Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists
  • Our Doctors
    • About Us
    • Maurice Jové, M.D.
    • Nathan Jove, M.D. >
      • Español
    • Jeff Traub, M.D.
    • Brandon Tolman, D.O.
    • Physician Assistants >
      • Omid Midanaky, PA-C
      • Aidan O'Connor, MPH, PA-C
      • Elissa Stanton, PA-C
  • Locations
    • Decatur
    • Loganville
    • Snellville
  • Appointments
    • Online Scheduling
    • Citas Ortopédicas (ES)
    • Second Opinion >
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    • Self-Pay MRI
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    • Español >
      • Atención Ortopédica Urgente en Español
      • Radiografías el Mismo Día para Lesiones
      • Inyecciones de Cortisona el Mismo Día
    • Urgent Orthopaedic Care >
      • Urgent Orthopaedic Care
      • Same-Day Sports Injury Care
      • Joint Dislocation Treatment & Reduction
      • Swollen Knee Treatment & Joint Aspiration
      • Same-Day Cortisone Shots and Joint Injections
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      • Nathan Jove Social Media >
        • @theorthopedicsurgeon on Instagram
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      • Insurance
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      • Forms
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        • Decatur
        • Loganville
    • Bracing
    • Conditions Treated >
      • Arthritis
      • Avascular Necrosis
      • Sports Injuries
    • MRI
    • MRI Review
    • Reviews
    • Affiliate Hospital Resources >
      • Emory Decatur Hospital
      • Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center
    • Saturday Clinic
    • What To Expect
    • Blog
    • FAQ >
      • Blood Clots After Orthopedic Surgery
      • FAQ
      • Video
      • What is an Orthopedic Doctor
      • Home Therapy
    • Orthopedic Survey Center >
      • Outpatient Total Joint Replacement Survey
      • Painful Knee Replacement Survey
      • Painful Hip Replacement Survey
      • Rotator Cuff Surgery Survey
      • Meniscus Tear Survey
      • Partial Knee Replacement Survey
      • Self-Pay MRI Request Form
      • Elite Athlete Second Opinion Survey
      • Orthopedic Second Opinions & MRI Review | Dr. Nathan Jové
    • Privacy Policy
  • Specialties
    • Joint Replacement Center >
      • Hip >
        • Hip Replacement Second Opinion
        • Anterior Hip Replacement
        • Total Hip Replacement
        • Painful Hip Replacement
      • Knee >
        • Knee Replacement Second Opinion
        • Total Knee Replacement
        • Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery
        • Painful Knee Replacement
        • Anterior Reference Knee Replacement
        • Partial Knee Replacement
        • Patellofemoral Replacement
        • Tourniquet-less Knee Replacement
        • How to Prepare and What to Expect Knee Surgery
      • Shoulder >
        • Shoulder Replacement Second Opinion
        • Total Shoulder Replacement
        • Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
        • Shoulder Surgery
      • Ankle >
        • Total Ankle Replacement
      • Outpatient Joint Replacement Center
      • Revision Surgery >
        • Revision Knee Replacement
        • Revision Hip Replacement Surgery
        • Metal on Metal Hip Problems
      • Metal Sensitivity and Nickel Allergy
      • Infections >
        • Hip and Knee Replacement Infections
    • Knee >
      • Knee Surgery
      • Knee Arthritis
      • Cartilage Repair & Restoration
      • Meniscus Tears
      • ACL Tears
      • MACI Cartilage Repair
      • Patella (Kneecap) Instability
      • MPFL Tear & Patellar Instability
      • Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
      • Knee MCL Injuries
      • Knee AVN
      • Quadriceps Tendon Tear
      • Patellar Tendon Tear
    • Shoulder >
      • Shoulder Surgery
      • Rotator Cuff Tears
      • SLAP Tears
      • Labral Tears
      • Shoulder Arthritis
      • Shoulder Dislocation/s
      • Shoulder AVN
    • Hip >
      • Hip Surgery
      • Hip Arthritis
      • Hip AVN
      • Hip Labral Tears
      • Femoroacetabular Impingement
      • Gluteus Medius & Minimus Tears
      • Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Foot and Ankle >
      • Achilles Tendon Tears
      • Ankle Sprains and Recurrent Instability
      • Syndesmosis (High Ankle) Sprain
      • Ankle Arthritis
      • Ankle (Talus) AVN
      • Kohler's Disease- Navicular AVN
      • Tarsal Tunnel Release
    • Elbow, Hand & Wrist >
      • Carpal Tunnel Sydnrome
      • Cubittal Tunnel Syndrome
      • Elbow UCL Injuries
      • Trigger Finger
      • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
      • Biceps Tears
    • Robotic Surgery >
      • Robotic Knee Replacement with AI
      • Robotic Hip Replacement with AI
    • Arthroscopic Surgery
    • Regenerative Medicine >
      • Stem Cell Therapy
      • Cartilage Restoration
      • PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections
      • Hyaluronic Gel Injections - Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists
    • Fracture Care >
      • Fracture Care
      • Shoulder >
        • Collarbone (Clavicle) Fracture
        • Proximal Humerus Fractures
      • Upper Arm (Humerus) >
        • Humerus Shaft Fractures
      • Elbow >
        • Radial Head Fractures
        • Olecranon (Elbow) Fractures
      • Forearm >
        • Radius Fractures
        • Ulna Fractures
        • Both Bone Forearm Fractures
      • Hand & Wrist >
        • Broken Wrist/Distal Radius Fracture
        • Metacarpal Fractures
        • Finger Fractures
      • Hip & Femur >
        • Hip Fractures
        • Femoral Shaft Fractures
      • Knee >
        • Patella (Kneecap) Fractures
        • Tibial Plateau Fractures
        • Distal Femur Fractures
      • Tibia (Shinbone) >
        • Tibia & Shinbone Fractures
      • Foot & Ankle >
        • Ankle Fractures
        • Calcaneus Fractures
        • Jones Fractures
      • Fracture Nonunion & Malunion
      • Periprosthetic Fractures
    • EMG
    • Español >
      • Manguito Rotador
      • Reemplazo de Rodilla
      • Reemplazo de Cadera
      • Reemplazo de Hombro
      • Lesiones por Accidentes
      • Dislocación e Inestabilidad del Hombro
      • Desgarro de Menisco
      • Fracturas y Huesos Rotos
      • Dedo en Gatillo
  • Workers Compensation
    • Submit a Referral
    • Injuries We Treat
    • Adjusters & Case Managers
    • Direct Physician Contacts
    • Workers Compensation Overview
    • Care & Documentation
    • Neck & Back Injuries
    • Shoulder & Knee Injuries
    • Compensación Laboral
  • For Professionals
    • Physician Referrals
    • Attorney Referrals
    • Orthopedic Expert Witness
    • Independent Medical Examination
    • Car Accident Orthopedic Care
    • Job Opportunities
Workers’ Compensation Orthopedic Care

