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Athlete accelerating across turf in an indoor training gym, weight racks behind and the Atlanta skyline through the windows
Regenerative Medicine Sep 29, 2026 · 9 min

Is stem cell therapy better than a cortisone injection?

Atlanta orthopedic and sports medicine care.

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Sports presenter beside an athlete clearing training hurdles.
Regenerative Medicine Sep 23, 2026 · 8 min

Why Orthobiologics Needs a Verifiable Data Registry

Atlanta orthopedic and sports medicine care.

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Weightlifter lifting a loaded barbell off the platform, with his shoulder, elbow, hip, hands, knee and ankle glowing blue against a dark background
Regenerative Medicine Sep 22, 2026 · 9 min

What are the alternatives to cortisone injections?

Atlanta Sports Medicine Institute on cortisone alternatives: what a cortisone shot does, its tradeoffs, resting afterward, and the alternatives.

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Pickleball player swinging at the net on a dark court, her forearm and elbow bones glowing blue through the skin
Regenerative Medicine Sep 21, 2026 · 13 min

What is shockwave therapy, and does it work?

Atlanta Sports Medicine Institute on shockwave therapy: what the machine does, which tendon problems it suits, and whether it is safe.

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Woman stepping up onto a box in a gym while a coach talks her through it, the Atlanta skyline through the windows
Exercise & Prevention Sep 14, 2026 · 6 min

What are 5 exercises to strengthen the knee?

Explore five common knee-strengthening exercises, when to seek guidance, and how to discuss a suitable plan with your care team.

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Big Boi seated beside Dr. Phillip Langer in a black-and-white photograph
Patient Stories Sep 9, 2026 · 4 min

Why Big Boi of OutKast Put His Orthopedic Surgeon’s Name on a Multi-Platinum Record - Twice

A serious knee injury threatened to derail a tour. The surgeon Big Boi chose helped him return to the stage and received a thank-you few orthopedic surgeons could ever expect.

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Two adults in athletic clothes walking on a park path with the Atlanta skyline behind, the man wearing a black ankle brace
Injury Recovery Sep 7, 2026 · 6 min

How long does it take to recover from a high ankle sprain?

Learn what affects recovery from a high ankle sprain, how rehabilitation progresses, and what to discuss before returning to activity.

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