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Conditions Our Austin Hand Doctors Commonly Treat

December 16, 2022Filed Under: Hand and Wrist Tagged With: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, dequervain's tenosynovitis, dupytren's contracture, finger injury, ganglion cyst, hand conditions, hand injury, hand specialist, Hand Surgeon, hand surgery, hand therapist, hand treatment, orthopedic hand surgeon, thumb arthritis, trigger finger, wrist injury

People use their hands so often that it can be easy to take them for granted — until we are faced with hand pain or injury. Once something goes wrong, it quickly becomes obvious how important our hands are, how …

Advancements in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Helps Local Artist Overcome the Odds

November 17, 2022Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: Arthritis, Dr. Robert Koval, infusion therapy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist

Growing up, Ashley Scesny always walked with a limp, but doctors never seemed concerned. But by the time she was 13, her mom set out to get answers and they learned Ashley had juvenile arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disorder.

As …

Texas Orthopedics Trauma Team Helps Patients Through Life-Changing Accidents

November 3, 2022Filed Under: General Tagged With: broken bone, fracture, medical school, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic trauma, trauma surgeon

When patients turn to Texas Orthopedics with trauma cases, our team of orthopedic trauma surgeons act quickly to examine their injuries — from the simplest to the most complex fractures — and determine how they should be treated and managed.…

Former Pflugerville High School Quarterback Returns to Help as Team Doctor

October 19, 2022Filed Under: General Tagged With: Dr. Todd Walker, football, orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine, team doctor, team physician, Texas Orthopedics

It’s not uncommon to see a Texas Orthopedics physician volunteering their time as the team physician on the sidelines at Austin-area football games. But when orthopedic surgeon Todd Walker, MD stands on the sideline at Pflugerville High School, it’s a …

Texas Orthopedics Expands to Serve the Growing Community

October 3, 2022Filed Under: General Tagged With: adult reconstruction, hip replacement, knee replacement, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic trauma, shoulder replacement, sports medicine

We are excited to announce the addition of four orthopedic surgeons to our experienced team of specialists.

Please help us welcome:

Parker Abblitt, MD

Fellowship Trained in Adult Joint Reconstruction
Northwest Austin, Cedar Park

Blake Turvey, MD

Fellowship Trained …

All About Chronic Inflammation: What It Is and What You Can Do About It

September 28, 2022Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: Arthritis, autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder, chronic inflammation, inflammation, osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Most people have heard of inflammation and know it can be a good thing when it comes to fighting off infection or injury.

Over time, however, chronic inflammation may negatively impact bones, muscles, joints and organs, leading to much more …

Dr. Jason Somogyi Explains Innovative Finger Fracture Treatment for Spectrum News

August 31, 2022Filed Under: Hand and Wrist Tagged With: Dr. Jason Somogyi, finger fracture, fracture, hand surgery, metacarpal fracture, minimally invasive hand surgery, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery

A new, innovative surgical nail implant used to treat metacarpal fractures is helping patients return to activities in almost half the time of traditional treatment options. The minimally invasive procedure uses a threaded nail designed to fit securely in the …

Dr. Rodriguez Shares Fall Sports Injury Prevention Tips for the Austin American Statesman

August 15, 2022Filed Under: General Tagged With: athletes, concussion, fall sports, football, injury prevention, orthopedic surgeon, sport injury, sports medicine

Throughout the fall sports season, you can find many of our orthopedic surgeons on the sidelines at local sporting events. Texas Orthopedics is proud to support the athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers in our community and share one common goal …

Treatment Options for Shoulder Pain

July 27, 2022Filed Under: Shoulder/Elbow Tagged With: orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, rotator cuff, rotator cuff tear, shoulder, shoulder arthritis, Shoulder doctor, Shoulder injury, shoulder pain, shoulder replacement, shoulder specialist, shoulder surgery

The shoulder is made up of several joints, tendons and muscles that allow for a wide range of motion in the arm. Because the shoulder has more mobility than any other joint in the body, the soft tissues and bony …

Congratulations to our Super Doctors Rising Stars

July 7, 2022Filed Under: General Tagged With: orthopedic surgery, Rheumatology, Super Doctors, Texas Orthopedics

Texas Orthopedics is excited to announce eight physicians have been included in this year’s Super Doctors® Rising Stars list published in Texas Monthly magazine.

Super Doctors Rising Stars are selected each year by research firm MSP Communications as a result …