If your ankle keeps rolling or giving way after a sprain, you could be dealing with chronic ankle instability. Sometimes the ligaments aren’t supporting your joint the way they should, but muscle weakness, tendon issues, or even your foot shape can also be involved. What Does Chronic Ankle Instability Feel Like? When your ankle feels…
A sports head injury needs a concussion evaluation when you notice headache, dizziness, confusion, memory trouble, balance problems, or a change in how the athlete acts. The athlete doesn’t need to pass out, and symptoms may not show up until hours or days after the hit. Concussions Aren’t Always Obvious A concussion is a traumatic…
Both cervical disc replacement and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) can take pressure off your nerves or spinal cord after a damaged neck disc is removed. With disc replacement, your surgeon uses an artificial disc to help keep your neck moving. ACDF connects the nearby vertebrae to add stability. The right choice depends on…
Warehouse and industrial workers should consider seeing an orthopedic specialist when joint or spine pain lasts beyond normal soreness, affects lifting or walking, causes numbness or weakness, or keeps returning during work. Physical jobs can strain muscles, joints, tendons, nerves, and the spine, so an exam can help identify what’s causing the pain. When Is…
Pain that travels from your lower back or buttocks into your leg is often called sciatica, but the sciatic nerve isn’t always the cause. Sacroiliac joint pain can have similar symptoms, so getting the right diagnosis is important before starting injections, therapy, or other treatments. Why Sciatica Is a Symptom Description Sciatica is pain that…
Hip arthroscopy may help some active adults when hip impingement or a labral tear causes ongoing groin pain, catching, stiffness, or limited motion. It isn’t the right treatment for every hip problem, so the decision depends on your diagnosis, imaging, joint health, symptoms, and activity goals. What Is Hip Arthroscopy? Hip arthroscopy lets a doctor…
Knee pain caused by cartilage damage can make everyday movement difficult, from walking and climbing stairs to staying active. For patients looking to delay or avoid more invasive procedures, microfracture knee surgery offers a minimally invasive option to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, with locations in Atlanta and…
Chronic lower back pain can affect every part of your life, from daily movement to sleep and overall well-being. Conditions like herniated discs, sciatica, and spinal stenosis are common causes, often leading patients to consider surgery. However, percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) offers a minimally invasive alternative that can provide meaningful relief without the need…
When it comes to treating joint, spine, and soft tissue conditions, accuracy is everything. Even the most advanced treatments depend on precise placement to be effective. At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, with locations in Atlanta and across the country, musculoskeletal ultrasound is transforming how injection therapy is performed, making procedures safer, more accurate, and…
A meniscus injury can make even simple movements like walking, bending, or standing uncomfortable. Whether caused by sports, aging, or sudden twisting of the knee, damage to the meniscus often requires careful evaluation and, in some cases, surgical treatment. At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we help patients understand their options and choose the best…
