In this video, OrthoGeorgia Orthopaedic Knee and Shoulder specialist Dr. Richard Thomas describes how an ACL injury occurs and the symptoms you may experience. He also shares how this type of injury is diagnosed and treated through both surgical and nonsurgical methods. OrthoGeorgia proudly provides sports medicine care in Central GA – contact the clinic […]
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What is a rotator cuff injury? In this video, Dr. Yaseen discusses the causes and symptoms of rotator cuff injuries, how they are diagnosed, and how they are treated using both surgical and non-surgical treatment methods. To schedule an appointment for comprehensive sports medicine care in Central GA, please contact the OrthoGeorgia location nearest you […]
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Check out a discussion with orthopaedic sports medicine specialist Dr. Zaneb Yaseen to learn more about meniscus tears. Dr. Yaseen discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this common knee injury, including surgical and non-surgical treatment options and how to know when surgery is necessary. To schedule an appointment for comprehensive sports medicine care in […]
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Golf is typically a very safe sport, but underneath the hopefully graceful arc of the golfer’s swing is a complicated series of movements with plenty of potential to cause damage to the arms, shoulders, back, and other parts of the body. Whether it’s caused by improper form, repetitive motion, or just a confluence of unfortunate […]
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Shoulder pain in an athlete is a very common malady. Pain in the shoulder can be debilitating for athletes of all ages and competition levels. One possible, but relatively uncommon, cause of shoulder pain is called a deltoid strain. What is the Deltoid Muscle and What Does it Do? The deltoid muscle is a large […]
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April is National Youth Sports Safety Month, and OrthoGeorgia is committed to helping children and teens stay healthy while enjoying their favorite sports. More and more families are participating in youth sports in the United States, with more than 54% of children between 6-17 years old participating in organized sports, according to a recent CDC […]
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Youth soccer is one of the most popular and fastest-growing sports in the United States. Soccer helps children develop key skills like agility and coordination and provides a fun outlet for aerobic exercise. Children also learn about the value of teamwork and sportsmanship while helping relieve stress and anxiety. Despite all the benefits of playing […]
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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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What are the Causes and Symptoms of Rotator Cuff Tears? I am Dr. Zaneb Yaseen. I am a fellowship trained sports orthopedic surgeon with OrthoGeorgia. I’m here to talk about rotator cuff tears. Rotator cuff tears are very common. They can happen from overuse injuries or from traumatic events, such as a fall. Often people […]
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What Causes ACL Injuries? I’m Richard Thomas. I’m a fellowship sports medicine trained orthopaedic surgeon at OrthoGeorgia. I take care of a lot of ACL injuries. It’s a very common injury that we see in our athletes, specifically in our cutting athletes, such as football players, soccer players, and even golfers such as Tiger Woods […]
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