Texas Orthopedics
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.…
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 & …
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. …
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.…
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 …
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 …
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:
