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Dr. P. Douglas DeHoll, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 200 Columbia SC, 29203
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Paul Douglas deHoll, MD, FAAOS, is a well-versed orthopedic and spine surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center in in Columbia and Lexington, SC. Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center was established in 2016 by combining five practices from the Midlands and Sumter, including the Moore Center for Orthopedics, where Dr. Paul D. deHoll had been practicing since 2014, USC Orthopaedics, Premier Orthopedic Specialists, Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons of South Carolina, and Sumter Orthopaedic Associates. As an orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Dr. Doug deHoll’s professional journey spans twenty years. His areas of expertise cover cervical spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, lumbar spine surgery, revision cervical surgery, adult scoliosis surgery, revision lumbar surgery, as well as the evaluation and treatment of sciatica. The president of the South Carolina Spine Society, Dr. deHoll remains involved in the development of new surgical implants.

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      Education and Training

      Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1997

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      • Scoliosis

        If it's been 4 years since your last x-ray you need to get a new one in followup. scoliosis progression occurs during growth years and exercise does not halt progression. READ MORE

      • What is the best painkiller after spine surgery?

        Depends on the surgery you had. If it was a fusion, you do not want to use any NSAIDs as they can impair the fusion. The most potent opioid in oral form is dilaudid, however, that is typically not necessary. Most patients do fine with vicodin (hydrocodone) or percocet (oxycodone). If the surgery doesn't involve a fusion, then alternating tylenol with NSAIDs as soon as you can get away from the opioids is best. READ MORE

      • Do orthopedic doctors treat back pain?

        Yes, but keep in mind that over 80% of back pain is self limited and will improve with simple measures such as rest, NSAIDs, stretching, heat/ice. Orthopedic doctors are surgeons, that is what our training is and the service we provide. Most back pain can be managed by your family doctor. If it becomes radiating pain that does not improve, he can then order imaging and refer to an orthopedic surgeon. Just keep in mind we are not pain management or therapy we are surgery READ MORE

      • Can a fractured spine heal on its own?

        Yes, a spine fracture will heal like any other broken bone. As long as the fracture does not involve compression of the spinal cord or some type of instability most of them are really no different than a broken foot, painful, but will heal. But what really matters is which part is fractured as some patterns are very serious which should be discussed with whomever is treating you. Dr. DeHoll READ MORE

      • Can spine issues cause neuropathy?

        Neuropathy is a specific condition. It has to do with how effectively a nerve transmits its signal. Certain medical conditions usually are the cause. Radiculopathy is when nerve is compressed in the spine. They are different conditions. You can have both, but typically spine issues do not result in neuropathy. READ MORE

      • What happens if you don't do physical therapy after spine surgery?

        Typically your recovery may be slightly slower. As a 48 year old male you should be able to exercise and rehab on your own successfully. A physical therapist is usually there to assist and guide your recovery efforts READ MORE

      • Will I walk with a limp after spine surgery?

        There is no reason to expect a limp after surgery if one was not present before. Surgery is intended to improve leg pain READ MORE

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      Areas of expertise and specialization

      cervical spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, lumbar spine surgery, revision cervical surgery, adult scoliosis surgery, revision lumbar surgery, as well as the evaluation and treatment of sciatica

      Faculty Titles & Positions

      • President South Carolina Spine Society -

      Awards

      • Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2016 Vitals.com 
      • On-Time Doctor Award 2017 Vitals.com 
      • Top Doctor Award Year Castle Connolly 

      Treatments

      • Chronic Pain
      • Spondylolisthesis
      • Neck Pain
      • Back Pain
      • Scoliosis
      • Herniated Disc
      • Pain
      • Spinal Stenosis
      • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)

      Professional Memberships

      • South Carolina Orthopedic Society  
      • American Medical Association  
      • North American Spine Society  
      • Sumter Clarendon Lee Medical Society  

      Fellowships

      • Norton Leatherman Spine Center at the University of Louisville School of Medicine Neurological and Spinal Surgery 

      Dr. P. Douglas DeHoll, MD, FAAOS's Practice location

      Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center

      14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 200 -
      Columbia , SC 29203
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      Columbia, SC 29203
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      Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. P. Douglas DeHoll, who serves patients in South Carolina.

      Dr. DeHoll is an esteemed orthopedic surgeon whose specialties and clinical interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical spine surgery, lumbar spine surgery, adult scoliosis surgery, revision cervical surgery, revision lumbar surgery, as well as the evaluation and treatment of sciatica. He is in practice with Palmetto Health-USC Orthopedic Center with offices in Columbia and Lexington, South Carolina.

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

      Back in 1997, Dr. DeHoll earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and completed a combined neurosurgical and spinal surgery fellowship at the Norton Leatherman Spine Center at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Kentucky. 

      Continuously excelling in his field, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons, as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. 

      In addition to being a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, he is a member of the North American Spine Society, the American Medical Association, the South Carolina Orthopedic Society, and the Sumter Clarendon Lee Medical Society. He also serves as President of the South Carolina Spine Society, and is involved in the development of new surgical implants.

      Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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        Spinal stenosis is a condition where two spinal vertebrae separated by an intervertebral disc come closer as the disc wears off due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or trauma. When this happens, the spinal nerve that runs between them becomes compressed causing pain to the individual. The...

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        Whenever a bursa is inflamed and becomes swollen, it causes a lot of pain around the affected area. The condition is called bursitis. The inflammation and swelling of the bursa are the causes of pain. The bursa is a sac filled with fluid, which is always located between the muscles, tendons, bones,...

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        What is sacroiliitis?An inflammation of one or both sacroiliac joints is known as sacroiliitis. This condition happens when the lower spine and pelvis connect. In other words, we can say that a sacroiliac joint is the union of the sacrum and ilium. The sacroiliac joint is bound by thick ligaments...

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