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How Traumatic Brain Injuries Can be Managed Atlanta, GA

How Traumatic Brain Injuries Can be Managed

X Ray of Head Injury

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) can happen in an instant and change a life forever. Every year, an estimated 1.5 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury. They require a diagnosis by a neurologist and ongoing treatment to overcome. TBIs are not hopeless, however. On the contrary, a full and satisfying life is possible after a…

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What Are the Treatment Options for Plantar Fasciitis?

Ankle Pain

Do you have heel pain, especially when you first get up in the morning? This is one of the common symptoms of plantar fasciitis, an inflammation or injury to the plantar fascia ligament that connects the heel bone to the toes. Plantar fasciitis is a common injury for runners and athletes, but it can also…

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Joint Preservation to Avoid Joint Replacement

Knee Pain

For many decades, joint replacement has been used to improve mobility for patients with joint damage. It is estimated that 4.5 million Americans have had knee replacement surgery, the most common joint to be replaced. While joint replacement may be needed for those who have lost most of their cartilage, a better, less invasive option…

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What Are the Possible Causes of Sciatica?

Man Grabbing His Back in Pain

Sciatica refers to symptoms that are caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerves. While some people refer to sciatica as a condition, it is actually a combination of symptoms that are linked to the sciatic nerves. There are multiple back and spine conditions that can cause sciatica and associated symptoms. If you have…

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The Importance of Sports Medicine for Athletes

Man On Bike Sports Medicine

A sports medicine specialist is interested in every area of your health and performance. From proactive preventive measures to treatment and support through injuries, a rehabilitation team is always at your side. The ultimate goal is to help you achieve your potential while avoiding potentially career-ending injuries. At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we are…

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Seek Treatment for Cartilage Damage in the Knee

the runner is holding his sore knee

The knee is a joint that carries more weight than any other in the body. It also comes under a heavy amount of impact pressure, as it is used in walking and running actions. To maintain optimal flexibility under these conditions, the knee contains cartilage. Coating the joint surfaces of the thighbone and shinbone, cartilage…

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Address the Sudden Onset of Back Pain

Back Pain

It seems unlikely that a normal, everyday action could cause severe lower back pain. However, at Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we have treated patients who have injured their backs in just this manner. Normal lifting actions – such as lifting grocery bags – is a common cause of back issues. Routine tasks that cause…

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Can Chronic Ankle Instability Be Treated?

Ankle Pain

Chronic ankle instability is typically caused by an acute injury and can lead to many more problems if not properly treated. The good news is that it can be treated and that there are non-surgical therapies available that are usually effective. If you suspect instability or another provider has given you a diagnosis, seeing a…

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Increase Your Career Prospects with Improved Spine Health

spine pain

Is pain or discomfort in your spine preventing you from pursuing a dream career path? This is the reality for countless Americans. Pain in the neck, back and legs is often the result of a spinal injury or health condition. In many cases, the underlying damage is progressive unless interventional treatment is sought by the…

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Ankle Injuries are Common in Most Athletic Pursuits

Ankle Pain

If you imagine any stable manmade structure, there is always a strong foundation. The function of a foundation is as a base that bears and balances weight loads and forces from above. The same principle can be applied to human ankles, with the exception that these load-bearing joints also have to absorb the forces associated…

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