When a sudden injury strikes—whether it’s a fracture, severe sprain, or dislocated joint—your first instinct might be to head straight to the emergency room. But if your injury involves bones, joints, or muscles, the ER may not be your most efficient or cost-effective option. At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we offer urgent orthopedic care…
Hip pain can be life-altering—making it difficult to walk, sit comfortably, sleep, or do the activities you once enjoyed. When conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medications, or injections no longer offer relief, hip joint replacement becomes a highly effective option. At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we specialize in helping patients regain mobility and…
Your Achilles tendon plays a critical role in daily movement, connecting your calf muscles to your heel bone and powering every step, jump, and push-off. But when this tendon becomes inflamed, damaged, or overused, the risk of a more serious injury increases. At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we often see patients with Achilles tendonitis…
If you’re experiencing numbness, burning, or weakness in one leg, it may be more than just a minor issue. These symptoms often point to an underlying nerve or spinal condition, especially when they occur intermittently or worsen with activity. At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, with locations across Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, New Mexico, and…
If you’re considering or preparing for knee replacement surgery, it’s natural to wonder about the recovery process. At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, with multiple locations across the country, we help thousands of patients return to active, pain-free lives through advanced joint replacement procedures. One of the most common questions we hear is: “How soon…
Ankle injuries are one of the most common musculoskeletal issues in the U.S., especially for athletes and active adults. But when you twist your ankle or land awkwardly, how can you tell if it’s just a sprain or something more serious, like a fracture? At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, with locations from Chicago and…
Shoulder pain and joint deterioration can make everyday activities difficult, from lifting groceries to getting dressed. For many people, these symptoms are the result of arthritis, injury, or chronic wear and tear on the shoulder joint. While shoulder replacement surgery is a solution in severe cases, it’s not the only option. At Ortho Sport &…
If you’re living with chronic lower back pain caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or sciatica, you’re not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 80% of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. For many, the pain becomes debilitating, but invasive spinal surgery may seem like an…
If you’ve ever heard or felt a popping or snapping sensation in your hip during movement, you may be dealing with Snapping Hip Syndrome. Also known as coxa saltans, this condition often begins as hip tendonitis and can progress into a more painful and persistent issue, especially in athletes, dancers, runners, and other active individuals.…
Shoulder replacement surgery can be life-changing for many individuals suffering from chronic shoulder pain. If you are wondering if 2025 is the right time to consider such a procedure, Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians has all the information you need to make this timely decision. Here is some helpful information about shoulder replacement surgery, what…
