Knee
Meniscus Tear Overview This is a common injury of the knee. Your knee joint is cushioned by two c-shaped wedges of cartilage called the “menisci.” Each individual cushion is called a “meniscus.” This injury is a tear of one of these cushions. Causes Meniscus tears are often caused by physical activity. Twisting or rotating your […]
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Surgery and Diagnosis in Atlanta Up until relatively recently, receiving corrective surgery to treat injured or diseased joints required complicated, invasive surgeries. Surgical results were much more inconsistent than they are today, and there were many instances where revisionary surgeries were necessary to fix the results or replace artificial joint components. Recovery times for […]
Head, Neck and Spine
Overview This condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine. Because these nerves travel to the shoulders, arms and hands, an injury in the cervical spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Cervical radiculopathy may result from a variety of problems with the bones and tissues of […]
Pain Management
Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) Overview This noninvasive, outpatient exam is used to measure how quickly nerves conduct electrical signals through the body. NCS is a valuable technique for diagnosing nerve damage. If damage exists, NCS can help a physician find its source. Examination During the exam, mild electrical currents are sent into the body through […]