With
over 16 years experience - 12 in private practice, and 4 as an active-duty
military orthopedist, he also performs general orthopedic surgery
and arthroscopic knee surgery. He treats many types of orthopedic and joint problems, whether they be sports injuries,
trauma-related, on the job, overuse, or just "wear
and tear."
Dr. Raab treats patients of all ages - children, seniors, workers,
housewives, athletes and "weekend warriors". His goal
is to treat orthopedic conditions effectively so patients may return
to normal activity as soon as possible, but with enough time to
allow the injured part to heal appropriately.
WHAT IS ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY?
Orthopedics
is the surgical and medical specialty dedicated to the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries
of the musculoskeletal system. These diseases and injuries
may include bones, joints, muscles, tendons, nerves and
vessels.
Here
a few of the conditions Dr. Raab commonly treats:
| Hand/Wrist |
Carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, ganglion
cysts, fractures and tendon injuries, tendonitis, arthritis,
wrist pain |
| Elbow |
Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, nerve problems, arthritis,
pain and stiffness |
| Shoulder |
Rotator cuff injuries, traumatic injuries, fractures, torn
cartilage, pain, stiffness, bursitis |
| Knee |
Torn cartilage, torn ligaments, arthritis, bursitis, pain,
catching |
| Foot/Ankle |
Common problems, fractures, tendonitis |
| Arthritis |
"Wear and tear", pain and swelling, problems with
all body joints |
| Arthroscopy |
The use of a small camera and instruments to treat internal
joint problems of the wrist, elbow, shoulder, knee and ankle |
| General |
Fracture care, arthritis, sports injuries, tendonitis and
nerve impingement |
| Workers Comp |
On-the-job injuries involving any of the above conditions |
We provide these services:
- Examination and diagnosis (Dr. Raab personally examines every new patient.)
- Conservative and non-surgical care (Many problems can be treated without surgery.)
- Surgical treatment and post-op care (On-site surgical center, Academy Orthopedics Oupatient Surgery Center
- Access to physical therapy and hand therapy (Dr. Raab works with therapists
all over northeast Georgia and western north Carolina and can help arrange therapy
with the therapist right for your problem.)
- Onsite xray / DEXA ; access to MRI
- Splints, braces, orthotics, casts
- Arthroscopy of the wrist, elbow, shoulder, knee and ankle
- Independent medical exams
- Interpreters on staff
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