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Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most significant health problems facing society today. Discomfort levels can range from a mild, annoying ache to severe, persistent pain. Pain can also restrict mobility and interfere with normal functioning.

According to statistics from the National Institutes of Health, eight out of 10 people experience back pain at some point in their lives, and it’s a common cause of limited activity in people of all ages, including children.

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Symptoms of a
Back Condition

The exact cause of back pain can be difficult to determine. In most cases, it is a symptom of one or more underlying issues:

  • Degeneration or disease: Such as osteoarthritis, spondylitis, compression fractures, or the effects of aging on vertebrae.
  • Infections: Affecting spinal structures.
  • Injury or trauma: Including fractures or accidents.
  • Lifestyle factors: Such as smoking or obesity (often causing increased weight on the spine).
  • Overuse or strain: Caused by repetitive or heavy lifting, exposure to vibration for prolonged periods of time, poor muscle tone, muscle tension or spasms, sprains, or ligament/muscle tears.
  • Structural issues: Like protruding or herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or abnormal growths (tumors).

If your pain is severe or lasts longer than a few days, it’s important to schedule an appointment with a back and spine specialist as soon as possible.

Spinal Conditions That
Cause Back Pain

Common spinal conditions that cause back pain include, but are not limited to:

  • Burst Fractures
  • Compression Fractures
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Herniated Discs
  • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Tumors
  • Spondylolisthesis

Back Pain Treatment Options

Specialty Orthopaedics offers a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatment options to patients suffering from back pain.

Surgical Procedures

  • Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
  • Corpectomy
  • Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion (DLIF)
  • Kyphoplasty or Vertebroplasty
  • Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR)
  • Lumbar or Thoracic Laminectomy (Decompression)
  • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar Decompression)
  • Posterior Spinal Fusion
  • Prodisc L Total Disc Replacement
  • Transforaminal Interbody Lumbar Fusion (TLIF)

Surgical Techniques and Devices

  • Metal or PEEK implants
  • Minimally-Invasive Endoscopic Surgery
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation

Non-Surgical Treatments

  • Injections
  • Medications
  • Physical Therapy

Our Outpatient Surgery Center

Specialty Orthopaedics is pleased to offer our on-site ambulatory surgery center, where patients can receive same-day surgical care. Our center provides the convenience of surgery outside a hospital setting, allowing patients high-quality care at a reduced cost, shorter wait times, no extended hospital stays and streamlined scheduling. As the only orthopedic outpatient surgery center in Hall County, we are committed to delivering the best patient care and surgical experience.
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Why Choose Specialty Orthopaedics?

Our vision is to provide excellent, patient-focused, comprehensive orthopedic care to patients of all ages across North Georgia. With more than 20 years of experience, Specialty Orthopaedics has grown to become a pillar of the North Georgia medical community with four convenient locations in Gainesville, Dawsonville, Braselton, and Duluth.

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To schedule an appointment or for information about the treatment options offered at Specialty Orthopaedics, contact us today.
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