If you’ve broken an arm or leg, you’ll have to learn to navigate life with a cast for several weeks. One common question our orthopedic surgeons get from our patients while wearing a cast is how to sleep with it. The added bulk and weight of it can make it challenging to get comfortable at […]
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Patient Story: Robert’s Journey Through Disc Replacement Surgery
54-year-old Robert Jackson is what many would call a ‘manly man’. He’s 6’2”, weighs 215 pounds and lifts weights regularly. He’s been a DPS State Trooper for 19 years and is a member of the Honor Guard. But in the fall of 2018, while Robert was helping his son move furniture, he moved just slightly […]
How to Know if Your Child Has Broken a Bone
Texas Orthopedics’ Dr. J.P. Rodriguez was recently featured in an article for Austin 360 (Austin American Statesman) on why kids may suffer more broken bones (or fractures) during the summertime. It’s pretty simple he says. They’re running, jumping, playing, and just plain having fun. Summer affords kids more time outdoors than during the school year, […]
What are the most common women’s soccer injuries?
More than 50 teams started out, but just a few remain…FIFA Women’s World Cup Soccer heats up this week as the finals approach—go Team USA! We’re sure to see some amazing shots from these talented ladies – passes through opponents that ‘thread the needle’ and game-winning goals – but what we don’t want to see […]
What is Hip Impingement During Pregnancy?
A woman’s body weathers a lot of wear and tear during pregnancy and postpartum delivery. One part of the body in particular that can be hit pretty hard is the hips. Hip impingement is something that our PM & R (physical medicine and rehabilitation) and orthopedic specialists see frequently among athletes. But another small group […]
Is there a link between diet and stress fractures in running?
We see a fair amount of running injuries here at Texas Orthopedics including shin splints, ankle sprains, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and stress fractures. Stress fractures are one of the most common issues we treat in runners. They occur most frequently in the legs, feet, and hip bones. What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture […]
Men’s Health Month: Low T and Osteoporosis
As we celebrate dads and the important men in our lives during June, it’s also a good time to check in on their well-being so that they can be around with us for many years (and Father’s Days) to come. June is Men’s Health Month bringing awareness about the prevention and treatment of common men’s […]
Neck & Back Treatment: Cervical Disc Replacement
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 […]
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 […]
