Best Osteoarthritis of Foot Doctors in Port Royal, SC

Being a doctor is a privilege. I feel a responsibility both to my patients and to the field of medicine as a whole. It's an honor to collaborate with other providers so our patients benefit not just from our knowledge and training, but from that of other providers in the field. \n I have presented research at the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society national meeting, and look for other ways to stay active in the healthcare community. I believe this benefits my patients by assuring I am knowledgeable about the very latest treatment methods. I am thrilled to be a part of enhancing the quality of life for patients throughout the Lowcountry. \n While I practice general orthopedics, I am fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery. Other interests including trauma, sports injuries, forefoot reconstruction, ankle arthroscopy and total ankle replacement. I enjoy understanding each patient's unique condition, and helping each decide what treatment will best achieve their goals.

Dr. Holtzclaw began his private practice in Savannah after completing fellowships abroad. He maintains a strong interest in minimally invasive anterior approaches to hip replacement and complex hip fractures and reconstruction. He also is deeply interested in joint replacement surgery, including hip and knee replacements, as well as revision procedures. He continues to treat all general orthopaedic problems, and a significant portion of his practice involves outpatient procedures such as arthroscopy.

Dr. Shelley was born and raised in Savannah and attended Savannah Country Day School. He completed his undergraduate studies at Furman University where he majored in biology and graduate with honors. He attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA, where he graduated in the top of his class and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He also completed his residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia, scoring the highest in the country on the orthopedic resident in-training exam during his final year of residency. He then completed a fellowship in Hip and Knee Reconstruction at the Norton Orthopaedic Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. There, he trained with internationally recognized experts in the direct anterior approach for total hip replacement.?Dr. Shelley specializes in hip and knee replacement and reconstruction, employing the most current nonoperative and operative techniques to treat arthritic and complex problems of the hip and knee. This includes interests in anterior approach hip replacement, total and partial knee replacement, robotic assisted joint replacement, and revision surgery for failed joint replacements. ?When not serving his patients, Dr. Shelley enjoys spending time with his wife, Virginia, and their two children. He also enjoys boating, scuba diving, fitness, golf and endlessly rooting for the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves.

Steven Horton M D M S is board eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery and specializes in Hand and Upper Extremity Disorders at Mid Maryland Musculoskeletal Institute MMI division in Frederick Maryland Dr Horton is a firm believer in conservative care When surgery is required for most procedures he utilizes minimally invasive techniques that lead to an easier faster recovery with an earlier return to work and activities Dr Horton has published articles on various topics including treatment of scaphoid nonunions in Hand another on Identifying the safe zone in arthroscopic anterior elbow capsulectomy published in the Orthopedics He has presented research posters at the international meeting for American Society for Surgery of the Hand and presented podium research the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery annual meetings He has coauthored a chapter in the upcoming book The Mangled Extremity: Evaluation and Management with his mentors at the Shock Trauma Center

Dr. Douglas Scott is an orthopedic surgeon and a fellowship-trained subspecialist. His expertise focuses on the shoulder and elbow, including the sports medicine, trauma, minimally-invasive arthroscopy, replacement, and complex reconstruction aspects of these joints. He earned an undergraduate degree from Clemson University and attended medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City, affiliated with Columbia University. Additional training during his residency included service at the DuPont Institute for pediatric orthopedics, and Memorial Sloan Kettering for orthopedic oncology. Dr. Scott further completed the prestigious orthopedic shoulder and elbow fellowship at Brown University, focusing on the upper extremity including shoulder resurfacing, total shoulder and reverse total shoulder replacement, as well as advanced minimally-invasive techniques of shoulder and elbow arthroscopy. Most of his colleagues and mentors from the fellowship have continued to perform research and help patients at Brown, and one of his fellowship directors is now the Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Yale University. Dr. Scott is a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a member of numerous other professional orthopedic and medical societies. He has authored peer-reviewed journal publications and academic book chapters for orthopedic surgery. This includes being the lead author for a shoulder chapter in the 2020 edition of Orthopedic Knowledge Update:Shoulder and Elbow 5, a research-based text designed for orthopedic surgeon education, published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Scott has performed hundreds of shoulder and elbow surgeries annually since beginning practice in the Lowcountry in 2012, and has recently been voted "Best Orthopedist" by local residents in our local magazine. Dr. Scott is an avid reader and golfer, and enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.

Dr. Blocker takes great care to listen to his patients. In addition to general orthopaedic procedures he specializes in the most up to date total joint replacement and arthroscopic surgeries. He has stayed on the leading edge of his field. He utilizes minimally invasive surgical techniques and when indicated employs computer assisted navigation in his surgeries, a tool which has greatly increased the precision of certain orthopedic procedures.

When I decided to specialize in elbow and shoulder surgery, I wanted to understand much more than just the basics. That's why I received fellowship training in elbow and shoulder surgery, and then became a visiting professor at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. There, I studied the most advanced techniques for the treatment of complex elbow problems. \n I enjoy clinical research and have stayed involved with it throughout my career. My patients benefit from my involvement in cutting-edge research and training on the most advanced technology available. That includes minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques. These can address complex elbow and shoulder problems with minimal incisions and shorter recovery times. In cases where minimally invasive surgery is not indicated, I also complete complex reconstruction and shoulder replacement procedures. In some cases, I use advanced imaging to build anatomically correct joint replacement prosthetics. I believe every patient deserves a treatment plan that makes the most sense for their lifestyle and meets their treatment goals.