Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) tears can significantly compromise wrist mobility. Our office has some of the best technology using a minimally invasive surgical technique, Wrist Arthroscopy. The recovery time from a wrist arthroscopy will take approximately 12 weeks. Initially, the wrist is supported by a cast to prevent movement and further damage. The second phase of treatment focuses on rehabilitation to regain strength and stability.

First Monday of the new year! While we are in a goal mindset, let's make resolutions that will actually stick!!

Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

While we are celebrating NYE at home this year, there's still good food to be had! 40 awesome appetizers

Great tip from Robotic Joint Center! Every pound lost can greatly help reduce pressure on knees and other joints!

The health and safety of our patients and employees have always been our highest priority. We are constantly monitoring CDC and US Government guidelines for best practices, and want to personally update you on steps our practice has taken to protect you and your health in light of the COVID-19 situation. Our teams are receiving ongoing briefings, training, and enhanced operating protocols as the COVID-19 situation evolves. Each of our locations is staffed with a team member a...t the entrances testing all staff and patients for symptoms, checking temperatures, and verifying any recent travel to known outbreak areas for Coronavirus. As medical treatment facilities who are already operating under the most stringent of health guidelines, we are taking even more extreme measures to keep patients and employees safe. We have increased the frequency of cleaning and have continued the use of hospital-grade disinfectant. Our rooms are being sanitized between each and every patient visit and staff is using medical sterilization procedures for themselves between patient contact as well. We are asking all patients and staff members to wash their hands and use hand sanitizer when entering the office and exam rooms. We have adapted our scheduling protocols in order to create an increased amount of buffer time between patients. We are asking that patients and family members especially wait in their vehicle to reduce the number of people in our waiting rooms. We ask that all patients with upper respiratory symptoms such as cough, fever, shortness of breath to please call and have your appointment canceled or where applicable, changed to a Telemedicine appointment. Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians would like to thank you for your support and the confidence you have in our practice. We will remain attentive to this situation and keep you updated on any changes with the practice. We are privileged to serve you and look forward to seeing you soon. Sincerely, Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians

In these uncertain times, it’s natural that many of us are feeling more stress and anxiety. This, unfortunately, can lead to an increase in chronic pain. Research in this area continues, and we don’t yet fully understand how pain and stress are related. However, if you’re experiencing chronic stress, it may very well be making your chronic pain worse.

The stress of this week has likely left most of us feeling S-P-E-N-T! Lucky for us it's a new month which means new shows on Netflix! Take a few hours to zone out and relax!

News Flash...#physicaltherapy works better and faster if you do the homework Love these 10 tips for staying on the path to getting better quickly:

The knees are responsible for bearing all your weight, as well as working as a shock absorber when running or playing sports. There are several common knee conditions that share similar symptoms, which is why it is important to seek medical advice if you suffer a #kneeinjury. More on the #blog: https://orthosportandspine.com//three-common-knee-injuries/

Choosing a skilled surgeon who specializes in hip arthroscopy means you gain significant advantages from an effective and minimally invasive hip repair. The benefits of hip arthroscopy over the traditional open hip surgery include: Less scarring Lower infection rate Less trauma to ligaments, muscles, and tissues near the hip... Less pain Faster recovery / Earlier mobilization See more

Use your voice...it matters! Then stop at one of these places for a treat!

In anticipation of all the calories and extra holiday food we consume between Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, it might be a good idea to start this plank workout now!

HAPPY H A L L O W E E N Have fun and stay safe!

Zeta tore through the #Atlanta area between 4 and 7am today with 50 mph winds and left 1 million without power. Be very careful cleaning up storm damage! Stay away from downed power lines. Grounds will be slippery, step carefully!!

You are not obligated to have a hip replacement under any circumstances! Although replacing a hip joint is the best option for many patients, there are viable alternatives in most cases. Other options on the #blog today:

Stretching - especially the hamstrings - is something you should do daily if you've ever experienced low back pain! If you tend to forget to stretch, try incorporating it into your daily routine at the same time each day.

#whiplash can occur in low-speed car crashes as low as 5 MPH. Don't assume you're unharmed after a fender bender. Whiplash symptoms do not always appear right away. https://www.mayoclinic.org//w/symptoms-causes/syc-20378921

You know we love feel-good-Friday! This young stud started reading at 6 months old and is now in college at age 12 Enjoy your weekend!

Huge News in the fight against #opioid abuse The maker of oxycontin pleads guilty and will pay $8 billion and close the company.

A common misconception is to rest when experiencing low back pain, but in certain instances that couldn’t be further from the truth. Taking the route of exercise that is both comfortable and sustainable can help to reduce back pain and improve overall fitness and mobility.