Many people try to stay active despite demanding work schedules. During the week, they spend hours sitting at a desk. When the weekend arrives, they jump into intense activity—playing pickup basketball, running several miles, tackling yard work, or returning to the gym after weeks of inactivity.

A single bad fall can change your life in seconds. Whether it’s slipping on a wet floor, missing a step on the stairs, tripping over a rug, or falling from a ladder, falls are one of the leading causes of injury across all age groups.

We’re growing in Athens, and it’s all about creating more space to better serve your orthopaedic needs. The Orthopaedic Center (TOC) is excited to announce the expansion of our Athens location, with Physical and Occupational Therapy now moving to its own dedicated space on the third floor of the Athens Limestone Tower.

Back pain affects millions of Americans each year, limiting mobility, productivity, and overall quality of life. For many patients, conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medications, or injections provide meaningful relief. However, when those options no longer work, surgery may become the next step.

If you’ve ever visited an orthopaedic specialist, you know appointments can move quickly. Providers focus on diagnosing the problem, reviewing imaging, and creating a treatment plan. But many patients leave thinking of questions afterward — or wishing they had more time to ask about their injury,

A tear of the meniscus refers to damage in one of the crescent-shaped cartilage pads in the knee joint. Each knee has two menisci one on the inner (medial) side and one on the outer (lateral) side which sit between the femur and the tibia.