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Bone, muscle, and joint pain can happen to anyone, whether you are a professional athlete, an active senior, or somewhere in between. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare’s orthopedic specialists support individuals in and around the greater Columbus, Georgia area with muscle, bone, and joint injuries that cause pain, physical limitation, and reduced quality of life.
Our orthopedic specialists offer a full range of the most advanced medical and surgical orthopedic care techniques. We offer treatment for:
Many of these care treatments include minimally invasive techniques, which reduce pain, shorten recovery time, and leave minimal scarring. Our orthopedic physicians will work with you on a diagnosis and treatment plan to help you return to the activities you love.
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare takes a collaborative approach to orthopedic treatment to provide you with the highest quality care. Our orthopedic specialists partner with clinicians like those listed below to help you achieve your best outcome:
Just as every patient is different, so is every treatment plan. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to orthopedic care. Our orthopedic team personalizes your care by taking into account:
At St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we offer comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for a full range of orthopedic problems. With unmatched expertise from the region’s most respected authorities in orthopedic surgery and joint replacement, we are dedicated to quality, compassionate care.
If you feel like joint pain is getting in the way of everyday activities like gardening, biking, or playing with kids or grandkids, we may be able to help. Answer a few questions to see if you should speak with a provider about finding the right treatment.
TAKE A JOINT HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Joint pain is common, so how do you know when it warrants a visit with an orthopedic specialist? If you have lasting pain that is keeping you from your normal activities or daily life, consider making an appointment.
Common reasons to see an orthopedic specialist include:
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare’s orthopedic specialists can evaluate and diagnose your concerns, offer treatment, and provide orthopedic surgery if needed.
The orthopedic physicians at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare are specialists in diagnosing and treating joint pain. As part of your evaluation and diagnosis, we will consider:
As a result of the exam, your doctor may ask you to have an X-ray or an MRI. These tests will help the doctor make an accurate diagnosis. (If you have current X-rays, please bring them with you to your appointment.)
St. Francis-Emory offers many effective orthopedic treatment options, and we begin treatment with the least invasive methods. In more severe cases of joint pain, surgery may be recommended.
Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique used to diagnose and treat joint problems. St. Francis-Emory’s orthopedic surgeons use highly specialized instruments inserted through incisions about half an inch in size to reconstruct joints.
Other patients may require full joint replacement surgery. In each case, our orthopedic surgeons perform surgical procedures to lessen pain, reduce recovery time, and allow you to regain the full use of the joint as soon as possible. A rehabilitation program will help you get back to functioning at your fullest potential following surgery.
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