Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is proud to once again support the Cannonball Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k for 2024. We had a great time at Country Park in Greensboro 🏃🏻♀️ 👍🏼
When we say we love working with our community partners, we really love it! Check out one of our Event Medicine paramedics, Dixie, having a good time with our UNCC friends at their 5K yesterday! 🏃🏻♂️🫱🏽🫲🏼
How do you treat neck/back pain with medication? I Physiatrist Dr. Siddarth Thakur I SF Ed Series
Join Physiatrist Dr. Siddarth Thakur as he takes you on a journey into the world of managing neck and back pain with medication in this insightful segment!
🔍 In his full-length education video, Dr. Thakur explores various medications used to alleviate discomfort associated with spinal conditions. Whether you're seeking relief from chronic pain or exploring medication options, this video is tailored just for you.
📺 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/4DUZnTjMV48?si=0hLk52VqPM3u9zIc [youtu.be]
👨 Dr. Thakur dives deep into the intricacies, explaining benefits, potential side effects, and the crucial role medications play in effective pain management. Empower yourself with credible insights from an experienced medical professional!
Stay tuned for more videos where our experts discuss diverse approaches to spine care, ensuring you're well-informed to make decisions about managing neck and back pain.
🔗 If you want to explore medication options further or seek guidance, our medical practice provides an online request form. Click the link in the description to take proactive steps toward relieving your pain. For appointments or inquiries about SpineFirst, contact us at (704) 831-4000 or visit us online at [SpineFirst Website].
🗨 Request a second opinion: https://www.spinefirst.com/second-opinion [spinefirst.com]
Learn more about Dr. Siddarth Thakur by visiting his physician profile: https://atriumhealth.org/provider-profile/siddarth-thakur-1588921365?address_id=32764
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🌐 Atrium Health and Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates have partnered to establish SpineFirst, offering seamless access to exceptional care for spine-related needs.
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For older adults, one break all too often leads to another. A fragility fracture is a bone break sustained in a fall from standing height or less.
At Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Fracture Prevention Program, we optimize bone health in older adults to reduce their risk of fragility fractures. Our program has been recognized as an Own the Bone Star Performer by the American Orthopaedic Association for our commitment to improving patient bone health after a fracture.
Learn more: http://spr.ly/6189Oeqah
Meet Anna Guin, athletic trainer with Atrium Health Floyd
As we continue to highlight our athletic trainers across the Southeast, meet Anna Guin with Atrium Health Floyd supporting Shorter University.
Anna chose athletic training as a career because she loved the sports environment and wanted to work in the medical field. She appreciates the crucial role athletic trainers play as licensed medical professionals and first responders who provide acute emergency care.
Anna’s work as an athletic trainer at Shorter University has allowed her to form bonds with student athletes and coaches and return many athletes to the field after being injured.
“I’ll always remember when one of my softball players got hit in the hand while batting and ended up having a displaced fifth metacarpal fracture. I was there for her every step of the way, from taking her to get X-rays to going to her orthopedic appointments and doing sports-specific rehab. It was the most rewarding feeling when I saw her take the field for the first time after her injury.”
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While you may not be playing in the #WorldCup, many will take to the local pitch - or the neighborhood park - for a friendly game of soccer. Dr. Steve Lucey, sports medicine physician and former team physician for the U.S. Women's Soccer team, shares tips to staying healthy and injury free when you head out to play. ⚽️
Today we honor our Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute - and all - Veterans. Thank you for your service. (Just a glimpse at some of our teammates below!) #VeteransDay 🇺🇸
Meet Dr. Joshua Patt
Get to know Dr. Joshua Patt, an orthopedic surgeon and orthopedic oncologist at Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute and Levine Cancer Institute.
Learn more about our orthopedic care at AtriumHealth.org/Medical-Services/Specialty-Care/Orthopedic-Care
Meet JoAnn Holzinger
#DYK one in three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over will suffer an osteoporotic fracture? JoAnn, a family nurse practitioner specializing in bone health at Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, is dedicated to helping our patients with fracture prevention and treatment. 🦴 #WorldOsteoporosisDay
Get to know JoAnn. ⬇️
Ask the Expert: Autumn Injuries
Along with brisk weather, fall injuries are common during the autumn. Dr. Robert Nantais, an orthopedic surgeon at Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, discusses why this is and what steps to take when injuries happen.
Learn about our orthopedic and sports medicine care at AtriumHealth.org/Medical-Services/Specialty-Care/Orthopedic-Care/Sports-Medicine
Dr. Kevin Burroughs, sports medicine specialist with Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, discusses concussion management in the wake of pro football injuries. These events emphasize the need for continued education in recognition and reporting of injuries by players, coaches, teammates and parents to assure safe participation in all sports.
👨🏽⚕️It’s important to understand the significance of concussions, concussion management and appropriate recovery.
🏈 Players need to be removed from sports and given appropriate activity modifications to be able to recover and return as quickly and safely as possible.
🧠 Symptoms of a concussion could be as significant as a loss of consciousness, but more routinely will include headache, dizziness, nausea, sensitivity to lights and sounds, confusion or visual problems.
😐 Determining the presence of a concussion can be difficult particularly when the athlete only has mild symptoms and symptoms may not fully present themselves for 24 hours after the initial hit. Reporting your symptoms can help your doctor or other healthcare professionals get you the appropriate treatment.
🧠 A concussion can affect different segments of brain function which is why there is not a one size fits all treatment method for concussion.
🛏️ An individual treatment plan, including designated restrictions to allow the brain to recover, is very important.
