Article written by Vilas Saldanha, MD, MBA
A healthy diet can be your strongest ally before and after orthopedic surgery. The importance of nutrition in this context cannot be overstated. As the adage goes, “you are what you eat,” and …
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Knee Arthritis – Part 2
The following article was written by Dr. Vilas Saldanha, Orthopedic Surgeon at Texas Orthopedics
Part 2: Surgical Treatment for Knee Arthritis – Robotic Total Knee Replacement and the Advantages of Robotics
For patients with advanced knee arthritis who have …
Knee Arthritis – Part 1
The following article was written by Dr. Vilas Saldanha, Orthopedic Surgeon at Texas Orthopedics
Knee Arthritis – Understanding the Disease, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Non-Surgical Treatment
Knee arthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people …
ORTHOLONESTAR ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Houston, TX, April 10, 2023 — OrthoLoneStar, the largest independent orthopedic practice in Texas, has named Anthony Brooks, Azalea Orthopedics CEO, as their new Chief Operating Officer effective April 1, 2023. Azalea Orthopedics is headquartered in Tyler, Texas.
Mr. …
How to Sleep with a Broken Bone
A common challenge for those with a fractured bone is sleeping comfortably. Not only are you sore from the fracture, but your cast may also feel big, heavy and uncomfortable. At the same time, sleep is very important for healing. …
What To Do When Winter Weather Causes Joint Pain
When it’s cold and dreary outside, it can be hard to motivate yourself to hit the gym, especially if you find that you are experiencing more joint stiffness and soreness than usual. So board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. W. Parker Abblitt
Make Injury Prevention Part of Your Marathon Training Plan
Whether you are an elite athlete or at the back of the pack, nothing will slow down your running routine like an injury. Our orthopedic specialists recommend you take the following steps to avoid painfully derailing your training plan.
Repeatedly …
Prevent Injury to Reach Your Fitness Goals
If you are one of the many people hitting the gym with fresh determination in 2023, it’s important to approach your new workout safely. Injuries and fatigue can make reaching your goals harder, impossible and more expensive.
Anyone can sustain …
Thanks to Inflammation, Flu and COVID Viruses Cause Joint Pain
It’s that time of year again. The air is chilly, we’re in the midst of the end of the year holidays — and an increase in virus cases is making headlines.
Viruses, including the flu and COVID, are a …
Is the Holiday Season a Pain in Your Neck?
While the holidays are for many people an exciting and happy time, November and December can also be stressful, between the cost of gifts; balancing a heavy end-of-year workload, a longer than usual to-do list; extra social obligations; travel; and …
