A legend on a map serves as a guide to the discoverer, to lead them along a safe and trusted path.

For Legend Orthopedics—formerly Orthopaedic Associates of Augusta—that idea perfectly describes the physician-owned practice’s long tradition of comprehensive orthopedic care and positive patient relationships.

The longtime Augusta orthopedic practice transitioned to its new brand on March 9th, 2021.

“Our group celebrated its 50^th anniversary in 2019,” said Dr. Matthew P. Link, an orthopedic surgeon at Legend Orthopedics. “Our patients trust our doctors to serve as their partner in restoring them to health and an active lifestyle. Legend Orthopedics evolved as a brand in order to better reflect that partnership with our community and their confidence in our care.”

For decades, the Augusta community has turned to Legend Orthopedics for the latest diagnostic techniques and treatments involving adult reconstructive surgery, including total joint replacement, knee/hip/shoulder replacement, and foot/ankle surgery; spine surgery; hand surgery; trauma care; sports medicine; and general orthopedics.

Most recently, for example, the practice has begun expanding its outpatient, or same-day, total joint replacement for patients who qualify, using efficient surgery techniques, proper pain management and ongoing support; patients are then able to safely recover at home while enjoying the same long-term success rates as an inpatient procedure.

Legend Orthopedics continues to be located at University Hospital’s Professional Building 3, 811 13^th Street, Suite 20, in Augusta, and Evans Town Park, 2511 Associates Way, in Evans. Its physicians are Drs. Larry W. Carter, Paul J. Herzwurm, Thomas A. Parfenchuck, Douglas R. Phillips, Kevin J. O’Shea, Joseph P. Rectenwald, Randall M. Meredith, Terry L. Arrington, John S. Clapp, Matthew P. Link, and Brian E. Abell.

Through its partnership with University Health Care System, orthopedic surgeons at the privately owned Legend Orthopedics have contributed to the hospital’s recognition as among America’s 100 Best for orthopedic surgery and spine surgery and for joint replacement excellence, all by HealthGrades. They have also contributed to the hospital’s recognition as a Blue Distinction Center+ for knee and hip replacement and for spine surgery by BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia.

To find out more about Legend Orthopedics and its services, visit www.legendortho.com.