OrthoCarolina, also known as OC, is one of the largest orthopedic practices in the United States. Founded in 2005, it maintains a staff of more than 70 individuals. The center specializes in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of injuries. OrthoCarolina also offers treatment services for bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, nerves, tendons and other soft tissues. It maintains sports medicine, spine, pediatric and hand centers. The center also operates the OrthoCarolina Foot & Ankle Institute. OrthoCarolina provides urgent care, personal training, and physical and hand therapy solutions. In addition, it maintains locations in Monroe, Huntersville, Gastonia and Matthews in North Carolina.