Atlanta Orthopedic Specialists OrthoAtlanta is Educating the Public on Spinal Muscular Atrophy

    NORCROSS, GA, December 26, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Atlanta orthopedic specialists at OrthoAtlanta would like to remind the public and recognize that Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a serious condition.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a devastating disease that afflicts victims with general muscle wasting and a serious impairment of mobility. It is autosomal recessive disease caused by a genetic issue that begins by affecting cells in the spinal cord.

The Atlanta orthopedic surgeons at OrthoAtlanta are able to offer a wide range of help for sufferers of this tragic disease. It is common for victims to develop scoliosis, kyphosis, or a range of other orthopedic issues that they have got the expertise to fix and help feel better as quickly as possible. Spine fusion is also a critical treatment that is often necessary to remove pressure placed on the lungs by a curved spine.

"In this business, we meet a lot of inspiring individuals who are afflicted with this tragic disease, and get to truly see a difference when treating them," explains Dr. Douglas Kasow, Atlanta orthopedic surgeon. "We like to spread awareness both for research purposes and so sufferers can know that they do have treatment options, and that their community supports them."

Another great way that OrthoAtlanta can help out is with the services of highly trained Atlanta physical therapists. Though Spinal Muscular Atrophy is currently incurable, intense therapy can make a huge difference in comfort for sufferers.

To learn more about Atlanta physical therapy, please visit http://www.OrthoAtlanta.com.

About OrthoAtlanta:

OrthoAtlanta is a full service Atlanta orthopaedic practice helping patients to recover from injury or illness. With multiple locations around the Atlanta area, OrthoAtlanta offers comprehensive orthopaedic care, including cartilage restoration, pediatrics, shoulder, knee, hand, foot and ankle, spine, sports medicine, trauma and total joint care. With years of research, training and experience, the medical staff at OrthoAtlanta is dedicated to helping patients perform - and live life - at their best.

For more information, please visit http://www.OrthoAtlanta.com.

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