Orthopedic Work Injuries We Treat

Atlanta Bone & Joint Specialists provides evaluation and treatment for work-related injuries involving the shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist, hip, knee, foot, ankle, spine and bones. Our practice manages acute trauma, repetitive-use conditions, aggravation of prior orthopedic problems and injuries that may require surgical assessment.

Submit a Workers’ Compensation Referral Direct Physician Contacts Call 404-298-3730

Broad Orthopedic Coverage for Workplace Injuries

Claims professionals and injured workers can begin with the body region below. Each section links to our current orthopedic specialty pages and more detailed information about common injuries.

Acute Injuries Falls, twisting, lifting, impact and workplace trauma
Repetitive-Use Conditions Overuse, gripping, lifting, kneeling and overhead activity
Fractures & Tendon Tears Prompt evaluation when injury timing matters
Conservative & Surgical Care Treatment matched to the diagnosis and work demands
01

Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder injuries may result from a fall, sudden lifting event, pulling injury, direct impact or repetitive overhead work. Evaluation may include X-rays, MRI review, physical therapy, injections or surgical treatment when appropriate.

Rotator cuff strains, partial tears and complete tears
Shoulder sprains, labral injuries and instability
Shoulder dislocation and recurrent instability
Biceps tendon injuries
Fractures involving the clavicle or proximal humerus
Aggravation of shoulder arthritis or a prior condition
Rotator Cuff Tears Labral Injuries Shoulder Dislocations All Shoulder Conditions
02

Elbow, Hand & Wrist Injuries

Upper-extremity claims may involve acute trauma, repetitive gripping, lifting, forceful use, nerve compression or tendon injury. We evaluate both sudden injuries and conditions that develop over time.

Carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel symptoms
Wrist, hand and elbow sprains
Tennis elbow and repetitive tendon pain
Trigger finger and painful tendon catching
Distal biceps and elbow ligament injuries
Wrist, forearm, hand and finger fractures
Carpal Tunnel Cubital Tunnel Tennis Elbow Trigger Finger Distal Biceps Tear Elbow UCL Injury
03

Hip & Thigh Injuries

Hip and thigh symptoms may follow a fall, direct impact, lifting injury, twisting event or repetitive work. A careful examination helps separate hip-joint problems from tendon injury, bursitis, fracture or pain referred from the back.

Hip strains and painful loss of motion
Hip labral injuries and impingement
Gluteus medius and minimus tendon tears
Greater trochanteric bursitis and lateral hip pain
Hip, femur and periprosthetic fractures
Aggravation of hip arthritis or prior hip problems
Hip Labral Tears Gluteal Tendon Tears Trochanteric Bursitis All Hip Conditions
04

Knee Injuries

Knee injuries may occur with twisting, slipping, falling, direct impact, kneeling or repetitive job demands. Symptoms such as swelling, instability, locking or inability to straighten the knee may require prompt orthopedic assessment.

Meniscus tears with catching or locking
ACL, MCL and other ligament injuries
Cartilage damage and kneecap instability
Quadriceps and patellar tendon tears
Knee fractures and traumatic joint injuries
Aggravation of arthritis or pain after knee replacement
Meniscus Tears ACL Tears MCL Injuries Quadriceps Tendon Tears Patellar Tendon Tears All Knee Conditions
05

Foot & Ankle Injuries

Foot and ankle injuries are common after falls, missteps, twisting, crush injuries, repetitive standing and forceful push-off. Stability, tendon function, foot alignment and associated cartilage injury may all affect treatment.

Low ankle sprains and recurrent instability
High ankle or syndesmosis injuries
Achilles tendon tears and ruptures
Foot, ankle and calcaneus fractures
Tarsal tunnel and nerve-related symptoms
Persistent pain after an initial workplace injury
Ankle Sprains High Ankle Sprains Achilles Tendon Tears Ankle Fractures Tarsal Tunnel
06

Neck & Back Injuries

Neck and back complaints may follow lifting, repetitive activity, a fall, collision or aggravation of an underlying condition. The initial task is to determine whether symptoms are muscular, spinal, nerve-related or referred from another body region.

Work-related neck and low-back pain
Strains and lifting injuries
Radiating arm or leg symptoms
Sciatica and suspected nerve irritation
Disc-related or degenerative conditions
Persistent symptoms after initial treatment
Neck & Back Work Injuries
07

Trauma, Fractures & Broken Bones

Our orthopedic surgeons evaluate workplace fractures throughout the upper and lower extremities. Important decisions include whether the fracture is displaced, whether the joint surface is involved, whether the surrounding soft tissues are threatened and whether the injury can be treated with a brace or cast versus surgical fixation.

Shoulder, clavicle and upper-arm fractures
Elbow, forearm, wrist, hand and finger fractures
Hip, femur, kneecap and tibial plateau fractures
Tibia, ankle, heel and foot fractures
Fractures around prior hip or knee replacements
Fractures that do not heal or heal in poor alignment
Fracture & Trauma Care Ankle Fractures
Call 404-298-3730 Tell our staff that the referral involves a fracture. We will make every effort to arrange prompt evaluation, including same-day assessment when scheduling permits.

From Initial Evaluation Through Return-to-Work Planning

The goal is to identify the orthopedic diagnosis, select an appropriate treatment pathway and communicate useful restrictions and follow-up needs.

Focused Diagnosis

Review of the injury mechanism, symptoms, examination, prior treatment, available records and imaging.

Conservative Treatment

Bracing, medication, therapy, injections and activity modification when these options are appropriate.

Surgical Evaluation

Timely surgical assessment for fractures, complete tendon tears, instability and other injuries that may require intervention.

Work-Status Guidance

Practical restrictions, modified-duty recommendations and follow-up planning based on the individual injury.

