Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center

Orthopedic specialists offering joint replacement, sports medicine, rehab and wellness care

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Our specialties

Foot and Ankle

Our physicians and physician assistants are trained in treating the many different conditions that can affect the foot and ankle.
Hand and Upper Extremity

Our clinical expertise includes injuries and disorders of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, and we offer our patients access to specialized care for a wide variety of needs.
Joint Replacement

Our joint replacement team includes four fellowship-trained surgeons with a combined total of nearly 100 years of experience in joint replacement surgery.
Pediatric Orthopedics

Our pediatric orthopedic team makes up the largest pediatric musculoskeletal program in South Carolina and includes the only specialized pediatric orthopedic rehabilitation facility in the Midlands.
Spine

Our spine center is a comprehensive multispecialty program that aligns neurosurgery and orthopedics to provide the full spectrum of spine care to patients of all ages.
Sports Medicine

Our sports medicine team includes physicians, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, athletic trainers, sports performance and biomechanics specialists and registered dietitian nutritionists dedicated to delivering high quality care to active patients.
Trauma and Fracture

Our trauma and fracture team specializes in the surgical treatment of critically injured patients and their associated fractures, providing the full spectrum of orthopedic trauma care to our patients.
Sumter Orthopedics

Our physicians in Sumter have a combined 41 years of experience and are all board certified and fellowship trained.

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A legacy of excellence

The 2016 creation of the Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center established a hub of orthopedic expertise unmatched in the region, combining five practices from Columbia and Sumter including Moore Center for Orthopedics, USC Orthopaedics, Premier Orthopedic Specialists, Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons of South Carolina and Sumter Orthopaedic Associates.

The rich histories of our individual practices, along with the USC School of Medicine, have built a foundation for patient-centered care, innovation, education and research that offers the best possible services for a growing patient population.

We are proudly designated as a BlueDistinction Center for knee and hip replacement by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.

Official team physicians for the USC Gamecocks

Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center – official team physicians for the USC Gamecocks. We're proud to partner with the University of South Carolina and serve as the exclusive official team physicians to all sports teams in the USC Gamecocks athletics program.

Rehabilitation

Our rehab team offers physical and occupational therapy, treatment and expertise in a wide variety of specialties.
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Wellness

Offering nutrition, personal training and more comprehensive programs including behavior modification.
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Education

Our residency programs strive to develop lifelong learners and contributors to the orthopedic community.
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Research

Dedicated to academic research, we aim to use evidence-based information to improve and advance the care of our patients.
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Imaging Services

Fluoroscopic radiography and ultrasound for a full range of orthopedic conditions.
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Athletic Training

Our team includes more than 30 athletic trainers committed to serving our community.
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Apex Athletic Performance

Led by our physicians, we prepare athletes physically and mentally for intense competition.
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Motion Analysis and Performance Lab

Body and movement science for increased athletic performance.
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Convenient Care

We are a full-service walk-in urgent clinic offering on-site X-Ray, fluoroscopy services, casting, and durable medical equipment fitting. No appointment is necessary and most insurance plans are accepted without a referral. Same-day access is available to patients of all ages.

We treat urgent orthopedic problems such as: