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Dr. Anuj Patel
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Anuj Patel is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Marietta, GA. Dr. Patel specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Patel tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
11 years
Experience
Dr. Anuj Patel
- Marietta, GA
- University of South Alabama College of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
Lumbar Disc Herniations
Does nothing seem to work in treating your herniated disc and pinched nerve? Sometimes, medications and exercise aren’t enough to remedy a slipped or bulging disc – what doctors...
Do I need a wheelchair after spine surgery?
Most likely if you are not in a wheelchair before surgery, you will not need one after. Most times, physical therapist work with patients post op to make sure they are safe to READ MORE
Most likely if you are not in a wheelchair before surgery, you will not need one after. Most times, physical therapist work with patients post op to make sure they are safe to walk when they are discharged.
When should you have plantar fasciitis surgery?
Most surgeons would recommend trying conservative treatment first and only resorting to surgery as a last option. First line treatments including icing, stretching, physical therapy, READ MORE
Most surgeons would recommend trying conservative treatment first and only resorting to surgery as a last option. First line treatments including icing, stretching, physical therapy, and activity modification. Only discuss surgery if you have failed months of conservative management.
What happens if you leave a sprained ankle untreated?
If you do not do the proper rehabilitation for a sprained ankle, you run the risk of repetitive injuries. The rehab aims to strengthen the supporting ligaments and muscles to prevent READ MORE
If you do not do the proper rehabilitation for a sprained ankle, you run the risk of repetitive injuries. The rehab aims to strengthen the supporting ligaments and muscles to prevent re-injuring it
How should I sleep with back pain?
Most often, laying flat does help most back pain caused by arthritis or spondylosis by taking the pressure off of the nerves and discs. There should not be any difference between READ MORE
Most often, laying flat does help most back pain caused by arthritis or spondylosis by taking the pressure off of the nerves and discs. There should not be any difference between laying flat on your back, front, or sides.
What stretches to do to strengthen ankles?
Proprioception exercises are the best method to strengthen an ankle. Standing on one foot with you eyes closed and working on strengthening the supporting structures of the ankle READ MORE
Proprioception exercises are the best method to strengthen an ankle. Standing on one foot with you eyes closed and working on strengthening the supporting structures of the ankle to maintain balance.
What should I wear after foot surgery?
It all depends on the exact surgery you are having. You would need to discuss with your surgeon as sometimes you are placed in a splint, sometimes a cast, sometimes a boot, and READ MORE
It all depends on the exact surgery you are having. You would need to discuss with your surgeon as sometimes you are placed in a splint, sometimes a cast, sometimes a boot, and sometimes a post operative shoe.
What is the best pain reliever for bursitis?
A good anti-inflammatory such as naproxen or ibuprofen is the best pain reliever and treatment for bursitis.
Anuj Patel, MD
Anuj Patel, MD
