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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OrthoGeorgia Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Ryan E. Schnetzer, MD, 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 […]
Continue ReadingOrthoGeorgia Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Ryan Schnetzer, MD, Discusses Pediatric Scoliosis
What is pediatric scoliosis? Check out the video above to learn more from Dr. Ryan Schnetzer, including the symptoms of this condition, how it is diagnosed, and the potential treatment options. To schedule an appointment with one of our orthopaedic spine specialists at OrthoGeorgia, contact the office location nearest you today.
Continue ReadingWhat is Lumbar Degenerative Disc & Joint Disease in the Spine? Ryan E. Schnetzer, MD
What is lumbar degenerative disc and joint disease in the spine? OrthoGeorgia orthopaedic spine surgeon Dr. Ryan Schnetzer describes the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and how it’s treated through surgical and non-surgical options. Check out the video above to learn more, and contact the OrthoGeorgia office location nearest you to schedule an appointment today!
Continue ReadingOrthoGeorgia Orthopaedic Spine Specialist, Wayne Kelley Jr., MD, Discusses Cervical Radiculopathy
Check out a conversation with Dr. Wayne Kelley Jr. to learn more about cervical radiculopathy. OrthoGeorgia is proud to provide comprehensive orthopaedic spine care to those in Central GA, along with our wide range of orthopaedic care services. Contact the office location nearest you today to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists.
Continue ReadingOrthoGeorgia Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Wayne Kelley Jr., MD Discusses Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Check out the video above to learn more about lumbar spinal stenosis from OrthoGeorgia spine specialist Dr. Wayne Kelley Jr. We are proud to provide our patients with the knowledge and care they need to support proper orthopaedic health. Contact the OrthoGeorgia location nearest you to schedule an appointment with one of our physicians today!
Continue ReadingLow Back Pain in the Workplace – Dr. William Dasher
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 […]
Continue ReadingStretches to Relieve Lower Back Pain & Strengthen Your Spine
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 […]
Continue Reading3 Signs It’s Time to See an Orthopaedic Spine Specialist
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 […]
Continue ReadingWayne Kelley, Jr., MD, Discusses Fusion Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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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