The sport of soccer is known for players injuring their ACL. Players like Francesco Toti (Roma/Italy striker), Theo Walcott (Arsenal/England winger) and Kurt Zouma (Chelsea/France defender) have all suffered from an ACL tear. Playing soccer demands a lot of stopping, starting, quick movements and tackling maneuvers. All of these movements can lead your leg and…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition of the hand, wrist and fingers. If you have this condition, inflamed carpal ligaments in the wrist are causing pressure on your median nerve. Your carpal ligaments can become inflamed due to one of the many possible factors: Wrist damage or injury Fluid retention Work stress Certain strenuous…
Have you thought about what you’re going to buy for you mom for Mother’s Day yet? Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 14th this year. Are you ready for it? Do you prefer to shop on the Internet and have a package delivered directly to you? Or are you one that likes going to the…
When you’re in the middle of suffering from any kind of pain, injury or illness it can seem like you’ve been stuck there forever. Time seems to creep along as healing seems to take it’s good ol’ time. The emotional pain of some sort of loss, hurt, and injury seems like it affect every other…
The saying, “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone,” is true when you begin experiencing shoulder pain, or loss of shoulder mobility. Naturally, we all take for granted our fully functioning and pain-free bodies. This is true when it comes to our shoulders as well. When you begin to experience shoulder discomfort or…
Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our patients a very happy Easter on April 16! We are grateful for all of our past and future patients, and we are honored by the privilege of serving you each day. Spring and Easter are times for all things…
Have you been experiencing pain in your spine? Spine pain can interrupt your regular routines such as work, exercise and normal physical activities. If you’re in need of spine surgery, Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, with offices in Atlanta and Savannah, is proud to be one of the Southeast’s leading providers of minimally invasive spine…
With rising gas prices and temperatures, many people are choosing the more economical choice to get around on a motorcycle. There are many benefits to choosing to ride a motorcycle, but in the event of a motor vehicle accident, it’s important to know how to handle the events after your accident occurs. At the scene…
When faced with the potential of having a surgery, it’s important to walk into your scheduled surgery day confident that it will be correctly performed. One way to build your confidence on surgery day is to make sure you’ve done all of your homework. Getting a second opinion is the best way to feel confident…
Take a deep breath. Can you smell it? It’s spring! Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and everyone is getting outside doing the activities they love most. Whether your favorite outdoor activity is tennis, soccer, or just a stroll around the neighborhood, you will not be able to experience these if your have the unfortunate…
