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There’s an old saying that goes: It’s close enough for horseshoes and hand grenades. And in some life situations, close is close enough. But when it comes to medical diagnoses, you want absolute precision and accuracy. That’s what you get here at Orthopaedics of Atlanta and Aesthetic Institute. Dr. W....

Back pain is a common complaint for plenty of people, and especially for athletes who use their backs a lot for their sport. The good news is, back pain is treatable — and often, it clears up with just a little TLC.  There are times, though, when medical treatment is...

If you’re not getting a good night’s sleep, you have plenty of company. Insufficient sleep is a common problem globally and in the United States, where it’s been identified as a “public health epidemic.”  Many issues can interfere with sleep, including a really common cause: joint and muscle aches and...

If you experience frequent knee pain, even though you work out and take good care of your health, you’re not alone. About one quarter of the American adult population deals with knee pain they would describe as “frequent to regular.” If you’re in this group, your pain likely limits mobility...

Preventing hip pain and alleviating the early symptoms of osteoarthritis can be as simple as stretches, exercise, and over-the-counter medication. However, hip pain is often progressive, worsening as you age.  A good treatment regimen can postpone the need for a procedure, but it’s important to know when to begin considering...

The vast majority of people will experience a sprain at some point in their lives. Some sprains, like a sprained thumb, feel pretty minor. Others, like an ankle sprain, could leave you debilitated for a little while. The good news about sprains is that, with proper care, they fully heal....

Americans are no strangers to knee injuries, which makes sense given that your knees are responsible for your support, mobility, and range of motion. While there are several ways your knees can be damaged, in this article, we’re focusing on meniscus tears and whether the problem should be solved surgically....

In the United States, trauma ranks as the leading cause of death for people ages 45 and under. It’s fourth among the leading causes of death for all ages.  Trauma surgery is the specialized type of surgery that focuses on the treatment and care of the critical and often life-threatening...

Hammertoes cause disfigurement of your second, third, fourth, or fifth toe at the proximal interphalangeal joint, which is the middle joint of the toe. The condition causes the damaged toe to bend down so that it resembles the shape of a hammer. Hammertoes can cause pain when you stand or...

If you’re a sports fan, you've probably heard about an athlete experiencing a season-ending ACL tear during competition. However, the causes of this injury aren’t limited to sports.  This relatively common injury sidelines up to 200,000 athletes and non-athletes annually when the knee joint experiences a sudden change in direction...

Arthritis is a term used to describe more than 100 forms of this degenerative joint disease. If you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis, you’re one of more than 50 million adult Americans afflicted with some form of this condition. In addition to joint pain, symptoms of arthritis typically include stiffness, swelling,...

You don’t get to be the fastest in your running club or track team without putting in the miles — and miles and miles. Similarly, you don’t develop your ace tennis serve without practice. While participating in sports is fantastic for your physical, mental, and emotional health, regular training can...

When you play hard in your athletic career, you’re bound to suffer injury at some point. This is true if you’re a man or a woman. Sports injuries tend to be related to the sport rather than a person’s gender.  Female athletes do seem to be more prone to certain...

At Orthopaedics of Atlanta and Aesthetic Institute in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Joseph Absi and his team skillfully perform trauma surgery of all types for orthopaedic injuries, including setting fractures. Options to fix a fracture Dr. Absi looks at multiple factors to inform his approach to your case. He will consider...

If Hollywood were to be believed, when you dislocate your shoulder, you grit your teeth and pop it back into place against a wall, suppressing your cries of agony. Well, that’s Hollywood and it most certainly isn’t what you should do when your shoulder joint dislocates. Here at Orthopaedics of...

You’ve certainly heard of an ankle sprain; after all, an estimated 2 million ankle sprains occur each year. But a sprain can occur anytime a ligament is overstretched or torn. Swelling, bruising, and pain at a joint often indicate a sprain. Ligaments are the tough connective tissue that hold two...

Your body weight dramatically affects your chances of developing arthritis. Being overweight directly causes nearly one-fourth of all diagnosed cases of arthritis. And if you’re obese, you’re 60% more likely to end up with arthritis compared to people who maintain a healthy body weight. By the time joint pain drives...

You may be surprised to learn that total hip joint replacement surgery (arthroscopy) shows up in medical literature as early as 1891, when a German physician attempted to replace the damaged joint structure with ivory. We have, of course, made significant strides in successfully replacing problematic hip joints with synthetic...

Anywhere from 100,000 to 200,000 times per year, someone in the United States tears their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Your ACL is a ligament in your knee that connects your shin bone to your thigh bone and helps to keep your knee stable when you run, jump, and walk. W....

If the thought of jumping out of bed in the morning and going for a run leaves you cold, you have every reason to feel this way as an arthritis sufferer. In fact, we may have lost you at “jumping out of bed,” never mind running. Treating arthritis is a...

Every living thing changes as it ages, and the human body is the perfect example. Hair color fades, skin thins and wrinkles, and joints lose lubrication and become arthritic.  Amazing technological advances have made it possible to combat the effects of aging and even reverse it in some cases, but...

Jumping up for rebound and landing wrong can tear the ligaments in your ankle, just as toppling off a curb or slipping down the stairs can. Whether you’re an athlete who's been sidelined due to a sprained ankle or a nonathlete who’s been hobbled by the same injury, once is...

Sustaining an ACL injury can significantly impact your athletic performance. However, many athletes return to their pre-injury activity levels after having ACL reconstruction surgery. At Tadje Orthopaedics in Meridian, Idaho, Dr. Jared Tadje brings the most advanced treatments for treating musculoskeletal problems, including ACL injuries. If you’ve torn your ACL,...

Getting back in the game after an injury or surgery is often a challenge. Do it too soon, and you can re-injure yourself after weeks, or even months, of rehabilitation. At Orthopaedics of Atlanta and Aesthetic Institute, Dr. W. Joseph Absi and his team understand that you want to resume...

Millions of Americans suffer from hip pain, and if you’re one of them, you know the toll those symptoms can take on your life. With chronic hip pain, even everyday activities like climbing stairs, walking or sitting can leave you in significant discomfort. Lots of problems can cause ongoing or...

Any injury, no matter how small, can be frustrating to an avid sports participant. It’s especially frustrating if you need surgery to correct or heal the injury. This typically means weeks or months of downtime and difficulty returning to your sport, but it doesn’t have to.  Dr. W. Joseph Absi...