Services
Orthopaedic Care
Augusta University Health's trained and experienced orthopaedic specialists provide outstanding care for any orthopaedic condition with services not offered anywhere else in the area.
Think minor sprains, strains, or arthritis are not good reasons to visit an orthopaedic
specialist? We beg to differ. Any pain or discomfort is the right reason to come see
us! No problem is too big or small for AU Health Orthopaedics.
Think minor sprains, strains, or arthritis are not good reasons to visit an orthopaedic
specialist? We beg to differ. Any pain or discomfort is the right reason to come see
us! No problem is too big or small for AU Health Orthopaedics.
Why Choose Us
The leader in complex orthopaedic cases
Augusta University Medical Center is the area’s only adult Level 1 Trauma Center making us a leading hospital for treating complex orthopaedic cases. We are a main referral center for other area hospitals because we are home to some of the best spine surgeons, orthopaedic oncologists, orthopaedic trauma surgeons, and osteoporosis specialist in the CSRA. Many of our surgeons are nationally recognized specialists in treating hand, shoulder, spine, and sports injuries.
Teamwork and collaboration set us apart
When faced with complex cases, our entire care team (including specialists, advanced practice providers, and nurses) meet together to review your diagnosis and determine personalized treatment options. We then collaborate with other AU Health specialists from multiple fields of medicine, such as anesthesia, emergency medicine, neurology, oncology, radiology, rehabilitation, and rheumatology, to deliver your care.
Specialties
AU Health offers a wide range of specialized orthopaedic care, including:
Services We Offer
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Ortho On-Demand |
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Sports Medicine |
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PRP injections |
Diagnosis
When you come to us, we provide the latest in diagnostics to determine what needs to be done and if surgery will be necessary. We use:
- Advanced imaging: Imaging of the affected area is done using either x-ray, MRI, CT scan, or ultrasound. We also do bone density testing.
- Blood testing (if necessary): Performed when we are doing bone cancer screenings.
- Arthroscopic assessments: Using a scope, we make a small incision next to the affected area to get a better look at what's happening. One of the benefits of an arthroscopic assessment is that we can sometimes address the problem during your procedure, providing diagnosis and treatment at the same time!
Treatment options
Treatments vary depending on the seriousness of your condition or injury.
- Advanced fixation: Includes treatments such as bracing, booting, or casting; some patients may also need to use a cane or crutches.
- Injections: We administer medications such as corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, and local anesthetics to treat inflammation and pain. Image-guided ultrasound and fluoroscopy help guide treatments that must be delivered with precision.
- Orthopaedic surgery: Carpel tunnel release, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff surgery, joint replacement, spinal surgery, and bunion surgery are just a few of the procedures we do here at AU Health. Our team is well versed in small-incisions minimally invasive surgery (MIS) all the way up to complex open surgical procedures.
- Rehabilitation: Physical and occupational therapy are provided by AU Health to help you regain mobility and function after injury or surgery.
Where To Go
Our Providers
Augusta University Medical Center specialists provide care and support throughout your entire healthcare journey.
DeCoons, Ryan, MD
Sports Medicine
Jowers, Larry D, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Wispert, Charles Michael, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Resources & Tools.
Resources & Tools
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