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Shoulder impingement
Jul 23
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome in Tennis Players

Shoulder conditions including tendonitis, bursitis and shoulder impingement syndrome can take a tennis player off his or her game. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options for shoulder impingement syndrome.

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OrthoAtlanta sponsors 2018 BB&T Atlanta Open
Jul 13
OrthoAtlanta an Official Partner of the 2018 BB&T Atlanta Open Serving as Official Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Provider

OrthoAtlanta is an official partner of the 2018 BB&T Atlanta Open, proudly serving as the official orthopedic and sports medicine provider to the tennis tournament for the 9th year.

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Donald Fowler, MD, discussing sports injury treatment options
Jul 12
Donald Fowler, MD, Interview with 680 The Fan / 93.7 FM

OrthoAtlanta orthopedic surgeon, Donald Fowler, MD, held a live radio interview with 680 The Fan, 93.7 FM, speaking about sports injuries and treatment options ranging from conservative, non-surgical to surgical, as part of the OrthoAtlanta Battery Atlanta open house.

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ANKLE PAIN
Jul 09
Ankle Instability: Tips for Strengthening Weak Ankles

If you’ve tried everything to ease your ankle pain, visit a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon in Atlanta. Their goal is to help you become free of pain.

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Tennis elbow
Jul 09
The Top 5 Causes of Tennis Elbow

If you have pain in your elbow and it radiates down your arm, you may have tennis elbow, or tendonitis of the elbow. See a doctor to determine its origin.

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Arthritis
Jul 09
A Guide to Understanding and Managing Arthritis

Do you suffer from arthritis pain in the knee or leg? Read on to learn about managing arthritis pain and other symptoms from the knee specialists at Atlanta at OrthoAtlanta.

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Fracture xray
Jun 29
10 Facts You Must Know about Bone Fractures

Bone fractures are no fun for anyone, but they happen often and can be painful. OrthoAtlanta has ten facts about broken bones and how to prevent them.

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sprained ankle
Jun 19
How to Care for a Sprained Ankle

After a sprained ankle diagnosis, there’s little the doctor can do until your follow-up appointment. How quickly you heal is up to you. Learn how to care for your sprained ankle injury at home and you’ll be back on your feet in no time.

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Michael Behr, MD and Peter Symbas, MD perform surgery
May 25
Medical Mission to Honduras Provides Knee Replacement Surgery to Those in Need

OrthoAtlanta surgeons, Michael J. Behr, MD and Peter J. Symbas, MD, participated in an Atlanta-based orthopedic medical mission trip to Honduras where they provided total knee replacement to an impoverished population.

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back pain
May 23
Why Live with Back Pain?

Dr. Yolanda Scott discusses back pain in the May 2018 issue of Chapel Hill News & Views.

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poor posture
May 14
Is Poor Posture Causing Your Back Pain?

Posture can make or break your back. Maintaining good posture has a lot of health benefits, including avoiding long-term back problems and potential back surgery. Here are a few tips for your back and spine.

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ATHLETE
May 14
Why Vitamin D Is an Absolute Necessity for Athletes

Athletes with stress fractures or musculoskeletal pain should consider vitamin D levels. Read on to learn why researchers recommend keeping an eye on this vitamin.

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