Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta physicians trained in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) and related non-surgical disciplines are dedicated to exploring a wide range of musculoskeletal treatment options that do not require surgery. For patients suffering from medical conditions or injury that cause pain or may limit function, our physiatrists can work with you to diagnose your condition and develop a non-operative treatment and rehabilitation plan designed to your individual needs. Our goal is to relieve your discomfort and restore function to improve your quality of life and help you achieve long-term physical well-being.
Among the many non-surgical diagnostic services offered by our physical medicine specialists are electrodiagnostic nerve conduction studies, joint injections, and fluoroscopic-guided epidural injections. Treatments may include one or several non-surgical techniques such as therapeutic exercise, injections, and physical therapy.
When a condition does not adequately respond to conservative, non-surgical treatment methods, and consultation with a top orthopedic surgeon may be necessary or prudent, the integrated approach to delivering musculoskeletal care provided by Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta provides beneficial continuity of care with the full complement of surgical and non-surgical specialists on staff in an Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta office near you.
Common Conditions & Treatments
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- Achilles Tendon Injuries
- Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Arthritis
- Anatomy of the Hip Joint
- Anatomy of the Knee
- Anatomy of the Shoulder
- Anatomy of the Spine
- Ankle Sprains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries in Women
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL Tear)
- Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Knee
- Basal Joint Osteoarthritis
- Biceps Tendon Tear (at the Shoulder)
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compression Fractures of the Spine
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Elbow Bursitis
- Facet Joint Syndrome
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Growth Plate Injuries of the Elbow
- Herniated Disc (Cervical)
- Herniated Discs
- Hip Dislocation
- Hip Fracture Prevention
- Hyperextension Injury of the Elbow
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
- Medial Apophysitis (Little Leaguer's Elbow)
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
- Muscle Imbalance in the Shoulder
- Muscle Strain Injuries of the Hip
- Muscle Strain Injuries of the Thigh
- Muscle Strain of the Upper Back (Trapezius Strain)
- Myelopathy
- Osteoarthritis of the Hand
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
- Osteoporosis
- Overuse Injuries of the Elbow
- Patellar Tendinitis
- Patellar Tendon Tear
- Patellar Tracking Disorder
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Peroneal Tendonitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
- Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis)
- Quadriceps Tendon Tear
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) of the Foot and Ankle (Arthritis Foundation Approved)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) of the Shoulder
- Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Scoliosis
- Septic Arthritis (of the Knee)
- Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Separation
- SLAP Tear (Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior Tear)
- Snapping Hip
- Spinal Stenosis
- Suprascapular Neuropathy
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Triceps Tendonitis
- Where Lower Back Pain Begins
- Where Neck Pain Begins
- Whiplash
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