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Dr. Brian Tallerico and his team recently performed the first robotic-assisted total knee replacement using the MAKO SmartRobotics arm at Piedmont Medical Center – Fort Mill. This state-of-the-art device provides the surgeon with a patient-specific 3-D model to preplan the surgery. Congrats to the team on this amazing accomplishment!
Please help us in welcoming Dr. Brian D. Tallerico, the newest addition to our SpecOrtho team!
Dr. Tallerico is now seeing patients at SpecOtho in Fort Mill, SC. He is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has over 20 years experience in total joint replacement, orthopaedic trauma and all other aspects of the specialty.
Dr. Tallerico’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from Washington and Jefferson College, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Ohio University/OUCOM in Columbus, Ohio. Additionally he completed a fellowship in Adult Knee Reconstruction and Arthroplasty with E. Marlowe Goble, MD in Logan, Utah.
Upon completing his residency in 2002, and as a result of 9/11, Dr. Tallerico was called into active duty as a United States Navy surgeon where he was stationed in Bremerton, Washington as a Lieutenant Commander and started and Total Joint Replacement program and served as the head of the Orthopaedics department. After being honorably discharged in 2006 he moved to western Wyoming and as Chief of Surgery, started and then developed and grew the service line for over a decade He and his family moved to upstate New York to be closer to family in 2018 and once again as head of the department developed a thriving Orthopaedics practice to include an outpatient total joint program.
“My wife Karen and I were high school sweethearts and have been married 30 years. We are blessed to have three wonderful children: our eldest Hannah graduated from my alma mater and is completing her Masters degree – Sarah is at the USMA – West Point and when not firing weapons, studies pre-med – and our youngest Caleb is here with us and competes at Ninja Warrior. We decided to move to the area and join the SpecOrtho team because they made us feel like family from the start. We were also very impressed by their commitment to orthopedic excellence and to the community. Our family has enjoyed many vacations to the wonderful state of South Carolina and now we are proud to call Fort Mill home.”
If you are a coach, a parent, a pro athlete, a weekend warrior, or just someone who wants to continue to be active even in later life, there are numerous benefits of seeing a sports medicine doctor. Whether your injury is due to a sudden accident, overuse or overtraining, a sports medicine doctor is the most effective way to treat these injuries and prevent more in the future.
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Summer weather means fun activities, enjoying the outdoors, and participating in new sports, but did you know that it can also mean an increase in injuries? Here are five easy ways that you can stay safe this summer and keep your activities both fun and safe!
You tweaked your knee riding your bike and after applying ice for several days, it doesn’t feel much better. Maybe you want to improve your overall fitness level, but are experiencing injuries that sideline you. Are you experiencing the same injuries over and over again? If so, it may be time for a sports medicine visit.
At SpecOrtho, we are vested not only in our patients, but our local communities and neighbors as well. Dr. Feltham and team spend countless hours volunteering their time on the sidelines of local sporting events, not only keeping the athletes safe but also, teaching sports medicine to student trainers. It is a passion that was instilled in Dr. Feltham growing up on athletic fields beside his father, a retired coach and teacher, while taping ankles and icing down injured athletes. He continues to teach his love of orthopaedics and sports medicine to our local high school and university Sports Medicine Students as they rotate through SpecOrtho as part of their Sports Medicine classes. During these rotations, the students are kept engaged in all aspects of orthopaedics. They learn how to evaluate and diagnose orthopaedic injuries, read radiographic images (X-rays and MRI), create treatment plans and occasionally, observe surgical procedures.
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While summer heat means pool days, trips to the beach, and summer sports it can also lead to dehydration and heat-related illnesses. Follow these tips to ensure you and your family stay hydrated, happy, and healthy all summer long. Continue reading “Staying Hydrated, Happy, and Healthy in this Summer Heat”
At SpecOrtho, we are vested not only in our patients, but our local communities and neighbors as well. Dr. Feltham and team spend countless hours volunteering their time on the sidelines of local sporting events, not only keeping the athletes safe but also, teaching sports medicine to student trainers. It is a passion that was instilled in Dr. Feltham growing up on athletic fields beside his father, a retired coach and teacher, while taping ankles and icing down injured athletes. He continues to teach his love of orthopaedics and sports medicine to our local high school’s Sports Medicine Students as they rotate through SpecOrtho as part of their Sports Medicine classes. During these rotations, the students are kept engaged in all aspects of orthopaedics. They learn how to evaluate and diagnose orthopaedic injuries, read radiographic images (X-rays and MRI), create treatment plans and occasionally, observe surgical procedures.
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In order to relieve the ER/Urgent Care staff and resources, SpecOrtho is now welcoming walk-in patients with urgent musculoskeletal injuries at our Fort Mill location. Our doctor will see all orthopaedic injuries outside of the back and neck during normal business hours. In order to maintain a safe environment for all, our facility is being cleaned and sanitized regularly and following strict CDC guidelines. Those individuals that are currently sick or have recently been exposed to COVID-19, should go directly to the local Emergency Room or Urgent Care Center for any immediate orthopaedic needs. For appointments or more information, please contact us at (803) 548-6464. Continue reading “COVID-19 Updates & Policy”
The local and national response to our practice has been huge, and we are so incredible grateful for everyone. Although we appreciate each and every one of you, we wanted to highlight a few of the amazing contributions!
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