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 …
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Dr. Rodriguez Shares Fall Sports Injury Prevention Tips for the Austin American Statesman
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
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
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 …
Helping Kids Avoid Injury This Summer
We know parents are eager to keep kids active in the summer months and always on the lookout for activities to help burn off some of their never-ending energy. But a trip to the neighborhood playground or an afternoon spent …
Knee Pain: Causes and When to See a Specialist
Knee pain afflicts millions of people every day and is a common condition we treat at Texas Orthopedics. In fact, as many as 1 in 4 Americans suffer from chronic knee pain. We asked board certified orthopedic surgeon Robert Blais, …
Dr. Alex Cruz on Becker’s Orthopedics and Spine Podcast
Orthopedic spine surgeon Alex Cruz, MD recently shared his expertise on the latest advancements in minimally invasive spine surgery and the lasting effects of the pandemic on orthopedics on Becker’s Healthcare Spine and Orthopedic Podcast.
Read the entire interview …
Female surgeons showing girls they can grow up to be surgeons
Orthopedic surgeons Dr. Barbara Bergin and Dr. Kelly Cline are taking their expertise and leadership to the students of The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, teaching a hands-on sports medicine class.
Dr. Bergin and Dr. Cline’s mentorship …
Hip Pain Treatment for Golfers
Golf is a popular sport for recreational players and seasoned veterans alike, especially in Central Texas where the weather is golf-friendly almost year-round. It’s also a relatively safe sport because of the lack of physical contact, but that doesn’t mean …
How to Have Happy and Healthy Feet This Summer
Put up your winter boots, it’s sandal and flip flop season! April is Foot Health Awareness Month – what better time to talk about ways you can protect your feet! Believe it or not, flips flops, sandals and high heels …
