Here to keep you moving.
Orthopedic providers at ECU Health offer care for conditions related to your bones, muscles and joints in Greenville, North Carolina and eastern North Carolina. Whether you need surgery, physical therapy or other treatment, ECU Health care teams are here to get you back to moving comfortably.
ECU Health’s specialists treat varied injuries and conditions, from pediatric patients to seniors and from sports injuries to arthritis. The latest technologies and techniques in minimally invasive procedures, traditional surgeries, pain management and rehabilitation with physical therapy will help you take the first step in your recovery.
We offer common orthopedic needs including:
- MRI, CT scan and X-ray
- Surgery
- Wound care
- Cyst removal
- Pediatrics
Your care is coordinated with other specialties when needed including:
Treatments and Technologies
A bone scan is an imaging test used to look at the skeleton. It’s done to find areas of physical and chemical changes in bone. A bone scan may also be used to see if treatment of certain conditions is working.
A bone scan is a type of nuclear radiology procedure. This means that a tiny amount of a radioactive substance is used during the scan to help in examining the bones. The radioactive substance is called a radionuclide or radioactive tracer. It may either be increased or decreased in abnormal areas of bone.
These tests evaluate and diagnose disorders of the muscles and motor neurons. Electrodes are inserted into the muscle or placed on the skin overlying a muscle or muscle group. Electrical activity and muscle response are recorded.
ECU Health’s Imaging Services departments demonstrate our commitment to providing the latest technology with a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art imaging services to help your health care provider diagnose and treat disease or injuries.
At ECU Health, we have College of American Pathologist (CAP) accredited and CLIA certified clinical laboratories that stretches across the health system and includes a comprehensive point-of-care testing program, along with many different clinics and provider offices.
We work closely with our pharmacy team to help patients recover appropriately while managing medication side effects and working to prevent unintended drug interactions.
Minimally invasive surgery is any surgery that doesn’t need a large incision. This approach offers faster recovery and less pain than open surgery. Not all conditions are right for this approach. It can be used to evaluate illnesses and injuries. It can also be used to take tissue samples and make repairs.
ECU Health occupational therapists help patients lead independent, productive and satisfying lives. An occupational therapist is part of the multidisciplinary rehab team and can help patients learn how to do activities of daily living at home, on the job and in the community.
Orthopedic conditions may be treated by your child’s health care provider or other medical specialists. Several health care providers from other specialties may be involved in the care of your child at the same time. This multidisciplinary team approach is very important in managing the symptoms of an orthopedic problem, especially as many symptoms are chronic and change in severity over time.
Physical therapy focuses on the evaluation, management and prevention of disorders of human motion.
Physical therapists (PTs) are important members of the rehab team. They evaluate and provide treatment for people with health problems and disabilities caused by injury, disease, overuse, pain or loss of a body part.
PTs focus on restoring a person’s mobility and function. They also help prevent further disability, reduce risk for injury, and reduce activity limitations.
When you’re recovering from an illness, surgery or injury, you may need rehabilitation. This means you’ll get one or more types of therapy. You may go to an inpatient rehab unit or an outpatient rehab facility. In some cases, treatment may take place in your home. The goal of this rehab is to help you heal and get back to your everyday activities.
ECU Health has trained orthopedic surgeons using leading-edge technology and best practices to help restore quality of life. Our surgeons work closely with the rest of your care team to set you up for the best road to recovery possible.
Taking good care of your wound will help it heal. Your health care provider may show you how to clean and dress the wound. They will also explain how to tell if the wound is healing normally. If you are unsure of how to take care of the wound, ask what dressing to use and how often you should change the bandages. ECU Health also has five wound healing clinics throughout eastern North Carolina.
Back and spine pain concerns are some of the most frequent complaints patients have. Our Spine Care team brings together experts in neurosurgery, neurology, physical medicine and rehab, offering a multi-disciplinary approach in order to explore all options for your pain relief and recovery.