Dr. Schnetzer discussing lumbar herniated disc

Check out a discussion with orthopaedic spine specialist Dr. Ryan Schnetzer to learn more about lumbar herniated discs. Dr. Schnetzer also shares information about diagnosis and treatment options, including surgical and non-surgical treatments and how to know when surgery is necessary. To schedule an appointment for comprehensive orthopaedic spine care in Central GA, please contact […]

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Dr. Ryan Schnetzer discusses disc replacement

Check out a discussion with orthopaedic spine specialist Dr. Ryan Schnetzer to learn more about disc replacement. He explains this common spine procedure, sharing how one determines if a disc replacement is needed, what the procedure entails, and what recovery from this procedure may look like. To schedule an appointment for comprehensive orthopaedic spine care […]

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man experiencing low back pain at work

Low back pain is a very common problem in the population as a whole and especially in the workplace. Evaluating the patient with low back pain can be difficult, especially in the setting of a workers’ compensation injury. Evaluating a Workplace Back Injury The initial evaluation should include a detailed history of the injury, a […]

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man with back pain

Back pain can be debilitating and limit your engagement in the daily activities you love. Lower back pain disrupts things like working in the garden, playing with your children, and even sitting at your desk. Back pain could be caused by a mild muscle strain or something more serious, like a herniated disc. Because you […]

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doctor explaining anatomy of spine

Back pain can be debilitating and disrupt your everyday life, turning the activities you enjoy into a painful struggle. Many people try to push through back pain and manage it by taking over-the-counter medications or stretching, but there are clear signs that your back pain is more than just a muscle ache or stiffness from […]

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Dr. Kelley

How is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treated? Hi, I’m Wayne Kelley. I’m an orthopaedic spine surgeon here at OrthoGeorgia. I’m going to talk to you about fusion surgeries for lumbar spinal stenosis today. When I talk about lumbar spinal stenosis, we’re talking about the lower back. We’re talking about pressure on the nerve roots or in […]

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