A broken bone, or fracture, is a kid’s rite of passage. They’re active, they play hard and fall hard too. Thankfully, children’s bones heal faster than adults, so they can get back to running, jumping, and sports relatively quickly after suffering a broken bone. How are kid’s bones different than adults? Young bones are more […]
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Understanding Common Types of Imaging: X-rays, MRIs and Bone Density Scans
There are several diagnostic imaging procedures that can be used to detect potential injuries, including broken bones, torn muscles, ligaments and tendons and more. At Texas Orthopedics, your doctor will order imaging to help narrow the cause of an injury and ensure an accurate diagnosis. The most common diagnostic imaging assessments ordered at Texas Orthopedics […]
Sprained or Broken? How to Tell a Sprain From a Break
When you sustain a severe 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 […]
How do I sleep in a cast?
If you’ve broken an arm or leg, you’ll have to learn to navigate life with a cast for several weeks. One common question our orthopedic surgeons get from our patients while wearing a cast is how to sleep with it. The added bulk and weight of it can make it challenging to get comfortable at […]
