Orthopaedic Surgery
Innovative 3D-Printed Bone Implant Put the Spring Back in Natasha’s Step
When Natasha Bass survived a severe car accident in September 2016, she wondered if she would be able to walk again. With both legs and ankles broken in multiple places, she joked that “my...
Musculoskeletal Health
Football Helmets and Concussion: Equaling the Playing Field
Helmets have come a long way since the earliest days of American football. Leather designs at the start of the 20th century evolved to current day molded plastic models. But, the helmet’s original purpose,...
Knee
Could Your Knee Pain Alter Your Brain Function?
If your child or teen has ever complained of knee pain, then you know the worry it can bring when you’re left to wonder if they’ve suffered some sort of injury that could impact...
Musculoskeletal Health
Let’s Go, Ladies: Ways to Get Back to the Game or Start a New Exercise Program
This year’s Olympic Games is full of strong, powerful women athletes. Allyson Felix is setting the bar high and inspiring moms and women around the world. Jordan Chiles has been unstoppable in every competition...
Spine
8 Ways to Relieve Low Back Pain at Home
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor or miss work. It’s estimated that at least eight out of 10 individuals experience low back pain at some point...
Foot and Ankle
Sickled Feet: Avoid Injury with Better Technique
If you’ve watched any of the ballet shows on TV that have risen in popularity, then you’ve likely seen a stern ballet teacher in the front of class barking at students about “turnout” and...
Spine
Scoliosis Spine Surgery Gives Atlanta Woman Her Life Back
Strong. Determined. Triumphant. These words describe Nancy Vepraskas, an Atlanta business owner, wife, mother and grandmother. Nancy grew up believing there was nothing she could do to treat her debilitating scoliosis, so she found...
Foot and Ankle
Emory Study Finds Achilles Rupture Is Not a Sports-Ending Injury
No athlete – professional or recreational – is happy when they’re sidelined with an injury. That’s particularly true when the injury is thought to be career-ending, like an Achilles tendon rupture. Fortunately, researchers from...
