Degenerative (cervical) disc disease is a painful condition that becomes more common as we age. When discs in the vertebrae start to collapse and lose fluid over time, intense pressure can build up on the spinal cord when the bones rub together then resulting in excruciating neck and back pain. How do you treat degenerative […]
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Dr. Vilas Saldanha Receives the Frist Humanitarian Award
Just days before we prepare to honor our nation’s military heroes on Memorial Day, Texas Orthopedics is proud to share news about one of our own heroes, Dr. Vilas Saldanha. Dr. Saldanha was recently awarded the HCA Healthcare “Frist Humanitarian Award” for his medical work supporting the United States military as well as time spent […]
When should I see the doctor? By Dr. Scott Smith
As an orthopedic surgeon, I get asked all the time, “When is it time to see the doctor?” For circumstances that appear to be life-threatening, don’t hesitate – call 9-1-1. This includes: loss of consciousness shortness of breath chest pain significant abdominal pain a head, neck or spine injury heavy loss of blood For a […]
Self Care for Mom & Common Female Orthopedic Injuries
This coming weekend marks Mother’s Day when we celebrate all the special women in our lives who nurture and care for us. If you haven’t gotten your mother something special yet (a trip to the spa, beautiful flowers, or delicious chocolates)—and even if you have—here is some important information you may want to share with […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Pregnancy: Why Do Some Women Get It?
Pregnancy puts a fair amount of pressure on a woman’s body (okay—a lot of pressure!). The back, hips, and feet are all stressed supporting the extra weight of a growing baby, but did you know that hands can suffer during pregnancy too? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (or CTS), a condition where the median nerve running from […]
Is pickleball the new tennis?
Pickleball is gaining popularity on the courts these days over tennis. It has a reported 2.8 million registered players across the United States, commonly known as “picklers.” It’s a modern hybrid between tennis, ping pong, and badminton. The greatest group of followers of it are currently seniors, aged 65 years and over. Besides the appeal […]
Returning to School After Sports-Related Surgery
During the spring time, at Texas Orthopedics, we are often busy helping our young athletes recover from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, and other sports injuries. In total, there are more than 2.5 million ER visits annually due to a sports-related injury in adolescent and college-aged kids, and many of them are orthopedic ones […]
Dr. Stockton Gets Patients Back on Their Feet with Innovative Ankle Surgery
Dr. Kris Stockton knows a thing or two about ankles and feet. Some of you may remember him kicking that winning field goal for the big UT/A & M game back in 1995. Now he’s using his talents and gifts as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Texas Orthopedics specializing in the foot and ankle, […]
Patient Story: Thomas Goebel Back on the Court Thanks to Two Texas Orthopedics Physicians
When 65-year-old Thomas Goebel walked into Texas Orthopedics to see Dr. David Savage, he was in excruciating hip pain. A few days earlier, he was aggressively practicing for a national racquetball tournament when he rotated the wrong way and felt a stabbing, throbbing pain in his right hip. After an exam, Dr. Savage explained that […]
What’s the difference between Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow?
Golf is front and center this week with the Dell Technologies Match Play tournament. Along with tennis, it’s one of those sports we are fortunate to be able to play year-round in Central Texas. A common injury that affects both golfers and tennis players is an overuse injury to the elbow, known as either Golfer’s […]
