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Orthopaedic Care

Bone, muscle, and joint pain can happen to anyone, whether you are a professional athlete, an active senior, or somewhere in between. St. Francis - Emory Healthcare’s orthopaedic specialists support individuals in and around the Chattahoochee Valley with muscle, bone, and joint injuries that cause pain, physical limitation, and reduced quality of life.

 

Orthopaedic Services at St. Francis - Emory Healthcare

The orthopaedic specialists at St. Francis - Emory Healthcare offer a full range of the most advanced surgical orthopaedic care techniques. Many of these care treatments include minimally invasive techniques, which reduce pain, shorten recovery time, and leave minimal scarring. The orthopaedic physicians will work with you on a diagnosis and treatment plan to help you return to the activities you love.

These board-certified and fellowship-trained providers offer solutions in the following categories:

  • Foot & Ankle
    • Ankle Replacement surgery
    • Cartilage restoration procedures
    • Foot and ankle fusions
    • Ligament repairs and reconstruction
    • Nerve releases
    • Tendon repair and reconstruction
  • Hand & Upper Extremity
    • Arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgery
    • Bone nonunion repair
    • Bone reconstruction of extremities
    • Joint replacement
    • Mohs Reconstruction of Hand & Extremity
    • Nerve transfer
    • Plastic surgery
  • Hip
    • Joint replacement surgery
    • Revision joint replacement surgery
    • Direct anterior total hip replacements
    • Joint preservation

  • Knee
    • Joint replacement of the knee
    • Revision joint replacement of the knee
    • Robotic-Assisted knee replacements
    • Arthroscopic surgery of the knee
    • Joint preservation
  • Shoulder
    • Arthroscopy
    • Rotator cuff repair
    • Shoulder labral repair surgery
    • Reverse total shoulder replacement
  • Spine
    • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
    • Cervical Spinal Fusion
    • Laminoplasty
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion
    • Microdiscectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

 
 

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If you feel like joint pain is getting in the way of everyday activities like gardening, biking, or playing with kids or grandkids, we may be able to help. Answer a few questions to see if you should speak with a provider about finding the right treatment. 

 
 

When to See an Orthopaedic Specialist

Joint pain is common, so how do you know when it warrants a visit with an orthopaedic specialist? If you have lasting pain that is keeping you from your normal activities or daily life, consider making an appointment.

Common reasons to see an orthopaedic specialist include:

  • Arthritis in your elbow, hip, or knee
  • Limited range of motion
  • Muscle or joint pain that started after an accident or injury
  • Pain that lasts for months or years
  • Soft tissue injuries that are not healing on their own
  • Tingling or numbness in your hands
  • Trouble climbing stairs
  • Trouble walking or standing without discomfort or pain
  • Worsening hip or knee pain

St. Francis - Emory Healthcare’s orthoapedic specialists can evaluate and diagnose your concerns, offer treatment, and provide orthopaedic surgery if needed.

Making a Diagnosis

The orthopaedic doctors at St. Francis - Emory Healthcare are specialists in diagnosing and treating joint pain. As part of your evaluation and diagnosis, they will consider:

  • A physical exam
  • The strength of your muscles
  • Your medical history
  • Your range of motion
  • Your opinions and pain level

As a result of the exam, your doctor may ask you to have an X-ray or an MRI. These tests will help the doctor make an accurate diagnosis.

 
 

Approach to Care

Just as every patient is different, so is every treatment plan. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to orthopaedic care. The orthopaedic team at St. Francis - Emory Healthcare personalizes your care by taking into account:

  • The cause of your pain
  • The severity of your pain
  • When your pain began
  • Your activity level
  • Your lifestyle

Your Orthopaedics Care Team

St. Francis - Emory Healthcare takes a collaborative approach to orthopaedic treatment to provide you with the highest quality care. The orthopaedic physicians partner with clinicians like those listed below to help you achieve your best outcome:

  • Advanced practice providers (APPs)
  • Athletic trainers
  • Nurse navigators 
  • Occupational therapists
  • Physical therapists
  • Physicians
  • Radiologists and radiology technologists 
  • Specialized nurses
 
 

Orthopaedic Surgery: What to Expect

In some cases of orthopaedic injury or joint pain, surgery will be recommended. The orthopaedic surgeons at St. Francis - Emory Healthcare are board-certified and fellowship trained in specialties including foot & ankle, hand and upper extremity, hip, knee, shoulder, spine, and sports medicine.

They pride themselves on utilizing the latest technology and surgical techniques, tailoring the care they provide to the specific needs of each patient. Included is arthroscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique used to diagnose and treat joint problems. Arthroscopic surgery is commonly performed in the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, hand, wrist, foot, or ankle.

Other patients may require full joint replacement surgery. In each case, the orthopaedic surgeons at St. Francis - Emory Healthcare perform surgical procedures to lessen pain, reduce recovery time, and allow you to regain the full use of the joint as soon as possible.

 

A rehabilitation program with our physical and occupational therapists will help you get back to functioning at your fullest potential following surgery.

 
 

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