Over the past decade, we have seen a significant increase in the rate of sports-related overuse injuries among children ages 12 and under. In fact, the number of ACL surgeries in girls 12 and under has increased by an astounding 140% from 2009 to 2018, according to a survey by the Children’s Hospital Association. So, […]
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Dr. John McDonald Wins Best Orthopedic Doctor in Austin
Dr. John McDonald won first place in the orthopedic doctor category for Austin Fit Magazine’s 2019 ‘Best of’ list. It is his fourth consecutive year being nominated. A sports enthusiast and athlete, Dr. McDonald enjoys helping his patients get back into the game by providing them the most appropriate and skilled orthopedic care for their injury. […]
Dr. Bergin Earns ‘Reining’ Bragging Rights
Texas Orthopedics’ very own Dr. Barbara Bergin received Top Ten honors in three events at this year’s National Reining Horse Association’s2013 Futurity and North American Affiliate Championship in Oklahoma City. Riding Starbucks for Chex (barn name Sampson for his long mane), Dr. Bergin won two 3rd places and one 7thplace. This is the first time […]
You Kick Like A Girl
Post provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Significant differences in knee alignment and muscle activation exist between men and women while kicking a soccer ball, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Data reveals that males activate certain hip and leg muscles more than females during the motion […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Post provided by Scott Smith, MD I saw my first surgical reconstruction of a ruptured ACL in 1981. I began studying ACL’s in 1991. I performed my first ACL reconstruction in 1992. Since starting my practice in Austin in 1996 I have performed over 400 primary recontructions. The essential techniques remain basically unchanged. A graft […]
