The opioid epidemic has reached monumental proportions in the U.S. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), in 2016, 66% of fatalities due to drug overdose were caused by prescription opioids–or narcotic painkillers such a oxycodone, Percocet, and Vicodin. Physicians are moving towards alternative, non-pharmacologic ways to manage a patient’s pain, rather […]
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National Cheerleading Safety Month
Give me a “G!” Give me an “O!” Give me a “GO team, GO!” March is National Cheerleading Safety Month organized by Cheer Safe, and supported by USA Cheer and the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators. In recent years, chearleading itself has become one of the most popular, most competitive sports around–rivaling […]
Putting a Stop to Injuries on Ice
Televisions around the world are tune into the Winter Olympics right now, with the dramatic events on ice often pulling in the most viewers. Remember the ‘miracle’ men’s hockey team of 1980? Or any number of the graceful gals who soar into the air turning triple axles while also soaring into the hearts of aspiring […]
Dr. Savage and Robot-Assisted Knee Surgery
Texas Orthopedics’ physician Dr. David Savage is now performing robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery. Data suggests this innovative technique is more accurate than previously available surgical methods and that it could also be safer, as the robot prevents cutting too far in any direction and potentially injuring soft tissue structures such as ligaments, nerves, and blood […]
Introducing Our Newest Doctors
Texas Orthopedics is thrilled to welcome Dr. Mark Dalton and Dr. Kristopher Stockton to our staff of specialists. Both are board-certified orthopedic surgeons with fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Dalton is a graduate of Tulane University and the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. He completed his residency at Fort Worth Affiliated Hospitals […]
Arthritis Myths and Facts
Chances are you know someone, young or old, living with arthritis. Arthritis affects more than 50 million Americans. One in every five adults and 300,000 children live with the debilitating condition that causes joint pain, stiffness, immobility and swelling. During May Arthritis Awareness we want to remind our community about common myths and misconceptions surrounding […]
Injury Prevention Programs
During the 2013-2014 academic year, high school athletes suffered more than 300,000 lower-limb injuries requiring medical attention and suspension of play for at least one day (according to the Colorado School of Public Health Pediatric Injury Prevention, Education and Research Program). Yet a recent study published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most serious and debilitating forms of arthritis, causing painful, swollen joints and deterioration. Although we don’t know the exact cause of the disease, many scientists now suspect that the microbiome, or mass of bacteria living in the gastrointestinal tract (aka… your gut), is to blame. Several current studies have […]
Marathon Meal Planning… Cue the Carbs
3M Half Marathon and the Austin Marathon are right around the corner. And thousands of Central Texans have been training for the big days, but experts say what you eat before a marathon (or half-marathon) is just as important as your physical training. Sure you need to have stamina to endure 26.2 miles, but […]
Slope Safety
Do you dream of black diamonds? Do lift tickets lift your spirits? If you’re part of the masses that flock to the mountains each ski season, read on for ways to stay safe on the slopes this winter. Whether you are an experienced skier or novice, these tips serve as good reminders for everyone: Stretch […]
