From youth and high school to adult and professional leagues, basketball players of all levels and age groups are susceptible to a variety of sports injuries. We asked board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Scott Smith, to break down the most common basketball injuries and what can be done to prevent them. You can see often see […]
Ankle Sprain
Sprained or Broken? How to Tell the Difference
When you sustain an injury — whether it’s a twisted ankle, pulled muscle or what you think could be a broken bone — it’s crucial that you get a proper diagnosis of the problem before getting back to intense physical activity. Although people often use terms like “sprains,” “strains” and “twists” interchangeably, these terms actually […]
Is there a link between diet and stress fractures in running?
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. They occur most frequently in the legs, feet, and hip bones. What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture […]
Self Care for Mom & Common Female Orthopedic Injuries
This coming weekend marks Mother’s Day when we celebrate all the special women in our lives who nurture and care for us. If you haven’t gotten your mother something special yet (a trip to the spa, beautiful flowers, or delicious chocolates)—and even if you have—here is some important information you may want to share with […]
