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.