Ankylosing spondylitis and the gut microbiome Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine, lower back, and sacroiliac joints. The condition can cause new bone growth, pain, and swelling. Recent research has identified a connection between ankylosing spondylitis and the bacteria in the gut. Studies suggest that certain […]
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The Future of Rheumatoid Arthritis Management and Treatment
The Future of Rheumatoid Arthritis Management and Treatment Rheumatoid arthritis treatment is constantly evolving, with researchers working to find new therapies to relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. With the right treatment plan, many patients have controlled symptoms and no signs of active disease. Texas Orthopedics board certified rheumatologist Dr. […]
Foam Roller for Your Back Pain
Foam rollers have surged in popularity over the past decade. Foam rollers can be used to help boost circulation and improve flexibility and can also be beneficial in relieving back pain, if used properly. Board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician Dr. Ai Mukai explains how to use a foam roller for back pain on […]
Is it a Broken Bone: Everything Parents Need to Know About Kid’s Broken Bones
A broken bone, or fracture, is a kid’s rite of passage. They’re active, they play hard and fall hard too. Thankfully, children’s bones heal faster than adults, so they can get back to running, jumping, and sports relatively quickly after suffering a broken bone. How are kid’s bones different than adults? Young bones are more […]
The Link Between Chronic Inflammation and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Texas Orthopedics Rheumatologist Dr. Robert Koval recently weighed in on the link between chronic inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis on WebMD. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to attack the soft tissue that lines the surface of your joints (synovium), which thickens the synovium and can destroy cartilage and bone near […]
Knee Pain After Running
Whether you’re a long-time runner or just starting out, having sore muscles after a run is normal. But if you are experiencing knee pain after running, something more serious could be wrong. Board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Zach Logan explains common reasons your knee may hurt after running on Livestrong.com. Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral syndrome […]
Cold Weather Exercise
Texas experienced record low temperatures in February which kept many Central Texans indoors without power and food. While this weather event was far from normal, Texas winters can be frigid. Board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Scott Smith recently shared advice on exercising outdoors in the cold on The List. He believes “with some preparation and […]
Orthopedic trauma surgeon weighs in on Tiger Woods’ car crash injuries
Golf legend Tiger Woods suffered severe complex lower extremity trauma following a rollover car crash near Los Angeles. As we begin to learn more about his injuries, board certified orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Vilas Saldanha provides insight on the type of injuries he sustained and what the road to recovery might look like on Nicki […]
How Smoking Wrecks Your Back
The consequences of smoking are well documented. Increased risk of cancer, heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and higher risk of infection following surgery are just some of the risks associated with smoking. It can also be bad for your back, as Dr. Ai Mukai explains to SpineUniverse. “Primarily, smoking has a bad impact on blood flow and […]
Understanding Common Types of Imaging: X-rays, MRIs and Bone Density Scans
There are several diagnostic imaging procedures that can be used to detect potential injuries, including broken bones, torn muscles, ligaments and tendons and more. At Texas Orthopedics, your doctor will order imaging to help narrow the cause of an injury and ensure an accurate diagnosis. The most common diagnostic imaging assessments ordered at Texas Orthopedics […]
