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Spine and Hip Pain

February 20, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

Which came first, the back (spine) pain or the hip pain? Patients, and orthopedists alike, often grapple with that question when assessing pain associated with the lower back, buttocks, groin, thighs, and sometimes knees.

The spine

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Q& A: Adult Repetitive Strain Disorder

February 20, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

(Courtesy of Dr. Barbara L. Bergin)

If you’re over a certain age, there’s a good chance you’ve suffered from adult repetitive strain disorder. If you haven’t heard of it yet, it’s very common, and you’re likely to find out

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Time to Taper

February 13, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

There are runners zipping all over town this week who have come from near and far to participate in the NXP Austin Marathon, Sunday, February 19. These folks have already completed the bulk of their training by pounding the

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 101

February 13, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

(Courtesy of Dr. Brian Hardy)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) affects thousands of Americans. If you spend hours a day tapping away at a keyboard, you could be one of them…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disease of the hand

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Which is Best? X-ray, MRI, or CT Scan

February 6, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

How do you know which imaging technology is best after a sports accident or serious fall? Is it an X-ray…an MRI, or a CT scan?

As every orthopedic injury is unique and should be treated as such, it’s possible you

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Exercise and Heart Health

February 6, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

February is a time when we think about our hearts – and not just because of Valentine’s Day. It’s also American Heart Month organized by the American Heart Association (AHA).

The AHA estimates that more than 85 million people in

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How to Not Get Hurt at the Gym

January 30, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

Have you noticed how crowded the gyms are this time of year? It’s all those folks who made New Year’s Resolutions to get in shape. It’s great that so many people are working out. But injuries at the gym take

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Running for Your Knees

January 30, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

Have you ever been afraid to run for fear of ruining your knees? A new study now suggests that running, in fact, may be good for them.

Many people believe that the repetitive motion of running grinds down the cartilage

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Dr. Logan on Arthritis

January 23, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

Texas Orthopedics’ Dr. Zach Logan recently wrote a great blog on arthritis for the Senior Circle Newsletter at CPRMC (Cedar Park Regional Medical Center). Dr. Logan is fellowship-trained in adult hip and knee reconstruction.

Here’s what he had

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Update on Achilles Tear Repair

January 23, 2017Filed Under: Uncategorized

To wear a boot or not? That’s a question people must ponder after suffering an Achilles tendon tear.

The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle and heel bone and can be easily torn/ruptured via a quick, twisting movement, or

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