EmergeOrtho is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its esteemed team in the Triangle Region, Dr. Robert Baranello, a double board-certified anesthesiologist and a pain management specialist. His arrival promises to usher in a new era of comprehensive care and innovative multimodal pain relief solutions in the region. Dr. Baranello brings a wealth of...

EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region Welcomes Dr. Matthew Wilson: A Leading PM&R Doctor in Pain Management EmergeOrtho is thrilled to announce the latest addition to our esteemed team, Dr. Matthew Wilson, a highly skilled PM&R doctor and pain management specialist. Dr. Wilson’s arrival marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing exceptional care and comprehensive services to...

When you or a family member is injured, heading to the local hospital emergency room is likely to be your first instinct. And there are times when a visit to the ER is the best decision. If the injury is life threatening, the patient is unconscious, or they have a severe head injury, there’s no...

Have you ever struck your finger, misjudged the distance between an object and your hand, or suffered a sports injury, causing your fingertip to droop? If you have, you might have experienced a mallet finger—a common injury among athletes, musicians, and manual laborers. In short, mallet finger, also known as baseball finger or drop finger,...

EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region, a regional leader for orthopedic surgery, general surgery, and other specialties, is pleased to announce that Dr. Phillip Shadduck and Dr. Thomas Scarritt recently published two peer-reviewed manuscripts in the journal Surgical Endoscopy. Both manuscripts address disclosure of financial relationships with industry, conflict of interest, and professional ethics in medicine, specifically among members...

EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region is pleased to welcome Dr. Nathan Christie, a pain management physician and anesthesiologist. He joined the team recently to treat patients at the Burlington and Chapel Hill offices. Dr. Christie is board-certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology, and specializes in interventional pain management. As a doctor for pain management, he works with patients...

Dr. Rhett Hallows, a renowned Joint Replacement Specialist, is using his expertise in rapid recovery hip and knee replacement. With a focus on the anterior-based muscle-sparing (ABMS) hip replacement approach, Dr. Hallows has become a leading figure in the field, both nationally and internationally. “I specialize in an anterior-based muscle-sparing (ABMS) hip replacement approach. I...

Did you know that an average of 600 EMG studies are performed every year? This diagnostic procedure is commonly used to help diagnose nerve and muscle conditions and is often a vital part of a patient’s treatment plan. However, many people are fearful of EMG tests and wonder whether EMG tests are painful or not....

An epiphyseal fracture is a common pediatric injury affecting millions of children yearly. In fact, nearly 15% of all childhood fractures are from growth plate injuries. If not adequately treated, this fracture type can have long-lasting consequences, affecting the child’s future growth and development. As a parent, understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for...

According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 61 million adults in the United States are affected by a disability. A physical or cognitive impairment can affect a person’s ability to carry out everyday activities, which can profoundly impact their quality of life and ability to participate in...