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It may surprise you to discover that back pain affects four out of every five Americans in their lifetime. The spine is a complex system of bones, joints, muscles, discs, and ligaments. In a society where people spend hours behind the wheel of a car or sitting at a desk for work, these hours of sitting can accumulate to create problems for your back. Fortunately, the expert spine and orthopedic specialists at Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta are here to help!

Our team of the best spine surgeons in Atlanta diagnose back and neck issues and develop treatment plans that are specifically tailored to relieve those problems. Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta offers highly specialized treatment plans for a wide range of issues, including a slipped disc, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, cervical spine, ruptured disc, lumbar spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, and more. No matter the issue or the spine surgery needed, a consultation with our expert team can help us determine how we can provide the best surgery solutions for you.

Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta aims to avoid spine surgery through conservative therapies and utilizing minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible, so that we can provide you the best treatment solution for your situation. We embrace the use of guided injections, specialized physical therapy, biofeedback, exercise, activity modification, and medication as elements that can all come together and effectively contribute to the healing of the neck and spine.

Common Conditions & Treatments

Learn about back and neck pain, and common medical conditions of the spine, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta orthopedic surgeons trained in spine care evaluate both non-surgical and surgical treatment options in the treatment of injury and illnesses affecting the spine.

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Things to Know about Herniated Disc Surgery

Learn about surgical treatment options for a herniated disc causing pinched nerves.

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Traditional vs. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Learn the differences between traditional and minimally invasive spine surgery.

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Osteoporosis vs Osteopenia: Know the Difference

Learn about the differences between osteopenia and osteoporosis, two conditions defined by progressive loss of bone mineral density, or bone mass.

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The Many Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Learn the benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery.

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Spinal Surgery: Your Pathway to Recovery

Click here to learn about recovery from spinal surgeries.

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Learn about Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

OrthoAtlanta wants you to live without pain and be aware of all of your surgical options. Read on to learn more about the benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery.

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Do's and Don'ts after a Spinal Surgery

Are you having surgery for spinal stenosis in Atlanta? OrthoAtlanta has some post-surgery tips to help speed up your recovery. Read about these tips here.

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Why Live with Back Pain?

Dr. Yolanda Scott discusses back pain in the May 2018 issue of Chapel Hill News & Views.

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Is Poor Posture Causing Your Back Pain?

Posture can make or break your back. Maintaining good posture has a lot of health benefits, including avoiding long-term back problems and potential back surgery. Here are a few tips for your back and spine.

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Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Lower Back Pain

Dr. Deitrick L. Cox, discusses non-surgical treatment options for lower back pain in the November issue of Our Town.

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Dancing After Spinal Fusion Surgery

Dr. Kevin Park discusses a minimally-invasive approach to traditional laminectomy and spinal fusion in a recent Piedmont Healthcare story.

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Tuan Bui, MD, OrthoAtlanta Spine Surgeon Interview on North Fulton Business Radio X

Dr. Tuan Bui shares insights into career and technology trends for patient spine care

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