SpineCenterAtlanta

✨Comprehensive Spine Care and Orthopaedics Center of Excellence Serving Georgia

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Meet Dr. James L. Chappuis 🥼🩺✨ The brains behind the creation of Spine Center & Orthopaedics Atlanta!
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✨On this Dr. Chappuis Chat series, our lead spine surgeon will be discussing pedicle screw uses, removal, and managing pain if you’re experiencing discomfort after surgery.

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🩺🥼 At Spine Center Atlanta, compassionate care isn’t an afterthought—it’s at the core of everything we do! Dr. Chappuis and our entire team believe true healing goes beyond treating the physical body. We prioritize empathy, understanding, and the emotional aspects of recovery!

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With expert, patient-centered care across Georgia, and a team of board-certified specialists dedicated to your recovery, we’re here to guide you toward lasting relief and renewed strength!

📲 Schedule an e-visit or in-person consultation through our website today. 💪

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🩺 At Spine Center & Orthopaedics Atlanta, we offer a full range of treatments from spine and extremity surgery to regenerative medicine, conservative care, and interventional spine—because every patient deserves personalized healing!💛

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Want to know if Aqua Therapy is right for your healing journey? 📲 Visit our website to set up an e-visit or in-person consultation.

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🏊 Aquatic therapy is a powerful, low-impact treatment for pain management and rehabilitation. Water support reduces stress on the body while helping strengthen muscles and improve mobility. Our 5,500-gallon saltwater pool, heated to 93-95°F, is perfect for your recovery!

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Dr. Chappuis is a visionary surgeon, inventor, philanthropist, and so much more. We are proud to honor his incredible contributions and dedication to improving lives!

#DoctorChappuisDay

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🥼 Happy Doctor Chappuis Day! 🥼

🏆 Today we celebrate 25+ years of innovation and patient care by our founder, @drjameschappuis, as recognized by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County. He has transformed the field of orthopedic spine surgery through his many passions!

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This is THE reason for why we do what we do! 💛🖤✨ Every smile makes our work worthwhile.

#patientcareexcellence #patienttestimonial #ALIF #backsurgery #painfree

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Back and Spine Surgery:
✨ Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)
✨ Pedicle Screw Lucency
✨ Slipped Vertebrae
✨ Pseudoarthrosis
✨ Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)
✨ Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), and more!

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🥼 What is Spine Surgery?

At Spine Center & Orthopaedics Atlanta, we specialize in spine health! When conservative care doesn’t relieve pain, spine surgery may be recommended. Our board-certified surgeons are experienced in various procedures to treat the neck, back, and spine.

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Spine surgery uses several techniques to treat symptoms in the neck, back, and spine, including:

Neck Surgery:
✨ Herniated discs
✨ Neck fractures
✨ Spinal Stenosis
✨ Degenerative Disc Disease

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💫 Dr. Absi is fluent in English, French, and Arabic!

Don’t wait to get the care you need. 📲 Sign up for an e-visit through our website and start your healing journey from anywhere!

#OrthopedicSurgeon

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🥼 Get to know more about Dr. Absi, our newest board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in extremity surgery!

💫 Dr. Absi was born in Lebanon and moved to Montreal, Canada in 1976. While living there, he completed his medical schooling and orthopedic surgery training.

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MRI:
🧲 Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to take images
🧲 Primarily used to view the spinal cord and soft tissues, such as muscles and ligaments
🧲 May take between 20 minutes to an hour and is considered quite noisy
🧲 No metal is allowed in the MRI room due to the magnets

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🩻 X-Ray vs. MRI 🧲

Although X-rays and MRIs both capture images of internal structures, they have very different processes.

Did you know we provide both X-rays and MRI imaging on-site? Visit our website to set up a visit and start your healing journey today!

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X-Ray:
🩻 Uses radiation to take images inside the body
🩻 Primarily used to show dense structures such as bones
🩻 The process only takes a few minutes and is relatively silent
🩻 Metal items, such as piercings, are safe to keep in the X-ray room

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Our offices are equipped with a variety of conservative care treatment options, including:
✨ Physical Therapy
✨ Aquatherapy
✨ Massage Therapy
✨ Acupuncture
✨ Dry Needling
✨ IDD Therapy

Sign up for an e-visit or in-person consultation through our website!

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💪 What is Conservative Care?

Conservative Care refers to non-surgical treatments that are effective at alleviating symptoms. When our doctors begin treating a new patient, they always consider conservative care before recommending any invasive procedures.

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📲 Don’t let distance stand in the way of your health! Visit our website to set up your e-visit today!

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🤔 What can you expect from an e-visit with one of our doctors?

💫 We’re excited to offer e-visits for new or out-of-state patients who want to start or continue their healing journey with us! Here are 5️⃣ things to keep in mind during your virtual visit. 👇

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1️⃣ Complete your new patient paperwork with all relevant medical history
2️⃣ Have your current medication list ready
3️⃣ Choose a quiet spot with good lighting for the call (No driving!)
4️⃣ Ensure your camera and microphone are working properly
5️⃣ Follow-ups received after visit