Services
Spine Surgery
We can provide all of the following types of spine surgery:
-Disc Replacement Surgery
-Deformity Correction Surgery
-Laminectomy
-Microdiscectomy
-Revision Surgery
-Spinal Fusion Surgery
-Endoscopic Surgery(Minimally Invasive)
Motion Preservation Surgery
Motion Preservation Surgery includes the following categories:
-LDA (lumbar disc arthroplasty)
-CDA (cervical disc arthroplasty)
-TOPS system
These types of artificial disc replacements provide the benefits of improving range of motion and flexibility after surgery and potentially decrease the risk for additional issues and surgeries in the future. They also lead to increased functionality and faster recovery than some other types of surgery.
Regenerative Medicine
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections consists of two elements — plasma and platelets. Plasma is the liquid portion of blood and platelets are a type of blood cell that promotes healing. Platelets contain growth factors that trigger cell reproduction and tissue regeneration.
PRP therapy is created by drawing a patient’s blood (like during a common blood test) and placing the sample in a centrifuge. The centrifuge spins rapidly, causing the blood to separate into its different components and allows for the collection of platelet-rich plasma. This concentrated plasma solution is put into a syringe for injection into the affected area.
Spinal Injections
One of the safest and most effective non operative treatments we prescribe are spinal injections. These are used to help the patient get relief from spine pain without surgery. It can also be used as a diagnostic tool. A higher dose steroid is injected at the source of your pain.
We provide the following types of non-surgical injections
-Epidural Steroid Injection
-Diagnostic Injection
-Botox Injection
Worker’s Compensation
The goal of Workers’ Compensation is to provide the best possible care for your injured employee and return them to work healthy, positive and productive. We know that early diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries are key in returning an injured worker to the job as soon as possible, thereby reducing both medical costs and time lost from work. We provide excellent orthopedic care to the injured worker, while at the same time keeping the employers and insurance carrier apprised of the patient’s treatment plan, progress and status.
For more information, please call our Worker’s Compensation Coordinator, Jessica Haney, PRS at 478-787-6255.
Independent Medical Examination
An independent medical examination (IME) occurs when a doctor who has not previously been involved in a person’s care examines an individual. Georgia Spine & Orthopedics understands that an independent medical evaluation is a critical step in determining return to work status and worker’s compensation cases. Our physician will evaluate the patient’s current medical status, with the goal of providing a comprehensive and objective report regarding work capacity and any ongoing residual limitations. Included in the evaluation is medical record review and diagnostic study review.