Neurosurgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia (GA)

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Michael A. Amaral MD

Neurosurgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Location

Spine & Sacroiliac Specialists, LLC
550 Peachtree Street, Suite 1770
Atlanta, Georgia, 30308
Phone: 404-577-5455
Official Website:
http://www.spineandsacroiliac.com
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Specialties
  • Neurosurgeon
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
Certifications
  • Board Certified
  • Fellowship Trained
Area of Focus
  • Degenerative Spine
Associations
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • North American Spine Society
Hospital Affiliations
  • Emory Crawford Long Hospital
University Affiliations
  • Emory University
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About Our Practice

Dr. Amaral is a board-certified neurosurgeon that states sacroiliac dysfunction is espically prevalent is women in ther 30's and 40's. This syndrome can occur in some men as well. The sacroiliac joint is found between the spine and the ilium of the pelvic girdle. "We think the pain is due to misalignment. In women, who have had children and then never get back to normal". A sudden movement then causes the joint to go out of position. Younger women may have developed problems as result of a sports injury. Sacroiliac dysfunction represents 33% of back problems in young people and...

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