General Info

Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists offers a range of prevention, diagnostic and treatment options for musculoskeletal disorders. It performs surgical procedures for hand, foot, ankle, joint reconstruction and spinal injuries. The group treats arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, sprains, sports injuries, and back and neck pain conditions. Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists also provides a variety of ancillary services, including magnetic resonance imaging, bone densitometry, and neurological and electrodiagnostic tests. Its Bone Density program focuses on the evaluation of osteoporosis and includes patient education, treatment and medication management services. The group accepts various insurance plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA, Primary Physician Care, Medicare and Medicaid. Headquartered in Hickory, N.C., it maintains a location in Morganton, N.C.