EmergeOrtho-Foothills Region
Best Orthopedic Care in the Catawba Valley
EmergeOrtho-Foothills is proud to share that we have once again been recognized for excellence, earning Best Orthopedic Care in Catawba Valley 2025 by the Hickory Daily Record.
This honor is especially meaningful because it comes directly from our patients and community. Each year, the Hickory Daily Record’s awards celebrate local businesses chosen by residents across the region. We are grateful for the continued trust placed in our orthopedic specialists, who provide exceptional care for a wide range of bone, joint, and soft-tissue injuries and conditions.
Orthopedic Speciality Care in the Foothills
EmergeOrtho—Foothills offers 10 regional orthopedics clinics with comprehensive care as well as supportive services. Our specialists treat a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions caused by sports, arthritis, repetitive motion, and more.
Orthopedic surgeons at all of our locations evaluate patients, provide a comprehensive diagnosis, and craft individualized treatment plans that consider the patient’s needs, limitations, and preferences.
In addition to our orthopedic doctors, our Foothills Region locations are staffed by physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and experts in interventional pain management.
Seven of the Foothills locations also offer orthopedic urgent care. These clinics provide day, evening, and weekend hours for those unexpected injuries that are not severe enough for a visit to the emergency room. You can see the hours of operation for each location here.
If you have questions or are ready to meet with an orthopedic specialist, give us a call at (828) 459-OUCH or schedule an appointment at any EmergeOrtho—Foothills office.
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Locations in Foothills Region
EmergeOrtho—Foothills Region has 10 orthopedic offices supported by physical and hand therapy facilities located in six counties around the region. We also have several orthopedic urgent care clinics along with other ancillary services such as Pain Management and Mobile MRI and diagnostic services.
Specialties & Services in Foothills Region
At EmergeOrtho—Foothills Region, we have the expertise, experience, and technology to deliver excellence in orthopedic care, specialized to meet your individual needs. From general orthopedics, to hand and foot care and back, neck, and spine pain management, our board-certified team of professionals can help you Emerge Stronger. Healthier. Better.
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They treat you with respect take the time to understand what your needs are and work toward the goal of fixing the problem. Very professional in everything they do. I love going there for treatment. I can't say that about many healthcare systems. I recommend EmergeOrtho to everyone I see.
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EmergeOrtho is full of wonderful doctors! They make sure they go over every little thing and explain stuff so that you understand. I have 4 different doctors here and have been pleased with them all.
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A New Level Of Orthopedic Care Has Emerged
As our patient, you will benefit from a full range of orthopedic services, specialties and technologies, including physical and hand therapy, advanced imaging services, and urgent care walk-in services providing immediate diagnosis and treatment for urgent orthopedic conditions.
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