Orthopedics

Orthopedic surgery at Scotland Memorial Hospital is performed by the four board certified orthopedic surgeons affiliated with OrthoCarolina Scotland:

• Paul Rush M.D.
• John Smid M.D.
• Ralph Carter, III M.D.
• Richard Alexander M.D.
• Julia Bulkeley, M.D.

These physicians perform surgery to restore function lost as a result of injury or disease of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, or skin. They are involved in all aspects of health care pertaining to the musculoskeletal system. They utilize medical, physical and rehabilitative methods as well as surgical methods to help improve quality of life.

Procedures performed by our orthopedic surgeons include:

• Joint replacements
• Arthroscopies
• Carpal tunnel
• Hip
• Knee
• Shoulder
• Ankle
• Foot
• Fracture treatment
• Arthritis disorders
• Robotic-arm Assisted Technology

Scotland Memorial Hospital provides ancillary services to orthopedic patients in a variety of ways:

• Rehabilitation Services
• The Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation

Three Convenient Locations for an Orthopedic Consult:

Laurinburg, North Carolina - 1604 Medical Dr., Laurinburg
The Laurinburg office is OrthoCarolina Scotland's main office. This facility is open Monday through Friday.

Bennettsville, South Carolina - 957 Cheraw St., Bennettsville
The Bennettsville office is staffed only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Pembroke, North Carolina -410-D S. Jones St., Pembroke
Orthopedic services is provided at Pembroke Family Practice Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Call the Laurinburg office at 910-276-4611 to schedule an appointment at any of these three locations.

Contact Us
For more information about orthopedic surgery, please contact OrthoCarolina-Scotland at 910-276-4611. Or visit the OrthoCarolina website.