We’ve officially hit fall, and guess what that means? Cold and flu season – ugh! Don’t forget about the many things you can do to protect yourself from the viruses that spread at this time of year, like: Drink plenty of fluids and take extra Vitamin C Get your flu shot for 2018-2019 Practice frequent […]
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PEP Talks
If you’re unsure of what to expect surrounding your upcoming joint replacement surgery, please don’t be worried. We’ve got you covered. We want the very best results for our patients, and we believe that the better prepared someone is for surgery, the better the outcome. And we’ll be with you every step of the way. […]
ACL Surgery Over 40
An estimated 200,000 ACL-related injuries occur each year in the U.S. That’s when the thin ligament of the knee joint stretches or snaps. Doctors are reporting that the greatest number of patients they are seeing with this type of injury right now are those over 40. If 40 is the new 30, does that still […]
The Link Between Your School Gym Class and Present-Day Exercise
Did you love or hate your school P.E. class? The way you remember it could actually affect how you view exercise as an adult. A recent study conducted by Iowa State University in Ames, and published in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, delved into how our first memories of movement […]
Opioids and Pain Awareness Month
Nearly 43,000 deaths were reported in 2016 due to opioid overdose — that’s more than the approximately 41,000 who died from breast cancer that same year (CDC-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Opioids are prescription painkillers that can be highly addictive. They are often prescribed as follow-up to surgery or to manage chronic pain. As […]
Carbs and Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in adults and also the most debilitating. It currently affects almost 27 million people in the U.S. by painfully wearing away the cushiony cartilage in between bones–with the knee and hip joints being the most vulnerable. Research has long suggested that a high-fat diet can increase risks […]
Dr. Bergin on Scooter Safety
E-scooters are all the rage these days. The amped-up version of a kids’ classic ride-on toy is popping up in urban settings everywhere–including Austin, where just recently a main claimed he was suing an e-scooter company for a broken jaw suffered after being thrown off. As innocent as they seem, these motorized vehicles are quite […]
Welcome Dr. Jason Somogyi
Just in time for the fall sports season, Texas Orthopedics is excited to announce the arrival of Dr. Jason Somogyi. Dr. Somogyi is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the hand, elbow and shoulder. He joins our expert team of hand and wrist specialists including Drs. Foster, Hardy and Stewart. Dr. Somogyi will treat those […]
Men and Bone Density Exams
Among both men and women ages 50 years and older, nearly 44 million have low bone density and an increased risk for a broken bone or fracture. According to a study in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, these fragility-caused or “low trauma” fractures cost the U.S. an estimated $20 billion a year in […]
Gym Injuries
As temps outside are stalled in the triple digits, gyms are crowded with people packed in and trying to get their daily workouts done. Crowded gyms can actually lead to serious injuries with folks bumping into each other (often times holding heavy weights) or rushing through exercises using improper form to make room for others. […]
