Frozen shoulder can be a difficult to live with because it’s a painful condition that can take up to a year to resolve. Board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Scott Smith recently shared his expertise on frozen shoulder symptoms and treatment …
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Your Guide to Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare Ups
Courtesy SpineUniverse
Managing your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an ongoing balancing act. Even people with well-controlled RA symptoms can be surprised by sudden flare ups.
SpineUniverse editorial board member and board certified physiatrist Dr. Ai Mukai says rheumatoid arthritis flare …
Welcome Dr. Kamen Kutzarov
Texas Orthopedics is excited to announce the arrival of Dr. Kamen Kutzarov! Dr. Kutzarov is a board-eligible fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in injuries and deformities of the foot and ankle.
He joins our expert team of foot and ankle …
What you need to know about regenerative medicine after FDA warning
The FDA recently released a consumer warning about regenerative medicine therapies in an effort to educate consumers about the marketing of unapproved products that claim to treat or cure medical conditions.
We asked board certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine …
Dr. Bergin discusses summer back pain with SpineUniverse
When you think of summer you think of vacations, family time and outdoor activities. But many of these summer traditions can result in back pain if you aren’t careful.
Board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barbara Bergin explains the top summer …
Intercourse After Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery is a common procedure that involves removing your damaged hip joint and replacing it with an artificial one.
Following surgery, you may have to change the way you do some activities to protect your new hip. Our …
Feeling Shaky After Your Workout? Here’s What You Need to Know.
If you exercise daily or if you are just starting out, there are a few reasons why you could feel shaky or weak after a workout according to J.P. Rodriguez, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist.
The …
Arthritis: Guidelines for Managing and Treating Arthritis Pain
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 …
Occupational Therapy at Texas Orthopedics
April is National Occupational Therapy Month and here at Texas Orthopedics, we are fortunate to have three occupational therapists (OTs) on our team specializing in hand therapy across multiple locations. If you see a physician for a hand or upper …