Refer an Injured Worker or Coordinate an Existing Case

Adjusters, nurse case managers, employers, attorneys and medical offices may submit a referral or contact the requested physician’s team directly. Include the injured body region, date and mechanism of injury, requested physician, preferred office and your contact information.

Submit a Workers’ Compensation Referral Direct Physician Contacts Adjusters & Case Managers

Workers’ Compensation Orthopedic Care Across the Atlanta Area

Atlanta Bone & Joint Specialists coordinates work-injury evaluation and orthopedic care for patients seeking appointments in Decatur, Snellville and Loganville, serving Atlanta and surrounding communities throughout Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett and Walton counties.

Decatur Office Snellville Office Loganville Office All Locations
Treatment recommendations depend on the individual examination, available records and imaging, clinical findings, physician judgment and required workers’ compensation authorization. Open fractures, major deformity, loss of circulation, suspected compartment syndrome, severe neurologic symptoms or major trauma require emergency evaluation.

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Office Hours / Horario
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Lunes–Viernes: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday Football Clinic
Saturdays during high school football season
Sábados durante la temporada de fútbol americano escolar
Injured Players Only / Solo jugadores lesionados
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  • Our Doctors
    • About Us
    • Maurice Jové, M.D.
    • Nathan Jove, M.D. >
      • Español
    • Jeff Traub, M.D.
    • Brandon Tolman, D.O.
    • Physician Assistants >
      • Omid Midanaky, PA-C
      • Aidan O'Connor, MPH, PA-C
      • Elissa Stanton, PA-C
  • Locations
    • Decatur
    • Loganville
    • Snellville
  • Appointments
    • Online Scheduling
    • Citas Ortopédicas (ES)
    • Second Opinion >
      • Elite Athlete Second Opinions
      • Second Opinion
    • Self-Pay MRI
    • Medical Tourism
  • Patient Resources
    • Español >
      • Atención Ortopédica Urgente en Español
      • Radiografías el Mismo Día para Lesiones
      • Inyecciones de Cortisona el Mismo Día
    • Urgent Orthopaedic Care >
      • Urgent Orthopaedic Care
      • Same-Day Sports Injury Care
      • Joint Dislocation Treatment & Reduction
      • Swollen Knee Treatment & Joint Aspiration
      • Same-Day Cortisone Shots and Joint Injections
    • Social Media >
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • LinkedIN
      • Twitter
      • YouTube
      • Nathan Jove Social Media >
        • @theorthopedicsurgeon on Instagram
        • @theorthopedicsurgeon on Youtube
    • Billing & Insurance >
      • Payments
      • Cost Estimator
      • Insurance
    • Patient Forms & Requests >
      • Forms
      • Medical Records
      • Prescription Refill Request >
        • Decatur
        • Loganville
    • Bracing
    • Conditions Treated >
      • Arthritis
      • Avascular Necrosis
      • Sports Injuries
    • MRI
    • MRI Review
    • Reviews
    • Affiliate Hospital Resources >
      • Emory Decatur Hospital
      • Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center
    • Saturday Clinic
    • What To Expect
    • Blog
    • FAQ >
      • Blood Clots After Orthopedic Surgery
      • FAQ
      • Video
      • What is an Orthopedic Doctor
      • Home Therapy
    • Orthopedic Survey Center >
      • Outpatient Total Joint Replacement Survey
      • Painful Knee Replacement Survey
      • Painful Hip Replacement Survey
      • Rotator Cuff Surgery Survey
      • Meniscus Tear Survey
      • Partial Knee Replacement Survey
      • Self-Pay MRI Request Form
      • Elite Athlete Second Opinion Survey
      • Orthopedic Second Opinions & MRI Review | Dr. Nathan Jové
    • Privacy Policy
  • Specialties
    • Joint Replacement Center >
      • Hip >
        • Hip Replacement Second Opinion
        • Anterior Hip Replacement
        • Total Hip Replacement
        • Painful Hip Replacement
      • Knee >
        • Knee Replacement Second Opinion
        • Total Knee Replacement
        • Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery
        • Painful Knee Replacement
        • Anterior Reference Knee Replacement
        • Partial Knee Replacement
        • Patellofemoral Replacement
        • Tourniquet-less Knee Replacement
        • How to Prepare and What to Expect Knee Surgery
      • Shoulder >
        • Shoulder Replacement Second Opinion
        • Total Shoulder Replacement
        • Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
        • Shoulder Surgery
      • Ankle >
        • Total Ankle Replacement
      • Outpatient Joint Replacement Center
      • Revision Surgery >
        • Revision Knee Replacement
        • Revision Hip Replacement Surgery
        • Metal on Metal Hip Problems
      • Metal Sensitivity and Nickel Allergy
      • Infections >
        • Hip and Knee Replacement Infections
    • Knee >
      • Knee Surgery
      • Knee Arthritis
      • Cartilage Repair & Restoration
      • Meniscus Tears
      • ACL Tears
      • MACI Cartilage Repair
      • Patella (Kneecap) Instability
      • MPFL Tear & Patellar Instability
      • Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
      • Knee MCL Injuries
      • Knee AVN
      • Quadriceps Tendon Tear
      • Patellar Tendon Tear
    • Shoulder >
      • Shoulder Surgery
      • Rotator Cuff Tears
      • SLAP Tears
      • Labral Tears
      • Shoulder Arthritis
      • Shoulder Dislocation/s
      • Shoulder AVN
    • Hip >
      • Hip Surgery
      • Hip Arthritis
      • Hip AVN
      • Hip Labral Tears
      • Femoroacetabular Impingement
      • Gluteus Medius & Minimus Tears
      • Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Foot and Ankle >
      • Achilles Tendon Tears
      • Ankle Sprains and Recurrent Instability
      • Syndesmosis (High Ankle) Sprain
      • Ankle Arthritis
      • Ankle (Talus) AVN
      • Kohler's Disease- Navicular AVN
      • Tarsal Tunnel Release
    • Elbow, Hand & Wrist >
      • Carpal Tunnel Sydnrome
      • Cubittal Tunnel Syndrome
      • Elbow UCL Injuries
      • Trigger Finger
      • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
      • Biceps Tears
    • Robotic Surgery >
      • Robotic Knee Replacement with AI
      • Robotic Hip Replacement with AI
    • Arthroscopic Surgery
    • Regenerative Medicine >
      • Stem Cell Therapy
      • Cartilage Restoration
      • PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections
      • Hyaluronic Gel Injections - Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists
    • Fracture Care >
      • Fracture Care
      • Shoulder >
        • Collarbone (Clavicle) Fracture
        • Proximal Humerus Fractures
      • Upper Arm (Humerus) >
        • Humerus Shaft Fractures
      • Elbow >
        • Radial Head Fractures
        • Olecranon (Elbow) Fractures
      • Forearm >
        • Radius Fractures
        • Ulna Fractures
        • Both Bone Forearm Fractures
      • Hand & Wrist >
        • Broken Wrist/Distal Radius Fracture
        • Metacarpal Fractures
        • Finger Fractures
      • Hip & Femur >
        • Hip Fractures
        • Femoral Shaft Fractures
      • Knee >
        • Patella (Kneecap) Fractures
        • Tibial Plateau Fractures
        • Distal Femur Fractures
      • Tibia (Shinbone) >
        • Tibia & Shinbone Fractures
      • Foot & Ankle >
        • Ankle Fractures
        • Calcaneus Fractures
        • Jones Fractures
      • Fracture Nonunion & Malunion
      • Periprosthetic Fractures
    • EMG
    • Español >
      • Manguito Rotador
      • Reemplazo de Rodilla
      • Reemplazo de Cadera
      • Reemplazo de Hombro
      • Lesiones por Accidentes
      • Dislocación e Inestabilidad del Hombro
      • Desgarro de Menisco
      • Fracturas y Huesos Rotos
      • Dedo en Gatillo
  • Workers Compensation
    • Submit a Referral
    • Injuries We Treat
    • Adjusters & Case Managers
    • Direct Physician Contacts
    • Workers Compensation Overview
    • Care & Documentation
    • Neck & Back Injuries
    • Shoulder & Knee Injuries
    • Compensación Laboral
  • For Professionals
    • Physician Referrals
    • Attorney Referrals
    • Orthopedic Expert Witness
    • Independent Medical Examination
    • Car Accident Orthopedic Care
    • Job Opportunities