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Achilles Tears: It’s Not Just Superstar Athletes That Suffer These Injuries

April 11, 2014Filed Under: achilles tendon tears, texas orthopedics

Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant and most recently Christian Benteke; what do they all have in common? They’ve all suffered Achilles tendon tears – serious injuries that have sidelined them for their respective sports. Your Achilles tendon is one of the longer …

Filed Under: achilles tendon tears, texas orthopedics

Tips for Keeping up Your Garden with Your Back and Knees in Tact

April 7, 2014Filed Under: Back pain, knee pain, texas orthopedics

Spring has sprung so the time has come to break out the rake, put on some gloves and start the mower so that you can get your yard looking green again. But before you get started, we want to provide
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Filed Under: Back pain, knee pain, texas orthopedics

Study Finds Extreme Sports Pose High Risk for Head and Neck Injury

April 4, 2014Filed Under: extreme sports, head and neck injuries, texas orthopedics, X Games Austin

With the excitement surrounding the X Games coming to Austin in June, some people may forget that the X stands for ‘Extreme’. And just like their name, extreme sports pose extreme injury risks.

A new, one-of-a-kind study presented at the
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Filed Under: extreme sports, head and neck injuries, texas orthopedics, X Games Austin

5 Foods to Improve Your Bone Health

March 31, 2014Filed Under: healthy bones, super foods for healthy bones, texas orthopedics

We all have busy schedules so even cooking healthy at home can be a chore. It’s worth making the effort to eat the right foods that are rich in calcium, vitamin D, potassium and other nutrients to ensure that our …

Filed Under: healthy bones, super foods for healthy bones, texas orthopedics

Texas Orthopedics Launches New Online Store

March 28, 2014Filed Under: orthopedic online store, texas orthopedics

Texas Orthopedics is excited to announce our new, online retail store. Our doctors decided they want to make it easy for our patients with a one-stop, online shop with everything they need for recovery. No more running around town …

Filed Under: orthopedic online store, texas orthopedics

Texas Orthopedics Sees Spike in Springtime Sports Injuries

March 17, 2014Filed Under: ankle sprains and shoulder dislocations, runner's knee, Shin Splints, swimmer's shoulder, tennis elbow, texas orthopedics, wrist fractures

Spring is in the air – finally! That means it’s time to pull out your favorite sports gear and get back to those outdoor activities you haven’t done in months. But not so fast.
You may be surprised to learn
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Filed Under: ankle sprains and shoulder dislocations, runner's knee, Shin Splints, swimmer's shoulder, tennis elbow, texas orthopedics, wrist fractures

High Heels and Foot Injuries: The Ugly Truth About Those Beautiful Heels

March 17, 2014Filed Under: Achilles tendon, bunions, corns, foot pain, hammertoes, heel pain, high heels, metatarsalgia, texas orthopedics

The perfect pair of high heels can make any woman feel like Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City – sleek, sexy and gorgeous.

But the truth is, while wearing a fabulous pair of heels can do wondrous things for …

Filed Under: Achilles tendon, bunions, corns, foot pain, hammertoes, heel pain, high heels, metatarsalgia, texas orthopedics

Back Talk with Dr. Mukai at Freescale

March 5, 2014Filed Under: Dr. Mukai, low back pain, texas orthopedics

Recently, Dr. Ai Mukai spoke to hundreds of Freescale employees about one of the most common reasons for missed work…back pain. It accounts for about 30 million visits to the doctor every year and comes with a price …

Filed Under: Dr. Mukai, low back pain, texas orthopedics

4 Tips to Prevent On-The-Job Back Injuries

February 24, 2014Filed Under: Back injury, Back pain, PMR, texas orthopedics


We see this over and over, patients coming in with excruciating back pain. Many times the culprit for these injuries is work.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 1 million workers suffer back injuries each year, and
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Filed Under: Back injury, Back pain, PMR, texas orthopedics

Treating Your Shin Splints

February 19, 2014Filed Under: Austin Fit, Dr. John McDonald, Running, Shin Splints, texas orthopedics

Austin Fit magazine recently interview Dr. John McDonald to learn more about shin splints (Managing Your Shin Splints). An excerpt of the article is below.

Runners (and other athletes participating in sports that involve running) often suffer from
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Filed Under: Austin Fit, Dr. John McDonald, Running, Shin Splints, texas orthopedics

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Texas Orthopedics provides comprehensive orthopedic care by offering on-site X-ray, MRIs, bone density scans, physical and occupational therapy, general orthopedic services, sports medicine, spine care, joint replacement, fracture and trauma care, infusion therapy, and a Joint Commission-accredited outpatient surgery center. In addition to orthopedic surgeons, we have physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists at our locations in Kyle, Round Rock, Lakeway, Northwest Austin, Leander, Central Austin, and South Austin, TX.