Serious selfie injury? That might sound far-fetched, but today…it’s really not. Social media use has skyrocketed in the past several years, and so have injuries related to constant smartphone and tablet use, according to orthopedic specialists. Some people refer to these injuries as “selfie elbow” and “texting thumb”. Our Texas Orthopedics hand surgeons would classify […]
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Texas Orthopedics is the largest provider of comprehensive musculoskeletal services in Central Texas. We provide specialized expertise and broad experience in the areas of general orthopedics, sports medicine, joint replacement, spine, foot, ankle, hand, shoulder, elbow surgery and non-operative spine and neck care. Six locations in Northwest Austin, Central Austin, South Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Marble Falls to better serve you.
Five Tips for Preventing Pitcher’s Elbow
With baseball season upon us, now is a good time for reminders on how to keep your slugger safe and free from injury. Overuse injuries are responsible for nearly half of all sports injuries suffered by middle and high school aged-kids (CDC). Overuse injuries occur when a specific muscle group or joint is maxed out […]
Texas Orthopedics’ 2018 SuperDoctors
Texas Orthopedics is thrilled each year to have several of our orthopedic specialists named to the prestigious SuperDoctors list—recognizing outstanding physicians as rated by peers and patients. This year, nine of our board-certified, orthopedic surgeons were honored in the December 2018 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. Our Texas Orthopedics SuperDoctors for 2018 are: Bradley R. Adams, […]
Carbs and Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in adults and also the most debilitating. It currently affects almost 27 million people in the U.S. by painfully wearing away the cushiony cartilage in between bones–with the knee and hip joints being the most vulnerable. Research has long suggested that a high-fat diet can increase risks […]
Shoulder Surgery and Teens
Surgery to correct shoulder injuries from sports is a common and effective treatment for many. New research shows, however, that nonoperative treatments (without surgery) for such injuries in teens may prove more successful, especially if they’re planning to return to an athletic activity. The AOSSM conducted a recent study on anterior shoulder instability in teens […]
10K Race Day Tips
The Austin Cap10K is coming up this weekend, and Texas Orthopedics wants to wish ‘good luck’ to all the participants, including our very own Lana Tran and Hayley Belveal to name a few. Training for a 10K (equivalent to 6.2 miles) is different from training for a full or half-marathon, and so your race day […]
Mediterranean After Menopause
Embracing a Mediterranean diet is a great life choice with numerous health benefits. It can boost cardiovascular health, improve cholesterol levels, and even help reduce risk of certain types of cancers. New research from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil is now showing how it could hep women up their bone […]
Vitamin D Deficiency and Fractures in Kids
As we’ve just weathered a pretty gloomy winder here in Central Texas–with limited bursts of sunshine–new research reports that kids with vitamin D deficiency (often caused by a lack of sun) are at a greater risk for severe fractures. This recent study shared by the AAOS is the first of its kind addressing low levels […]
Tips to Avoid Basketball Injuries
Basketball and brackets. It’s what these last few days of March are all about. NCAA’s March Madness tournament is underway, and it’s a basketball fan’s favorite time of year. Whether cheering on a player at the collegiate level, or with school or recreational youth sports, the risk for injury in this intense, contact game is […]
Avoiding Common Golf Injuries
Golf greats from around the world will convene in Austin this week for the Dell Technologies Match Play tournament. Golf is an excellent sort that can be enjoyed year-round in Central Texas, and it has loads of wellness benefits–such as promoting cardiovascular health and reducing stress. However, despite its low-impact nature, and that it’s a […]
