Shoulder Pain, Injuries and Arthritis
Shoulder problems can cause pain, weakness, clicking, instability, loss of motion and difficulty lifting or reaching overhead.
From ankle sprains, fractures and tendon injuries to sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery and complex joint replacement, our orthopedic surgeons treat the full range of bone, joint, muscle, ligament and tendon conditions.
You do not need to know the exact diagnosis before scheduling an appointment. Start with where it hurts, what happened and how the problem is affecting your life.
Atlanta Bone & Joint Specialists evaluates acute injuries, chronic pain, arthritis, sports injuries, fractures, tendon and ligament tears, nerve compression, cartilage damage and problems after previous surgery.
Many conditions can be treated without surgery. When surgery is appropriate, our physicians perform arthroscopic procedures, fracture repair, tendon and ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, hand surgery and hip, knee, shoulder and ankle replacement.
Our goal is to determine what is actually causing the problem and guide you toward an appropriate treatment plan—not automatically toward an operation.
Select a body region to explore common injuries, conditions and treatment options.
Shoulder problems can cause pain, weakness, clicking, instability, loss of motion and difficulty lifting or reaching overhead.
Knee pain may result from arthritis, cartilage damage, meniscus tears, ligament injuries, kneecap instability or a previous knee replacement.
Hip conditions may cause groin pain, stiffness, limping, difficulty walking or pain that interferes with sleep and normal activity.
We treat common foot and ankle problems ranging from sprains and tendon injuries to arthritis, fractures and surgical conditions.
Hand and wrist problems may involve nerves, tendons, joints, fractures, cysts or repetitive-use conditions that affect grip and dexterity.
Elbow pain may be related to tendon overuse, a traumatic injury, nerve compression, arthritis or a biceps tendon tear.
Our practice treats both the active patient with a sports injury and the patient whose arthritis has progressed to the point that daily life is becoming difficult.
Treatment may include physical therapy, bracing, injections, arthroscopic surgery, tendon or ligament repair, cartilage restoration, fracture surgery or joint replacement.
Explore replacement, outpatient surgery, implant technology, metal-sensitivity options and revision care.
Our surgeons evaluate and treat fractures throughout the upper and lower extremities. Treatment may include casting, bracing, closed reduction, outpatient surgery or hospital-based fracture care, depending on the injury.
Severe deformity, an open wound, loss of circulation, loss of sensation or an inability to safely move after a major injury may require emergency care. Stable injuries and follow-up fracture care can often be evaluated in the orthopedic office.
The correct treatment begins with understanding the injury, symptoms, imaging, health, activity level and goals of the individual patient.
We use the history, examination, X-rays and advanced imaging when appropriate to identify the likely source of symptoms.
Treatment may begin with activity modification, medication, therapy, bracing, injections or observation when those options make sense.
When surgery is recommended, the proposed procedure should address the identified problem and fit the patient's needs and goals.
Our physicians provide orthopedic evaluation and treatment for patients throughout Atlanta, DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, Walton County and surrounding communities.
You do not need to diagnose yourself before making an appointment. Tell us where it hurts, how the problem started and what activities it is limiting. Our team can help determine the appropriate next step.
This page provides general educational information and is not a substitute for an examination, diagnosis or individualized medical advice. Treatment recommendations vary according to the condition, imaging, health and goals of each patient.