005, known for his passion and commitment to patient care.

In recent decades, the baby boom generation has led to an orthopedics boom—including in joint replacement surgeries. The youngest of the generation, defined by those born between 1946 and 1964, are now in their late 50s. In addition to bringing large numbers to the aging population, boomers bring a previously unmatched passion for staying active....

Check out this EmergeOrtho video series on warm-up routines for various sports, starting with golf, to prevent injuries and improve performance.

Trust the Specialists at EmergeOrtho Have surgery in the morning. Go home with a new hip or knee that same afternoon. Just a decade ago, that scenario would have sounded like science fiction. Over the past 10 years, however, outpatient— or same-day— joint replacement surgery has become remarkably common. Scott Hannum, MD, a joint replacement...

Back pain is so common, up to 80% of us can expect to experience it at some point in our lives. While issues may occur in any part of the spine, those who are diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) may find lasting relief through an innovative new procedure called mild® (minimally invasive lumbar decompression)....

Welcome Kelly Esposito, MD, MBA, to EmergeOrtho! Specializing in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery, she sees patients in our Coastal Region.

Welcome Dr. Dale W. Boyd, Jr. to EmergeOrtho-Coastal Region! Cape Fear Sports Medicine now merges into our network with his sports medicine expertise.