Keith Franklin Lamar Polston

Dr. Keith Franklin Lamar Polston serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), practicing as an interventional spine physiatrist across three clinical locations in Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, and Summerville, South Carolina.

His educational foundation includes:

• Undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University
• Master of Science in Human Genetics from Tulane University
• Medical degree from the University of Tennessee
• Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Kansas
• Fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at the University of Utah

Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Polston specializes in non-surgical spine care for conditions including degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and sciatica. His research examines spinal cord stimulation mechanisms, competitive swimmer pain management, and genetic applications, utilizing treatments ranging from image-guided injections to nerve ablations and stimulator placements.

He actively mentors residents and medical students while contributing research through national conference presentations and textbook chapters, emphasizing functional recovery goals for patients from grandparenting to marathon running.