At Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center, your recovery is our priority. We’re proud to support patients through every step of their journey—from the first visit to full recovery. These real-life stories reflect the strength and determination of those we care for and the expert guidance of our dedicated team. Whether it’s getting back to work, play, or everyday life, each comeback is a powerful reminder of what’s possible with focused, personalized care.
70+ Years
William
Bilateral knee replacement
Back on the Road Again
During my first visit to Dr. Zlotnicki, he immediately identified my problem. After bilateral knee replacement surgery, I am now pain free, my mobility is back, I am sleeping, and have resumed my…
Lisa
Bilateral Knee Replacements
Everyone but Me
As a nurse, I provided excellent care to my patients. As a wife, when my husband's back was broken in 2 places-I provided excellent care for him. As a Mom, I took great care raising my children.…
Jay
Rotator cuff
Dr. Johnson and his team did a great job. They got me back to living life and enjoying my grandkids. Thank you.
Kathleen
Anterior hip replacement
Thought it was something else
I had experienced hip flexor pain, groin pain and outside hip pain thinking it was due to over use injury from weight lifting. I consulted my primary care doctor and he referred me to this…
Timothy
Knee replacement
I prayed about getting shots in my knees and the Lord told me that the surgeon was going to take good care of me. I was confused because I was praying for shots. Well guess what man plans and God…
Anne-Marie
Knee replacement
Dr. Zlotnicki was great, I had the best care. I had been looking for someone to replace both of my knees for at least 10 years. No one would do it because of my size but doctor Zlotnicki saw how…