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 …
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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.
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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 …
Tips to Prevent Gamer’s Thumb
Video games are a popular hobby for kids and adults alike – in fact, there are an estimated 177 million gamers in the United States alone. While you may not associate playing video games with musculoskeletal injuries, over time the …
Texas Orthopedics Female Physicians Pave the Path for Women in Medicine
More women are joining the medical field every day. In fact, more women are now in medical school than men. But equitable gender representation continues to be an uphill battle in orthopedics, which has the lowest percentage of women in …
Dr. Alex Cruz Explains the Patient’s Role in Spine Surgery
I often tell my patients that their role in spine surgery is just as important as mine. I encourage patients to ask as many questions as possible and do their own research, so …
Top Tips to Avoid Winter Injuries
With the cold winter months upon us, it’s important to remember that this season can bring a host of injuries. During the brutal winter Central Texas experienced last year, we saw an increase in broken bones from slips and falls …
