Hip replacement surgery is a common procedure that involves removing your damaged hip joint and replacing it with an artificial one.
Following surgery, you may have to change the way you do some activities to protect your new hip. Our …
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Feeling Shaky After Your Workout? Here’s What You Need to Know.
If you exercise daily or if you are just starting out, there are a few reasons why you could feel shaky or weak after a workout according to J.P. Rodriguez, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist.
The …
Arthritis: Guidelines for Managing and Treating Arthritis Pain
Ankylosing spondylitis and the gut microbiome
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine, lower back, and sacroiliac joints. The condition can cause new bone growth, pain, and swelling.
Recent research has identified a connection between ankylosing spondylitis and …
Occupational Therapy at Texas Orthopedics
April is National Occupational Therapy Month and here at Texas Orthopedics, we are fortunate to have three occupational therapists (OTs) on our team specializing in hand therapy across multiple locations. If you see a physician for a hand or upper …
The Future of Rheumatoid Arthritis Management and Treatment
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment is constantly evolving, with researchers working to find new therapies to relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.
With the right treatment plan, many patients have controlled symptoms and no signs of active …
Foam Roller for Your Back Pain
Foam rollers have surged in popularity over the past decade. Foam rollers can be used to help boost circulation and improve flexibility and can also be beneficial in relieving back pain, if used properly. Board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation …
Is it a Broken Bone: Everything Parents Need to Know About Kid’s Broken Bones
A broken bone, or fracture, is a kid’s rite of passage. They’re active, they play hard and fall hard too. Thankfully, children’s bones heal faster than adults, so they can get back to running, jumping, and sports relatively quickly …
The Link Between Chronic Inflammation and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Texas Orthopedics Rheumatologist Dr. Robert Koval recently weighed in on the link between chronic inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis on WebMD.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to attack the soft tissue that lines the …
Knee Pain After Running
Whether you’re a long-time runner or just starting out, having sore muscles after a run is normal. But if you are experiencing knee pain after running, something more serious could be wrong. Board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Zach Logan explains …
