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Recent Stories

  • Sep 18, 2018
    Cancer Spiritual Health
    It can be helpful for people living with cancer to connect with their own spiritual life as a way of coping with their illness. Read More
  • Sep 17, 2018
    Hip Pain
    Hip pain can severely affect your lifestyle. Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center provides you with information on symptoms of hip pain and treatment options. Read More
  • Jul 16, 2018
    Rain at Night
    Sciatica is lower back and leg pain caused by a compressed nerve. Emory Healthcare explains the causes, symptoms and treatment for sciatica. Read More
  • Jul 12, 2018
    Entering Car
    Spinal stenosis can be painful. Emory Healthcare explains the causes and symptoms of spinal stenosis, as well as how it’s diagnosed and treated. Read More
  • Jul 11, 2018
    Herniated Disc
    Herniated discs, also called ruptured or slipped discs, can cause pain, weakness and numbness. Emory Healthcare explains causes, symptoms and treatments. Read More
  • Jun 28, 2018
    Rain at Night
    Hip replacement can help you get back to enjoying life. Emory Healthcare explains what to expect with hip replacement surgery and if you’re a candidate. Read More
  • May 29, 2018
    Confident female orthopedic doctor has a senior male patient lift his hand over his shoulder, testing his range of motion in his arm.
    Shoulder pain and stiffness. Emory Healthcare explains common shoulder injuries and conditions, what causes them and how to treat them. Read More

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Patient Stories

Alge Crumpler: Remaking of A Pro

A four-time All-Pro tight end with an NFL career spanning a decade with the Falcons, Patriots, Titans and Jaguars, Alge Crumpler was a legend on and off the field.

Alge, 44, built a reputation as a leader at his position and a leader among his teammates. However, like many elite athletes, he struggled to make the transition from the field to post-professional play life