How Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Joints

February 14, 2021 / Blog, Joint Replacement, Osteoarthritis

Arthritis is simply the clinical term for joint inflammation. Various types of arthritis are common, and they lead to pain and stiffness in the joints. Two of the most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, yet they affect the joints in different ways. Since we’re all about your joints here at Pinehurst […]

How Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Joints

Problems with Your Hips

January 15, 2021 / Blog, Hip Bursitis, Hip Replacement

Because the hips feature large bones, many people don’t think of them when it comes to orthopedics. The knees, shoulders, and even the ankles can seem more destined for overuse and damage. Ah, but your hips will let you know when they’re not happy. At Pinehurst Surgical, Dr. Moore diagnoses the root causes of our

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How Corticosteroids Help with Inflammation and Pain

December 15, 2020 / Blog, Orthopaedic Services

At Pinehurst Surgical, Dr. Moore sees patients with joint pain every day. While his expertise and training as a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon make a difference for his patients when they need knee or hip replacement, surgery is typically only pursued after conservative treatments have been exhausted. One of these treatments is the injection of corticosteroids.

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Protect Your Joints through the Holidays

November 15, 2020 / Blog, Joint Replacement, Patellofemoral Arthritis

The holiday season is fast approaching and while it will look different this year depending on where you are and how serious the pandemic is, there are steps you can take to make sure that your holiday habits don’t impact your joint health. Holiday Eating We all indulge a bit over the holidays, and that’s

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Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery in NC

October 15, 2020 / Blog, Knee Replacement Surgery

Whether you’re trying to put off your knee replacement surgery until you meet your deductible, or you simply can’t take the time off, are there alternatives to knee replacement surgery? While the damage to your knee may something you can live with for some time, eventually, knee replacement surgery will become necessary to prevent you

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How to Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery

September 15, 2020 / Blog, Knee Replacement Surgery

The knee is a joint that takes a lot of brutal punishment over the course of a person’s life. It doesn’t matter what activity you’re doing – walking, running, biking, tennis, football, soccer, weightlifting – they all depend on your knees. So how do you avoid damaging your knees enough that you require knee replacement

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Benefits of Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgery

August 15, 2020 / Blog, Joint Replacement

There are many benefits to choosing outpatient joint replacement surgery at our facility over traditional outpatient surgery at the hospital. Not only do you get to recover primarily from your own home, but there are a number of additional benefits to choosing our outpatient surgery center instead of a hospital. Patient Experience You’ll spend one

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Avoid Injury This Summer

July 15, 2020 / Blog, Orthopaedic Services

With the warmer weather and we all start spending a little more time outside, it’s a good time to be mindful of the injuries we can sustain after a long, inactive winter. To avoid injury as you resume summer activities, sports, and exercise, heed this advice. Ease Back into Your Training Whether you’re an athlete

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Managing Hip Bursitis without Narcotics

March 15, 2020 / Blog, Hip Bursitis

The pain from hip bursitis can limit your mobility, reduce your ability to exercise and stay active, and impact your quality of life. In the past decade, it’s become more common for narcotics to be prescribed to alleviate the pain of hip bursitis. You don’t need to turn to narcotics to manage your bursitis –

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How to Prepare for Knee Replacement Surgery

February 14, 2020 / Blog, Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee replacement surgery is a common joint replacement surgery that can increase your ability to remain active and improve your quality of life. If you’ve been living with knee pain or have needed knee replacement surgery but have been nervous to proceed, you can stop living in pain. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. John R. Moore and

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