The holiday season is drawing near, bringing with it all of the delicious and decadent foods that we love to enjoy. Who can resist another helping of holiday ham or another slice of pumpkin pie? After all, it’s the holidays! We’ll worry about that extra weight after New Year’s! While enjoying the feast-ivities of the […]
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Alternatives To Surgery In Orthopaedics
Many people will needlessly suffer with even minor orthopaedic issues simply because they’re afraid that the only remedy for their pain is a costly, time-consuming surgery with months of painful healing and follow-up therapy. That’s not usually the case, however. When you visit OrthoGeorgia, you’re not necessarily coming for surgery; you’re coming for an assessment […]
Continue ReadingEverything You Need to Know About Shoulder Dislocation – Dr. Wood Pope
What happens when you dislocate your shoulder? In this video, Dr. Wood Pope shares shoulder dislocation causes, how this injury is diagnosed, and how it is treated both surgically and nonsurgically. We want to help you live and move more comfortably, whether you were injured on the sports field, at work, or at home. To […]
Continue ReadingWhat is Adhesive Capsulitis, Also Known as Frozen Shoulder? – Dr. Wood Pope
In this video, OrthoGeorgia Orthopaedic Knee, Hip, and Shoulder specialist Dr. Wood Pope discusses adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder. He explains what frozen shoulder is, symptoms that patients may experience, and how the condition is treated. Learn more from Dr. Pope above and contact OrthoGeorgia for comprehensive shoulder care in Central GA today.
Continue ReadingOrthoGeorgia’s Wood Pope, MD Describes Common Shoulder Conditions
In this video, OrthoGeorgia Orthopaedic Knee, Hip, and Shoulder specialist Dr. Wood Pope discusses several conditions that can cause shoulder pain. Learn more about shoulder pain and its symptoms, causes, and treatment options, and contact OrthoGeorgia today for comprehensive total joint care in Central GA. We want to help you get back to doing what […]
Continue ReadingEverything You Need to Know About a Total Shoulder Replacement – Dr. Richard Thomas
In this video, OrthoGeorgia Orthopaedic Knee and Shoulder Specialist Dr. Richard Thomas describes a total shoulder replacement procedure. Dr. Thomas shares what it entails, how the need for surgery is determined, and what recovery from this procedure is like. We are proud to offer comprehensive and compassionate total joint care to our patients in Central […]
Continue ReadingDr. Richard Thomas – What is Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder and How is it Treated?
In this video, OrthoGeorgia Orthopaedic Knee and Shoulder Specialist Dr. Richard Thomas describes osteoarthritis of the shoulder. Dr. Thomas shares how this condition is diagnosed and how it is treated through both surgical and nonsurgical options. At OrthoGeorgia, our total joint specialists want to help you get back to living and moving more comfortably. If […]
Continue ReadingDr. Richard Thomas Discusses Rotator Cuff Tears
What is a rotator cuff tear? OrthoGeorgia Orthopaedic Knee and Shoulder Specialist, Dr. Richard Thomas, discusses rotator cuff tears, how they are diagnosed, and how they are treated both surgically and non-surgically. If you are experiencing symptoms of a rotator cuff tear, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at one of our OrthoGeorgia clinic […]
Continue ReadingDr. Richard Thomas Discusses Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
OrthoGeorgia Orthopaedic Knee and Shoulder Specialist, Dr. Richard Thomas, describes a reverse total shoulder replacement in the video above. Dr. Thomas shares how shoulder conditions are diagnosed, what a reverse total shoulder replacement entails, and how to know when surgery is necessary. To schedule an appointment for compassionate orthopaedic care near you in Central GA, […]
Continue ReadingOsteoporosis: Get an Early Diagnosis with a DEXA Scan
Of all the conditions common amongst aging individuals, osteoporosis is one of, if not the most common. Fully half of all women in the US over 50 years of age will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture, and one in four men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to the condition. While there […]
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