Our Physical Therapists are AWE-some. We’d like to take the time to recognize all of the outstanding members of our physical therapy team at Texas Orthopedics. We couldn’t do what we do without you. One of the aspects that makes Texas Orthopedics so unique is our dedication to teamwork. Our physicians work closely with our […]
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The opioid epidemic has reached monumental proportions in the U.S. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), in 2016, 66% of fatalities due to drug overdose were caused by prescription opioids–or narcotic painkillers such a oxycodone, Percocet, and Vicodin. Physicians are moving towards alternative, non-pharmacologic ways to manage a patient’s pain, rather […]
Physical Therapy Before Surgery Reduces Costs and Care Needs
Most patients assume they only need physical therapy after surgery. But a new study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery reveals that one or two sessions of prehabilitation (physical therapy before surgery) can reduce postoperative care use by 29% for patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement, saving $1215 per patient. According to […]
Celebrating World Physical Therapy Day Today!
World Physical Therapy Day is today and is all about recognizing the great contributions that physical therapists make to keep people well, mobile and independent. We have a great team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and hand therapists that do a fantastic job (check out their profiles here). They perform comprehensive evaluations and develop specific […]
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 […]
