Wellstar Ortho Care
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Your favorite activities make everyday life your own, and bone or joint pain can keep you sidelined. At Wellstar, our skilled and caring team is ready to help you find relief and get back to life with less pain and more freedom.
Orthopedic specialists here offer complete care for all types of bone, joint and soft tissue injuries and conditions. From diagnosis and treatment through rehabilitation and recovery, we’ve got your back.
Specialty Ortho Care
Sports Medicine
Our sports medicine team specializes in working with sports-related injuries in athletes of all ages and ability levels. In addition to providing expert diagnosis and treatment, the team offers advice on proper technique and conditioning, body mechanics and overall injury prevention. They also help athletes with sports nutrition and performance enhancement.
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Hand & Wrist Care
Wellstar’s skilled hand surgeons perform a broad range of procedures aimed at restoring quality of life. Whether you were born with your condition or it’s a result of injury or aging, we can help. Our hand specialists have extensive experience with non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options for issues like Dupuytren’s Contracture, carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel release, De Quervain’s Release, arthroscopic surgery, fracture surgery, thumb UCL repair, ganglion cyst removal, joint fusion, joint replacement, microsurgical repair for fingertip injuries, nerve decompression, tendon repair and trigger finger release.
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Total Joints
At Wellstar, we know that painful bone or joint symptoms can prevent you from living your fullest life. That’s why we deliver orthopedic care that’s tailored for your individual needs. Whether a total joint replacement could help you keep up with your grandchildren or a minimally invasive procedure might get you back on the sports field, our care is designed to help you live the life you want to lead.Learn more
Pediatric Ortho
Our pediatric orthopedic specialists provide comprehensive, compassionate bone and joint care for children and teens. We know that kids are not just little adults. Their bones and joints are still growing, and they need specialized expertise when an injury or disease slows them down.Orthopedic challenges can stem from many causes, including overuse, injury and genetics. From common setbacks, like a broken bone, to more complex orthopedic conditions, we use the latest technology and treatments to provide care, including minimally invasive surgical techniques which typically help reduce discomfort and recovery time. We look at the whole child to assess how an orthopedic condition affects their overall health and wellness.
Finding an effective approach to care that’s right for each individual is always our priority. When clinical expertise is needed, our fellowship-trained Wellstar specialists meet kids right at their level to help them begin moving well again.
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Foot & Ankle Care
Many foot and ankle conditions may require surgery, from bunions to tendon tears and severe arthritis. Usually, foot and ankle surgery is only considered only after nonsurgical treatments have failed. Certain conditions, especially acute injuries such as ankle fractures, may require immediate intervention. There are many surgical and non-surgical treatments that can be used to treat foot and ankle conditions. It is our goal to restore movement and alleviate pain.
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Wellstar West Georgia Hospice Volunteers Sponsor their Annual Poinsettia Sale
Wellstar West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange has provided dedicated, compassionate care for patients for more than thirty years. This year, the facility hosts its 35th Annual Poinsettia Sale to share the beauty of the holiday season, while also collecting contributions that directly benefit its mission.
Once again you can continue the tradition when you purchase beautiful poinsettias through this program to share with your family, friends and business associates. The cost is $15 per plant.
Each plant is hand-delivered (free local delivery) by a hospice volunteer with a personalized card recognizing you and your recipient. Delivery dates for the flowers are Monday through Thursday, December 2 - 5, 2024, in plenty of time to enjoy their beauty all throughout the holiday season.
Please visit the Poinsettia Sale Order Form page to start your order. If you have questions, please call Sandy Melton at 706-803-7335 for assistance. Note that orders more than $75 will be acknowledged showing your tax-deductible contribution.
Funds raised will be used for patient care services for hospice patients at Wellstar West Georgia Hospice, as well as those being served in their own homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. West Georgia Hospice provides services to all regardless of their ability to pay.
Thank you very much for supporting the ongoing care efforts of West Georgia Hospice in our community. And don't delay: the deadline to place your order is November 1, 2024.
Your support of Wellstar West Georgia Hospice is sincerely appreciated, thank you!
Place your Poinsettia Order here!
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What Women Should Know About Prostate Cancer
By Wellstar Urologist Dr. Reena Kabaria
Most women don’t spend much time thinking about prostate cancer until someone they know is touched by this disease. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the second most common cause of cancer death in men. If a woman’s loved one is diagnosed with prostate cancer, here is some guidance she can use to stay informed and support them throughout their cancer care.
What is the prostate gland?
The prostate is an organ tucked away under a man’s bladder. The sole purpose of the prostate is to produce the fluid needed for reproduction. Although the prostate serves no other role, it is surrounded by several delicate structures responsible for urinary and other sexual functions.
Detecting and treating prostate cancer
Fortunately, recent advances in the treatment of prostate cancer usually allow men to keep sexual and urinary functions intact. In fact, early detection not only increases the likelihood of cure, but also minimizes the chances for side effects. At the most curable stage, prostate cancer does not usually cause any symptoms. Therefore, men aged 40 and above should ask their doctor when they should have a screening PSA blood test based on their individual needs and risks.
Many men with a new diagnosis have such a slow-growing form of prostate cancer that it can merely be observed over time. When exploring different treatment options, it's recommended that patients consult with both a urologist and a radiation oncologist.
Wellstar surrounds patients with compassionate care. Nurse navigators provide a highly personalized level of support and guidance throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. We also offer support groups if patients want to meet others who are dealing with the same diagnosis. While a cancer diagnosis is often upsetting and overwhelming for both patients and the people they love, our team stands with patients and families at every step.
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Santa Claus Visits Patients at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia
Santa Claus’ cheery “Ho, Ho, Ho” boomed through Christian Norris’ hospital room seconds before the jolly man entered the room himself.
Christian, age 3, wore a Santa and sat in the middle of his hospital bed at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia. He broke into a wide smile as the Jolly Old Elf came near. Santa gave Christian a large stuffed bear, a stuffed animal and a wrapped Christmas present.
On Christmas morning, Santa made his rounds at Wellstar Children’s, visiting patients like Christian, who couldn’t be home for Christmas.
Christian’s mother, Charlene Norris, said it meant a lot to her that Santa took the time to visit. “There’s joy for the children in times like this when they don’t understand anything. They don’t understand why this is happening to them,” she said. “Just to see them smile and to know that Christmas isn’t all about gifts at home. People came out to make sure that he had a Christmas, even if he was in the hospital.”
On Christmas Eve, Christian’s stomach began expanding and he started to dry heave. Not knowing what was wrong, Charlene brought him to the emergency room at Wellstar Children’s and the staff began running tests. Doctors are still working to determine what’s causing the problem, but they have ruled out a cancerous tumor, Charlene said.
She knows first-hand that Christian is in good hands.
“Believe it or not, I was a patient as a child here years ago under the old Medical College of Georgia,” said Charlene, who is an Augusta resident. “I’m a cardiac patient myself. Being here as a child and then being here as a parent with a child—it makes you more grateful that we didn’t have to go far.”
As she spoke, Christian unwrapped his gift. It was a toy doctor’s kit, and he busied himself exploring different tools inside and putting a cloth band aid on his leg.
“Some people have to come so far to get here. We are grateful to have this hospital here,” Charlene said.
Learn more about Wellstar Children’s and its pediatric services.