Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Panther Creek
About Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Panther Creek
The Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Panther Creek opened in September 2020. A partnership between Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic, UNC Rex, and UNC Health provides patients with orthopedic surgical excellence focused on all manner of orthopedic injuries in an outpatient setting. This 24,290-square-foot facility is the second outpatient surgery center in the Triangle to specialize exclusively in orthopedics, and will give thousands of patients easier access to high-quality, cost-effective orthopedic services each year.
We want to help you live and move more comfortably, no matter what type of orthopedic injury or condition you are facing. Whether you’ve been recently injured on the sports field or have been dealing with chronic back pain for years, the members of our team are here to provide support and guidance. If your doctor determines that surgery is necessary to treat your condition, they will take the time to answer your questions and provide you with the information you need to feel confident in your treatment and recovery.
Why Choose the Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Panther Creek?
Orthopedic surgery doesn’t get more cutting edge in Eastern North Carolina. Our Panther Creek facility provides patients needing outpatient orthopedic surgery in the Cary-Panther Creek region with an optimal experience from start to finish. We know surgery can be stressful, so we’ve made your surroundings stress-free, comfortable, and inviting. We know recovery can be tough, so we use the best technology and methods to ensure that you’re back to your normal life as quickly as possible.
Patient care has been and always will be the mandate for any Raleigh Orthopaedic clinic or surgical center. It starts with proper diagnosis and patient care from your very first visit, but continues well beyond each patient’s journey with us, as we encourage patients to be active participants during their recovery. We’re a part of this community too, which is why we also provide charity care on a case-by-case basis. To ensure that we maintain the long-term trust of our patients, Raleigh Orthopaedic will survey patients for up to a year past their surgical date to ensure that we can continue to provide the best possible care.
Common Orthopedic Procedures We Perform
At Raleigh Orthopaedic, we are proud to provide our patients with care from surgeons specializing in various parts of the body. Whether you are facing a sudden back injury or chronic foot pain, one of our providers will be here to provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. If your condition or injury requires surgery, we will ensure that your options are clear and your questions are answered every step of the way. Our surgical team has comprehensive experience in orthopedic surgery, and the most common procedures we perform in Panther Creek include:
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Frozen Shoulder Surgery
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Knee Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Replacement
- Spine Surgery
- Trigger Finger Release
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On the day of your scheduled surgery, please arrive at the surgery center 90 minutes before your scheduled surgery time. In case of a change to your scheduled time, our team will keep you informed with as much advance notice as possible. We encourage you to wear comfortable clothing, and bring with you only the following:
- Drivers license or photo ID
- Insurance and prescription card (if separate card)
- Cash or credit card to pay your co-payment or co-insurance as well as if you choose to fill your prescription at our in house pharmacy
- Any medical equipment that you have received such as:
- Crutches or walker
- Sling
- Brace or Immobilizer
- Post operative shoe or boot
- Items such as Ice Units or CPM machines may be left at home
Avoid food and water after midnight the night before. Please contact the surgeon’s office if you are experiencing fever, chest cold, diarrhea, or vomiting the day ahead of your schedule.
Please discuss with your physician which medications are acceptable to take ahead of your surgery. These may include:
- Cardiac/heart medications (especially Beta blocker medications)
- Most anti-hypertensives (blood pressure medications)
- Cholesterol medications
- Bronchodilators (inhaled medications for the lungs)
- Reflux and heartburn medications (Prilosec, Nexium, Zantac, Protonix but NOT Tums, Rolaids, or similar chalky medications)
- Anticonvulsants (seizure medications)
- Thyroid replacement (Synthroid and others)
- Steroids (prednisone and others)
- Immunosuppressants
- Parkinson’s disease medications
- Birth control pills
- Opioids or narcotic medications if needed for pain control and only if they do not contain ibuprofen
Avoid taking the following the evening ahead of your surgery:
- Diuretics (fluid pills such as Lasix and hydrochlorthiazide)
- Insulin
- Oral diabetes medications
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Motrin, Advil, ibuprofen, Mobic, Orudis, and others)
- Weight reduction medications
- Vitamins
- Herbal medications or similar supplements
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery