What to Expect During Rotator Cuff Recovery
After suffering a rotator cuff injury, the recovery process can vary for each patient. The rotator cuff includes four smaller muscles surrounding the shoulder joint. The muscles provide stabilization keeping the ball of the humerus in place. Rotator cuff injuries...
What is PRP? Your Guide to Platelet Rich Plasma
PRP or Platelet-rich plasma is a substance used to help promote healing within the body. It is used through an injection into a specific area to aid with healing. Plasma comes from the blood and provides specific factors or proteins that can help your blood to...
Important Stretches to Minimize Injury
One of the best ways to prevent injury is stretching before you exercise or play a sport. The right stretches make a big difference. Let's look at some of the most important stretches to perform to minimize injury. Top 6 Stretches for Preventing Injury 1. Lunge...
A Guide to Understanding Your ACL and MCL Injuries
One of the most frustrating parts of consulting with a medical professional is those instances in which you’re unclear on the terminology and jargon being used. It’s never fun to feel in the dark, doubly more so when the implications can be significant for your health...
What is Reactive Synovitis: Causes & Symptoms
You may find yourself leaving your doctor’s office from time to time with a mouthful. So what, for example, exactly is reactive synovitis? If you have been diagnosed with it, some clarification will no doubt be welcome. In simplest terms, synovitis takes place when...
Bad Knees? Consider these Cardio Exercises
It is far and away one of the most unpleasant parts of aging; that unmistakable feeling that your knees are beginning to go. It is especially challenging if you pride yourself on an active lifestyle of running or other high-impact activities. The good news is that...
All You Need to Know About Arthroscopic Surgeries
Arthroscopic surgeries are a type of minimally invasive orthopedic surgery. This type of procedure can be used to treat joint issues or diagnose issues within joints. If you are considering arthroscopic surgery, below is a guide to help you understand this type of...
How Diabetes Affects Bones
Diabetes is a serious health issue. More than 24 million Americans have been impacted by diabetes. This disease may cause many problems, including limb loss and even heart disease. Understanding how diabetes affects bones can help you understand how serious this...
What Tommy John Surgery Entails
Tommy John surgery is most commonly associated with baseball players, specifically pitchers. If you have heard about this type of surgery, it is likely because you are a fan of baseball or pay attention to it a little bit. The name Tommy John comes from a baseball...
Top Questions to Ask Your Physical Therapist
Before you start your physical therapy, you will likely want to ask some questions. Your physical therapist has answers for you, but you need to know which questions to ask. Some of the top questions you should ask your physical therapist are found below. What type of...
About Dr. Andrachuk
Dr. John Andrachuk is a leading Orthopedic Sports Medicine surgeon in Atlanta with offices in Midtown and Sandy Springs. Learn more about Dr. Andrachuk, and contact him today. Accolades
