Extremity surgery addresses a wide range of conditions and injuries, primarily affecting the shoulders, arms, legs, and knees. From repairing tendon tears and fractures to reconstructing ligaments and releasing compressed nerves, there are many treatment options available for both upper and lower extremity surgeries.

 

Get to know Dr. W. Joseph Absi and learn more about Extremity Surgery at Spine Center Atlanta

 

About Dr. W. Joseph Absi:

After migrating from Lebanon to Canada and now the United States, Dr. Absi has made his way to the Spine Center Atlanta team. Dr. Absi specializes in treating musculoskeletal system conditions with state-of-the-art surgical and nonsurgical therapies. He is most passionate about helping patients recover quickly and avoid future injuries with his patient-centered approach to orthopedic care. When he is not working, Dr. Absi fills his time by staying up to date on medical advances, working out, playing sports, and spending time with his wife and children.

 

What conditions can be treated with extremity surgery?

Spine Center Atlanta’s board-certified orthopedic surgeons specialize in treating a wide range of injuries and conditions affecting the extremities.

 

Common conditions we treat include:

Upper Extremity:

  • Wrist tendonitis
  • Trigger finger
  • Shoulder dislocation
  • Shoulder instability
  • Shoulder labral tear
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
  • Rotator cuff tears

 

Lower Extremity:

  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Replacement
  • Total Joint Replacements
  • Meniscus Surgery
  • ACL Surgery

 

When might you need extremity surgery?

Before recommending surgery, our doctors will first explore nonsurgical options, such as physical therapy, aquatherapy, and acupuncture. In severe cases, immediate surgery may be necessary. Our goal is to use minimally invasive techniques to help you recover quickly and return to your normal life.

 

Inquiries About Extremity Surgery at Spine Center Atlanta

Extremity pain can stem from various causes, including sports injuries, aging, falls, and more. If left untreated, these discomforts can progress into chronic pain, affecting your quality of life. At Spine Center & Orthopaedics Atlanta, our dedicated team is committed to providing the best care to help you recover quickly and get back to enjoying life.

 

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Considering extremity treatment or seeking a second opinion? Contact our team and get started on your healing journey today!

What We Do

Services & Conditions

ACL

ACL

ACL injuries or tears commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops of changes in direction.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury

If you have experienced a car accident, sports injury, or a slip and fall accident and were diagnosed with a concussion, you may have suffered a traumatic brain injury. It is best to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Failed Spine Surgery

Failed Spine Surgery

The team specializes in minimally invasive techniques and offers comprehensive care, including an on-site, fully-accredited outpatient surgical facility and a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center.

Neck Spine Surgery

Neck Spine Surgery

When non-surgical care doesn't help, the board-certified orthopedic surgeons at Spine Center Atlanta perform neck spine surgery to repair the underlying problem.

Non-Surgical Treatments

Non-Surgical Treatments

Non-Surgical Treatments services offered in Atlanta, Savannah, Conyers, Augusta, Macon and Decatur, GA

Rotator Cuff Repair

Rotator Cuff Repair

Rotator Cuff Injury services offered in Atlanta, Savannah, Conyers, Augusta, Macon and Decatur, GA

Auto Accident Injury

Auto Accident Injury

If you have experienced a car accident, sports injury, or a slip and fall accident and were diagnosed with a concussion, you may have suffered a traumatic brain injury. It is best to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Cervical Disc Replacement

Cervical Disc Replacement

Cervical disk replacement surgery involves removing a diseased cervical disk and replacing it with an artificial disk.

What We Do

Facilities

Surgery Center

Surgery Center

Our renowned surgery center caters to surgeries related to extremities, interventional spine, and spine surgeries.

MRI Center

MRI Center

Our on-site MRI services give you the convenience of receiving all of your care in one location and deliver a higher quality of care, including a faster diagnosis and treatment.

Rehabilitation Center

Rehabilitation Center

Our rehabilitation team of highly trained professionals has a combined 70 years of clinical experience in the rehabilitation field, each one ready to put their experience to work for you. Our business office and support staff are fully bilingual.

Wellness Center

Wellness Center

Spine Center Atlanta’s Wellness Center offers a boutique-style experience to offer you the best in massage therapy, personal training, and well-being, everything you need to maintain a healthy and rewarding lifestyle.

Aqua Therapy

Aqua Therapy

The aquatic center offers a heated therapy pool at a depth of four feet with 12 massage jets to soothe sore and hurting muscles at the end of your therapy workout.

Acupuncture Center

Acupuncture Center

Acupuncture increases blood circulation to different parts of your body and relaxes your muscles to help alleviate pain.