As the summer season unfolds and school sports take a hiatus, South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) urges parents, coaches, and student athletes to prioritize safety and proper training. With the increase in sports-related injuries among students returning to athletics after a summer break, SCRMC’s South Central Orthopedics is committed to promoting awareness and preventative […]

The sports performance program at South Central is a comprehensive program where the staff works with young athletes to professional athletes. Participants range from early as age eight to professional athletes. Derrick Burgess, an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist with South Central Orthopaedics, states, “At any time, you might have a group […]

Articular cartilage is the smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints. Dr. Derrick L. Burgess, at South Central Orthopaedics, explains articular cartilage, “It has no blood supply, has no nerves in it, and is very slippery. It helps decrease the friction in between the bones and […]

Many people suffer from shoulder pain that if addressed by a physician can be alleviated. Dr. Richard O’Keeffe, Jr. at South Central Orthopaedics says there are many scenarios in which people should see a doctor for their shoulder pain. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatment options. “The shoulder is an interesting joint. It depends […]

Hip and knee replacements are on the rise in the United States. Each year, almost three million Americans have a total hip replacement, while about five million Americans have a total knee replacement. Dr. Charles Black, a fellowship trained hip and knee specialist at South Central Regional Medical Center says that most of the time […]

Dr. Charles Black, an orthopaedic surgeon at South Central Orthopaedics in Laurel, brings a unique skillset to the area.  One of the reasons Dr. Black is excited to be in Laurel is to be a part of a well-established practice like South Central Orthopaedics.  Dr. Black enjoys practicing orthopaedics with the orthopaedic surgeons at South […]

Tennis elbow is a general term used to describe the overuse of forearm muscles that results in pain at the elbow. Tennis elbow is not strictly related to playing tennis. In fact, fewer than 5 percent of patients with condition actually play tennis. Tennis elbow is caused by repetitive stress on the muscles and tendons […]

Anterior knee pain is one of the most common presenting symptoms seen in runners, jumpers and other athletes that place heavy stress on their knees. Anterior knee pain refers to discomfort at the front and center of the knee. Pain in the front of the knee is a very common complaint at all ages, especially […]