Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Call 828.315.5000Looking for relief from joint pain?
Thanks to joint aches and pains, many people find that everyday activities like gardening, biking, golfing, and even playing with kids or grandkids may bring more pain than pleasure. If you can relate, we may be able to help. Answer a few questions to see if you should speak with a provider about finding the right treatment to help put the go in your get-up-and-go again.
Get Started at Frye Regional Orthopedics
All the services you need, in one place
Frye Regional's expert orthopedics and spine team remains focused on you, your needs, your condition or injury -- and develops a course of treatment designed to lessen pain, correct or reduce symptoms, and speed recovery. At every step, we take care to educate you on your options, what to expect, and what you can do to help in your own healing and rehabilitation process.
Quality Designations
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina recognizes our quality, and has awarded Frye Regional Medical Center a Blue Distinction Center+ in Spine Surgery. This prestigious national award demonstrates high quality and improved outcomes for people receiving treatment, with lower rates of complications and fewer return trips to the hospital.
Treatment Options
Non-Surgical
Orthopedic surgeons often recommend that patients explore non-surgical treatments first when they experience joint pain. Whether you are exploring conservative treatments or have decided to undergo surgery you may be a candidate for rehabilitation services. Frye's rehabilitation services offer an experienced interdisciplinary team of professionals. Together, they assist patients who are experiencing joint pain or certain orthopedic injuries or surgeries, and arthritic conditions to improve their functional abilities and maximize successful outcomes. Please call 828.315.3186 for more information.
Surgical Options
Frye Regional offers a range of surgical options including:
- Arthroscopy
- Hand surgery
- Joint replacement surgery
- Partial knee replacement
- Robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement surgery
- Spine surgery
Pain Management
Unifour Pain Treatment Center
Don't let pain slow you down. Living with chronic pain can be debilitating. An option for managing your pain may include a consultation by the physicians at Frye Regional Unifour Pain Treatment Center, a service of Frye Regional Medical Center. Unifour Pain Treatment Center is dedicated to addressing the pain needs of our community using a multi-disciplinary approach including injections, medication management, and other modalities. The center is staffed by board-certified anesthesiologists specializing in acute and chronic pain, nurses and radiology technicians. Please call 828.324.4005 for an appointment or for more information.
Sports Medicine
Sports medicine providers on Frye Regional's medical staff work closely with athletes and weekend warriors alike to help them recover from sports-related injuries. When an injury does occur, sports medicine providers can address the injury and evaluate what further medical attention is needed.
Orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, physician assistants and athletic trainers work collaboratively to develop a treatment plan tailored to each patient's needs. Often, sports-related injuries are treatable through non-surgical means or minimally invasive procedures.
An Introduction to Bone and Joint Health
A minimally invasive surgery allowing a surgeon to view the interior of a joint.
Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior or an active individual, we can care for your sports-related injuries.
Knee problems can occur in people of all ages. We’re here to address your pain and help keep you moving forward.
When hip pain disrupts your daily routine, we’re here with compassionate and individualized care to help keep you moving forward.
Diagnostic Testing
Frye Regional Imaging Center
You may need diagnostic testing prior to your procedure at Frye Regional. Frye Regional Imaging Center offers X-ray, CT, and MRI among other types of tests and aims to deliver quality and convenience in a friendly environment.
Our Orthopedic and Spine Nurse Navigator is available to help you find the services you need.
Find Us
Frye Regional Orthopedics and Spine
420 N Center St
Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: 828.315.5000
Hours of Operation: 24 Hours