From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin Behind knees and shoulders, hips are one of the most troublesome parts of our bodies…particularly us gals. And it goes double during COVID-19, so listen up! I divide hip pain into 3 areas: the buttock, the side of the hip and the groin area. Most commonly, buttock pain […]
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Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19-Shoulders
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin A lot of folks have been waiting on this one. There is a bunch of shoulder pain out there, and with just a few modifications, much of it can be alleviated…but not all! And again, there was R.I.C.E., all of which works pretty well for shoulders too, except […]
Ankle Injuries: When is it time to call the doctor?
Ankle Injuries: When is it time call the doctor? Dr. J.P. Rodriguez gives expert advice on when you can treat an ankle injury from home. Walking, running and being active outdoors is one of the safest ways to exercise while practicing social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Texas Orthopedics physicians have seen an increase in […]
Going the extra mile for our hip replacement patients during COVID-19
When 88-year-old Beverly Campbell needed a total hip replacement after a fall during the coronavirus pandemic, her son, Frank knew it was a race against time to get his mom’s surgery. Hospital policies were changing by the day and he feared it would be postponed. Fortunately for Beverly, one of our orthopedic trauma surgeons, Dr. […]
Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Hands
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin Our hands are definitely some of the most specialized parts of our bodies, and injury or disability in that area puts us at great disadvantage. So, I’ll start with my hand mantra: Don’t be so grabby. That’s right. When you spread your hand out wide to grab something […]
Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Feet
From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin Believe it or not, April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, so what better time to cover keeping your feet pain-free than now? Frankly, every day should be foot health awareness day, because let’s face it…these dogs are always hurting us. They get injured. They’re deformed from […]
Common Cycling Injuries and How to Prevent Them
While heading outdoors to cycle is a great way to pass the time and stay physically fit during social distancing, you should be aware of common injuries that can occur and how to prevent them. Whether taking up cycling for the first time or finding a renewed interest during COVID-19 stay at home orders, cycling […]
What Are Common Lacrosse Injuries?
Lacrosse, considered America’s oldest team sport, has quickly grown in popularity all over the country — including right here in Central Texas. A fast-paced sport, lacrosse requires a diverse skillset and proper training and conditioning in order to prevent injury. Texas Orthopedics foot, ankle and knee specialist Dr. Brannan Smoot recommends lacrosse athletes and parents […]
Increase in Sports-Related Overuse Injuries in Pre-Teens
Over the past decade, we have seen a significant increase in the rate of sports-related overuse injuries among children ages 12 and under. In fact, the number of ACL surgeries in girls 12 and under has increased by an astounding 140% from 2009 to 2018, according to a survey by the Children’s Hospital Association. So, […]
Are Steroid Shots Safe?
If you are living with debilitating joint pain that keeps you from performing normal daily tasks or even enjoying hobbies and activities you used to love, corticosteroid injections may be recommended as a non-surgical treatment option to help reduce pain and inflammation. But many question whether or not steroid shots are safe. In short, steroid […]
