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Blog Archive

When Is It Time to Consider Joint Injections for My Osteoarthritis? Oct 10th, 2023

In the United States, about 58.5 million people struggle with arthritis. That’s about one in every four individuals. This degenerative condition causes the cushiony cartilage that protects your joints to break down, causing debilitating pain and dysfunction. Bone rubs against bone, causing stiffness, swelling, and compensatory problems. The skilled team...

Can Knee Arthritis Be Reversed? Oct 10th, 2023

About 25% of American adults struggle with some sort of chronic knee pain. In 30 million of these cases, osteoarthritis is the cause.  Osteoarthritis of the knee occurs when cartilage degenerates. Cartilage is the protective cushioning that covers the ends of bones in joints. Aging, wear-and-tear, overuse, injuries, and genetics...

5 Common Causes of Joint Pain After 60 Aug 30th, 2023

Reaching the age of 60 is a milestone that brings with it a wealth of experiences and wisdom. However, it can also mark the onset of joint pain that can impact your daily life. The skilled team at Total Joint Specialists understands the challenges that joint pain can pose. In...

What Can I Expect After a Knee Replacement? Jul 7th, 2023

Almost 800,000 patients in the United States undergo knee replacements yearly. If you’re scheduled for this procedure, understanding what to expect and experience during recovery helps you feel more at ease going in for surgery. The skilled team at Total Joint Specialists, formerly known as Georgia Joint Specialists, explains some...

How Physical Therapy Can Benefit Your Mental Health Jun 13th, 2023

Pain doesn’t just affect you physically; it also negatively affects your state of mind. For example, the American Psychiatric Association estimates that 35-45% of people with chronic pain struggle with depression.  The skilled team at Total Joint Specialists, formerly known as Georgia Joint Specialists, offer physical therapy as part of...

5 Advantages of Robotic-Assisted Surgery Apr 18th, 2023

Robotic surgery is an advanced technique that greatly improves precision and accuracy of many procedures. Robotic-assisted surgery is not actually performed by a robot. Your surgeon is in the operating room for the entire procedure and in control the entire time. The robotic approach enhances their surgical skills so you...

Hip Pain Waking You When You Sleep on Your Side? We Can Help Mar 22nd, 2023

When pain in your hip keeps you from getting a good night’s sleep, you want a solution. The problem may be as simple as a side-sleeping position, but hip pain that wakes you at night can also be a sign of an underlying condition. The skilled team at Total Joint...

What are the Signs that Arthritis Has Progressed to the Point of Needing Surgery? Mar 22nd, 2023

Osteoarthritis affects more than 32.5 million Americans. This devastating disease is diagnosed when the cartilage that cushions the space between the bones that form your joints wears away, eventually leading to chronic joint pain and stiffness as the bones rub together.  While there’s no cure for osteoarthritis, conservative treatments like...

All About Our Outpatient Total Joint Surgery Program Jan 22nd, 2023

Total hip replacement and total knee replacement are successful solutions for a joint affected by arthritis or other trauma.  In the past, joint replacement surgery meant spending days in the hospital for recovery following your procedure. Advancements in procedures, therapy, pain management, and anesthesia have greatly reduced this hospital time...

7 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Joints Dec 14th, 2022

Your joints enable you to do most of the things you love doing. You may not realize how integral they are to exercise, simple tasks (like getting out of bed), or work until you have joint pain and degeneration.  Protect your joints before they start to suffer pain or stiffness. And, if...

How Long Will My Hip Replacement Last? Nov 17th, 2022

Surgeons perform more than 450,000 hip replacements every year. Hip replacements are called for in the case of a fracture, arthritis, or other conditions. When conservative treatments like activity modification, exercise, or oral pain medications no longer provide relief, surgery may be the best course of treatment.  Hip replacement gives your hip a new...

What's the Best Age for a Knee Replacement? Oct 27th, 2022

When you have a progressive condition of the knee like osteoarthritis, the question may be when you’ll require joint replacement, not if you’ll need it. An increasingly popular surgery that reduces pain and restores mobility, knee replacements keep active American adults on their feet.  The knee replacement experts at Total...

Dr. DeCook plays Pickleball with some of his current and former patients Aug 30th, 2021

On August 21st, Dr. DeCook and his staff had the opportunity to see the results of their work.  There was a lot of laughter and friendly banter.  Great shots were made and the focus was on the game and not the former pain.  Previous patients at Cresswind were able to...

Ranked #1 in the Nation: ACJS joint surgeons partner with Northside Forsyth May 4th, 2021

The surgeons at ACJS are proud partners with Northside Forsyth Hosptial in achieving national recongition for joint replacement surgery.  They are ranked #1 Nationally for lowest length of stay and #1 in Georgia for lowest readmissions.  This means that you will get home quickly, but most importantly, safely.  The surgeons...

Our Patients Receive the Gold Standard in Follow-up Care Mar 22nd, 2021

Through Force Therapeutics, our patients have access to high quality, clinically-validated remote care. Founded in 2010, Force Therapeutics is a powerful, episode-based virtual care platform that helps our orthopedic surgeons educate, monitor, and stay connected to their patients once they leave the surgery center’s walls. Up to 90% of patient care happens...

Welcome Dr. Jordan Paynter and Dr. James Raley Mar 1st, 2021

Join us in welcoming Dr. Paynter and Dr. Raley to the Advanced Center for Joint Surgery.  ACJS joint surgeons are recoginized as leaders in the field of joint replacement.  A natural extension of that was to pass on that knowledge to the upcoming generation of new surgeons.  Both Dr. Paynter...

Total Joint Surgery Can Often be the Best Option Feb 12th, 2021

by Jeremy Statton, MD If you find yourself giving up on the things you love to do because of arthritis pain, I would highly encourage you to have a conversation with a surgeon about joint replacement options. Ever wonder what osteoarthritis is? In order to understand the reason I perform...

Expert Help for Your Arthritic Hip Pain Feb 12th, 2021

by Michael Gottsman, MD Right in your backyard is one of the top joint replacement facilities in the nation Hip arthritis can be debilitating. Quality of life seems to decrease slowly over time and dysfunction seems to increase. Once it is determined that an arthritic hip is the cause of...