When patients turn to Texas Orthopedics with trauma cases, our team of orthopedic trauma surgeons act quickly to examine their injuries — from the simplest to the most complex fractures — and determine how they should be treated and managed.…
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Helping Kids Avoid Injury This Summer
We know parents are eager to keep kids active in the summer months and always on the lookout for activities to help burn off some of their never-ending energy. But a trip to the neighborhood playground or an afternoon spent …
Is it a Broken Bone: Everything Parents Need to Know About Kid’s Broken Bones
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 …
Understanding Common Types of Imaging: X-rays, MRIs and Bone Density Scans
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 …
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.…