Coastal Region News & Blog

With 12 locations throughout southeastern North Carolina, EmergeOrtho’s Coastal Region serves hundreds of thousands of patients in our area—and at least one from the distant West Coast. Jean Hendricks, from Bethany, Oregon, was in Leland, NC, in mid-March of 2022, to attend her brother-in-law’s funeral. While visiting with people after the service, Jean struck up...

A New Level Of Orthopedic Care Has Emerged Now you can schedule an appointment with EmergeOrtho from the palm of your hand. Simply text APPOINTMENT, APPT or APT to 910.332.3800 and begin a secure, two-way conversation with a scheduler. No waiting on hold, and no log-in or app download required. It’s as easy as texting...

An interventional pain management specialist with EmergeOrtho in Wilmington, Ruth Anderson, MD, wants people who suffer from chronic severe headaches to know that relief is not only possible, it’s highly probable—and without taking narcotics. “Pain management physicians bring a unique approach to treating migraine headaches,” explained Dr. Anderson. “Many times, migraine headaches can be treated...

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...