A quadriceps tendon rupture occurs relatively infrequently and usually occurs in athletes older than 40 years. Injuries to the quadriceps tendon can be very disabling. They can cause significant loss of time from sport and work. If not treated appropriately, these injuries can have many negative long-term sequelae, however if diagnosed quickly and treated appropriately, […]
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3 Training Tips for High School & College Athletes – decrease your chance of an ACL injury
What is the ACL and What Does it Do? Hello, my name’s Greg Lee. I’m a sports medicine surgeon at OrthoGeorgia. This message goes out to the high school and college athletes, student athletes, getting ready for their upcoming school years and athletic seasons. I wanted to talk to you about what you can do […]
Learn MoreMost Common Knee Injuries for Athletes
Knee injuries are one of the most common injuries seen in athletics today. Most athletes can recover completely from knee injuries and return to their pre-injury level of competition. However, some of these injuries can be career-enders and lead to chronic pain and function loss. Early detection and proper treatment of these injuries is crucial […]
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There are several pathologies other than ulnar collateral ligament tear the elbow surgeon sees in throwing athletes Baseball is America’s pastime with a strong tradition in Georgia. However, no other sport places the athlete’s elbow at more risk. This has been magnified as athletes specialize earlier, throw harder, play year-round, and in general, “put more […]
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