Foot & Ankle Specialists

Hip & Knee Specialists - Lowcountry Orthopaedics, Charleston, SC

Injuries don’t keep office hours. When its urgent, get diagnosed and recover fast when you go straight to the orthopedic experts with Ortho After Hours.

As premier hip and knee replacement surgeons in Charleston, SC, Dr. Zimlich and Dr. Stem alleviate patient pain and discomfort using innovative techniques and technologies. Concentrating exclusively on knee and hip replacement, the Lowcountry Orthopaedics Hip and Knee Specialists operate at the Lowcountry Orthopaedics Surgery Center and area hospitals per patient preference.

Top rated for eight years in a row as Charleston’s Choice for best orthopedic surgeons, countless of satisfied patients walk away with a pain free, natural feeling knee or hip. From custom total knee arthroplasty using 3D printing to the area’s first and only outpatient surgery center based robotic knee replacement program, patients trust Lowcountry Orthopaedics Hip and Knee Specialists.

Signature services include:

  • Custom total knee arthroplasty using 3D printing
  • Same day robotic knee replacement program
  • Personalized joint replacement experience
  • Dedicated team of nurses, physician assistants, and physical therapists
  • Proven outcomes for quick recovery and pain-free lives

Same day appointments are available at one of our convenient North Charleston, Summerville, or Daniel Island locations.

FOOT & ANKLE TREATMENT

Specializing in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the lower extremities, including fractures, sprains, arthritis, and sports injuries. Lowcountry Ortho provides both non-surgical and surgical treatments, such as physical therapy, custom orthotics, injections, and reconstructive procedures. Patients may seek care for chronic pain, deformities like bunions, or mobility issues affecting their daily activities. Treatment plans are personalized to each patient, focusing on pain relief, improved function, and long-term joint health. Many offices also emphasize preventative care to reduce the risk of future injuries.

 

Foot & Ankle Conditions

Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles tendonitis occurs when the tendon that attaches the calf muscles to the heel becomes painful or inflamed.
Bunions
If the joint that connects your big toe to your foot has a swollen, sore bump, you may have a bunion.
Children’s Clubfoot
Clubfoot is a complex deformity that is readily apparent at birth and in some cases is diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound.
Hammertoe
A deformity of the second, third, or fourth toes where the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer.
Heel Pain
Pounding your feet on hard surfaces or wearing shoes that irritate sensitive tissues may create heel pain.
Ligament Sprains & Tears
A sprain is a stretch and/or tear of a ligament, the fibrous band of connective tissue that joins the end of one bone with another.
Tendon Rupture
If you overstretch your Achilles tendon, it can rupture completely or partially. You might hear a pop, followed by immediate pain.
Arthritis
There are three types of arthritis that may affect your foot and ankle: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid & post-traumatic.
Ligament Sprains & Tears
A sprain is a stretch and/or tear of a ligament, the fibrous band of connective tissue that joins the end of one bone with another.
Morton’s Neuroma
Ankle Replacement
Anticular Cartilage Repair

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Hip & Knee Specialists

Fast forward to feeling better with Lowcountry Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine’s board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons that specialize in joint reconstruction and hip and knee surgery.

Same Day Appointments

Same-Day Joint Replacement

The benefits of same-day total hip or knee replacement surgery include fast recovery, lower risk of infection, no risk of hospital-acquired illness, cost reduction, and increased patient satisfaction. Patients interested in same-day joint surgery should schedule an evaluation with Dr. Zimlich to review their medical profile for candidacy.

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