Summit Spine & Joint Centers is pleased to announce a new pain and joint clinic now open in Carrollton. Located at 526 Bankhead Highway, Suites 101 and 102, this new clinic will offer all the cutting-edge pain management treatments we provide to patients at our other locations throughout Georgia. If you are living with pain, our team is ready to accommodate you with services at this new location! Continue reading “A New Clinic Is Now Open in Carrollton!”
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What Is Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation & Do You Qualify?
Chronic knee pain caused by arthritis and injuries affects millions of people. For many, it can be difficult to fully treat. Pain medication can cause side effects that impact quality of life, but surgery may not be an option. For others, knee replacement surgery has only slightly improved knee pain and they feel they are out of options. Continue reading “What Is Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation & Do You Qualify?”
The Most Common Injuries Due to Car Accidents & How Pain Management Can Help
Each year, an estimated 1.3 million people die in car accidents around the world, and up to 50 million people will experience injuries as a result of car accidents. While some have minor injuries that eventually heal, others experience chronic pain that affects their daily lives. If you’ve been in a car accident, the injuries may not be immediately apparent—some take time to manifest, from days to even months after the accident. Continue reading “The Most Common Injuries Due to Car Accidents & How Pain Management Can Help”
What Is MME & Why Is It Important to Pain Management?
If you live with chronic pain and have been prescribed opioids, you may have heard of MME. MME stands for morphine milligram equivalents, a measurement pain management physicians use to determine how different opioids relate to each other. Using morphine as the standard, MME is a tool for doctors to compare different drugs in a simplified, unified measurement. This can ensure physicians prescribe safe, effective doses for their patients. Continue reading “What Is MME & Why Is It Important to Pain Management?”
Understanding the Intrathecal Spinal Pump Implant
If you live with chronic pain due to an injury or illness such as cancer, and have tried other therapies without success, you may be a candidate for an intrathecal spinal pump implant. An intrathecal pump implant uses medication administered directly into the area surrounding your spinal cord, which is called the intrathecal space and contains cerebrospinal fluid. The medication stops pain signals from reaching the brain so you don’t experience discomfort. Continue reading “Understanding the Intrathecal Spinal Pump Implant”
Do I Qualify for Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an FDA-approved treatment for chronic back and limb pain. Designed for patients who have tried other therapies without success, SCS may help reduce or alleviate chronic discomfort in patients who qualify. Continue reading “Do I Qualify for Spinal Cord Stimulation?”
What Is Interventional Pain Management?
Interventional pain management consists of numerous methods used to reduce pain and improve your quality of life. These minimally invasive treatments are used for patients who may have tried other therapies that have not been successful. Continue reading “What Is Interventional Pain Management?”
Two New Doctors Joining Our Practice
Summit Spine & Joint Centers is thrilled to announce the addition of two new physicians to our interventional pain management clinic staff: Dr. Thomas Cheriyan and Dr. Adam Gover. Each of these providers brings comprehensive experience to our practice and our patients, helping us deliver the best quality in pain management care. Continue reading “Two New Doctors Joining Our Practice”
Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ & Precautions
As a provider of essential services for our patients, Summit Spine & Joint Centers remains open during the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. Our staff’s top priority remains the health and safety of both our patients and our employees. Continue reading “Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ & Precautions”
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Gabriel Marrero
Summit Spine & Joint Centers is proud to have Dr. Gabriel Marrero on our team to serve our patients. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Interventional Pain Medicine, Dr. Marrero specializes in treating spine and musculoskeletal pain, as well as complex regional pain syndrome, helping patients overcome their chronic discomfort and live their best lives. Continue reading “Physician Spotlight: Dr. Gabriel Marrero”
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Summit Spine & Joint Centers will continue to remain open and treat chronic pain patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. As an essential healthcare provider in Georgia, the health and safety of our patients and employees remains our top priority. We know that closing our facilities will put an unnecessary burden on our already taxed hospitals and urgent care centers.
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What Is Telemedicine?
Telemedicine allows you to see a doctor without leaving your house. Using technology, typically a video call, you can meet with a physician to receive the care you need, all in the comfort of your own home. Due to the COVID-19 crisis and in an effort to better accommodate our patients, Summit Spine & Joint Centers is now offering virtual visits for patients throughout the state of Georgia. Continue reading “What Is Telemedicine?”