Dr. Letha Y. Griffin, MD
Orthopedist
3200 Downwood Cir NW Suite 700 Atlanta GA, 30327About
Dr. Letha Griffin is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Griffin specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Griffin 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.
Education and Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1970
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes: prevention strategies.
- Appearance of previously injured posterior cruciate ligaments on magnetic resonance imaging.
- Effectiveness of a neuromuscular and proprioceptive training program in preventing anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes: 2-year follow-up.
- American Orthopaedic Association symposium: Evaluating the flood of orthopaedic
- Emergency preparedness: things to consider before the game starts.
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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