Dr. Carreira is pleased to share the news that he was recently published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, the premier orthopedic journal. Together with his colleague, Brendan R. Emmons, Dr. Carreira shared the findings of a detailed... Read more about The Importance of X-Rays in Orthopedic Exams Article Published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery »
Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Substantial Clinical Benefit Values for the 12-Item International Hip Outcome Tool
As a medical professional, Dr. Carreira actively researches medical procedures and practices within his specialized field of arthroscopy. Through his own practice with Peachtree Orthopedics in Atlanta, and via both MASH Study Group and MASTAF Study Group, Dr. Carreira has... Read more about Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Substantial Clinical Benefit Values for the 12-Item International Hip Outcome Tool »
Dr. Carreira Achieves Recertification Following 2018 ABOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Examination
In December 2018, Dr. Dominic Carreira was re-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery through the Sports Medicine Examination. This examination is very rigorous covering all of sports medicine. About the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Founded in 1934,... Read more about Dr. Carreira Achieves Recertification Following 2018 ABOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Examination »
Chronic Ankle Instability – International Expert
Dr. Dominic Carreira is a member of the Ankle Instability Group, which is an international group of orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons whose purpose is to study chronic ankle instability and its treatments. This study group aims to bring together... Read more about Chronic Ankle Instability – International Expert »
Dr. Dominic Carreira Named as a Top Doctor Atlanta
Dr. Carreira is pleased to share the news that he has been named as a Top Doctor Atlanta for 2018. He received this accolade from Atlanta Magazine, which noted Dr. Carreira’s expertise and reputation for excellence. This nomination of Top Doctor... Read more about Dr. Dominic Carreira Named as a Top Doctor Atlanta »
Incorporating Research and Outcomes Collection for a Successful Private Practice
At the annual meeting of the American Orthopedics Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), Dr. Dominic Carreira delivered a presentation entitled “How to Successfully Incorporate Research and Outcomes Collection to Be Successful in Private Practice.” Drawing on his years of experience of... Read more about Incorporating Research and Outcomes Collection for a Successful Private Practice »
Look for the “O” for the Best Foot and Ankle Care
As a leading foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Carreira is consistently named as one of the top orthopedic surgeons in the United States. Fellowship trained and board certified, Dr. Carreira has practiced medicine for more than 10 years, focusing on foot... Read more about Look for the “O” for the Best Foot and Ankle Care »
Tom Brady and Achilles Tendinitis
Tom Brady sat out of practice Nov 29, 2017 with achilles pain and missed a single practice the week prior (Nov 22) for the same injury. Achilles tendinitis is a problem that is more frequently seen in older athletes given... Read more about Tom Brady and Achilles Tendinitis »
Isaiah Thomas, Labral Tearing, and Femoroacetabular Impingement
The Celtics issued the following statement related to the hip injury during the 2016 playoffs: “Isaiah Thomas will miss the remainder of this year’s postseason following re-aggravation of a right femoral-acetabular impingement with labral tear during Game 2 of the... Read more about Isaiah Thomas, Labral Tearing, and Femoroacetabular Impingement »
A Focus on Injury in Sport
The reason for creating this blog is because of the interest that I’ve noted from patients, friends and family who ask me about injured players. Most frequently, the interest is related to how it compares to their problem, or because... Read more about A Focus on Injury in Sport »