Triangle News & Blog

The Water’s Calling… …and now more than ever—with COVID-19 keeping us (mostly) indoors—folks are eager to answer the call. There is no better way to get outside, stretch our legs, and remain socially distanced than on a boat or lake. There are a multitude of activities to participate in, from wakeboarding and waterskiing to water...

From Lake Crabtree and Harris Lake to William B. Umstead State Park and Briar Chapel, the Triangle Region offers mountain bikers many scenic and challenging trails to explore. For all the off-roading opportunities local bikers are able to enjoy, certain trails may be rough on the body. And, over time, it is not uncommon for...

EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region Welcomes Daniel Carpenter, M.D. WILSON, NC.—EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region welcomes Dr. Daniel Carpenter to the Wilson practice, starting September 1, 2020. As a board-eligible and fellowship-trained surgeon, Dr. Carpenter brings his extensive experience and specialized skills to not one, but three subspecialty orthopedic teams—Shoulder, Elbow and Arm, and General Orthopedics. Dr. Carpenter eagerly embraces this...

You have likely heard of Ironman, Olympic-distance triathlons, and sprint triathlons. In fact, you may even be familiar with the Beaverdam Olympic Triathlon, a USA triathlon sanctioned event that takes place in Wakeforest’s Beaverdam Recreation Area. These triathlons and others like them take place all over the world, consisting of varying lengths and challenging courses....

Learn How to Prevent Swimming Injuries with EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region With summer right around the corner, there is one favorite pastime on everyone’s mind: swimming. Whether you swim competitively or recreationally, this sport can involve a great degree of stamina, strength, and speed. Like any other sport, swimming’s physical demands can ultimately lead to a number...

An article appeared in early 2020, touting the projected successful return of 30 formerly injured Major League Baseball players. This was, of course, before anyone knew of a (perhaps) indefinite postponement of 2020 spring training and subsequent MLB season. Nonetheless, these professional baseball players suffered a barrage of common baseball injuries the season prior—the Mets...

For those dedicated to the courts, fields, tracks, and trails of North Carolina (and beyond), sports injuries can come with the territory. For as varied as the world of sports is, so are the types and locations of injuries. From upper extremity injuries affecting the shoulder, elbow, and wrist to hip, knee, and ankle lower...

Maybe you had the best of intentions when going for that first outdoor run of the warm season, but, after 20 minutes realize that your ankle is swelling to the size of Texas. Or, maybe after a tennis match, your shoulder is stiff and painful. These scenarios and others like them can have you wondering:...

Keeping Your Kids Safe Is a Top Priority When the inexperience of children collides with the physical demands and strains of sports, accidents are likely to happen. While this can be worrisome to most parents and guardians, it is a normal part of playing sports. The most helpful thing we can do is prepare our...

Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones… … but is surgery required to heal them? This article discussed when and whether a clavicle fracture (also known as a broken collarbone) needs to be surgically repaired. “Is surgical treatment for a clavicle fracture necessary?” is a question explored by EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region’s very own Dr. William P....