Musculoskeletal Health
Joint Replacement
Joint Restoration Breakthroughs Are Happening Every Day at Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare orthopedic surgeon Ajay Premkumar, MD, will occasionally receive photos of former patients—snapshots of people dancing at the wedding of their son or daughter, skiing or hiking with friends, or playing with grandchildren....
Sports Medicine
Pickleball vs. Tennis Injuries: Which Are Worse?
To the uninitiated, pickleball and tennis may look pretty similar. After all, both require players to hit a ball over the net with a racquet. But ask anyone who plays these sports, and they’ll...
Hip
Getting Back to What Matters Most: One Patient’s Hip Replacement Story
You know that feeling of walking on rocky asphalt without shoes? Sort of a sharp, crunchy sensation? That’s exactly how Nicole described the pain she was feeling, except this pain was deep in her...
Sports Medicine
Running Tips To Prevent Injuries and Get Race Ready
Runners experience all sorts of health benefits, such as better heart health, stronger bones, building muscle and maintaining a healthy weight. But just like in any sport or activity, runners risk getting injured.
Want to...
Health & Wellness
Making Carol’s “Trailblazing” Moments Possible with Spine Surgery
Carol, an active nurse and nature lover, spent her free time camping, hiking and biking. But as her spinal condition, a painful disease called spondylolisthesis, began to keep her from enjoying her active life,...
Health & Wellness
Making Carol’s “trailblazing” moments possible with spine surgery
Carol, an active nurse, worked with the experts at Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center to find relief for spondylolisthesis, a painful spine condition. Learn more about her spine surgery and how Emory Orthopaedics &...
Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Surgery: A Patient’s Perspective
David Weaver is an active person.
From auto mechanics to hiking and kayaking, David enjoys his life to the fullest. But he also began to notice a familiar pinch in his shoulder and a limited...
Youth Sports
Athletic Trainers Are a Key Part of the Game — Especially in Emergencies
Athletes and spectators packed the gym, but the crowd stood silent. A volleyball athlete lay on the ground where she had collapsed moments before.
At West Hall High School’s senior night for volleyball, one of...
