Dr. Meeks provides cutting edge non-surgical and surgical treatments for a wide range of shoulder, knee, elbow, and sports injuries.
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Shoulder Arthroscopy
Brett D. Meeks, MD, FAAOS
Dr. Brett D. Meeks is a board-certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon. He has extensive training in arthroscopic shoulder surgery, shoulder replacement, complex knee surgery and sports medicine injuries. Dr. Meeks attended The University of Chicago for his undergraduate education, and then completed a Master’s degree at Boston University. He earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Wright State University. He then completed his fellowship at The Ohio State University where he participated in the care of elite athletes as an assistant team physician for The Ohio State Buckeyes Football Team. After fellowship he joined Northeast Georgia Physicians Group where he served as the orthopedic team physician for the University of North Georgia Nighthawks.
Dr. Meeks provides expert team coverage to get injured athletes back in action
Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat various shoulder issues, such as rotator cuff tears, labral injuries, and impingement syndrome. Using a tiny camera and specialized instruments, surgeons can visualize and repair shoulder structures with precision, resulting in smaller incisions, reduced pain, and faster recovery.
Shoulder replacement surgery is mostly performed to relieve symptoms of severe shoulder pain and disability due to arthritis. In this procedure, the damaged articulating parts of the shoulder joint are removed and replaced with artificial prostheses.
Research &Publications
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Return to Sport and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis for SLAP Tear in Collegiate Gymnasts
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Podium Presentation Title: Arthroscopy Before Shoulder Arthroplasty Associated with Higher Risk of Prosthetic Joint Infection
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Improvement and Retention of Arthroscopic Skills in Novice Subjects Using Fundamentals of Arthroscopic Surgery Training (FAST) Module
Patient EducationalVideos & Resources
The following informational resources and educational videos can help you understand your condition and better participate in the treatment plan.
