Visit Opt Ortho for Physician Recommended ProductsLearn More

Texas Orthopedics
(512) 439-1000
(512) 439-1000
  • Online Bill Pay
  • Patient Portal
  • Schedule An Appointment
  • Refer A Patient
  • CAREERS
(512) 439-1000
  • Online Bill Pay
  • Patient Portal
  • Schedule An Appointment
  • Refer A Patient
  • CAREERS

Texas Orthopedics

  • Home
  • Providers
  • Locations
  • Specialties
  • Resources
  • Contact

Dr. Scott Smith

Cold Weather Exercise

February 28, 2021Filed Under: General Tagged With: cold weather exercise, Dr. Scott Smith, exercise, MD, outdoor exercise, Scott Smith

Texas experienced record low temperatures in February which kept many Central Texans indoors without power and food. While this weather event was far from normal, Texas winters can be frigid. Board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Scott Smith recently shared advice …

Filed Under: General Tagged With: cold weather exercise, Dr. Scott Smith, exercise, MD, outdoor exercise, Scott Smith

5 Common Basketball Injuries and How to Prevent Them

December 23, 2019Filed Under: Achilles tendon, ankle sprains, Dr. Scott Smith, Jumper's Knee, muscle strains, sports medicine Tagged With: ACL tear, Ankle Sprain, Basketball injuries, Dr. Scott Smith, jumper's knee, muscle strains

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 …

Filed Under: Achilles tendon, ankle sprains, Dr. Scott Smith, Jumper's Knee, muscle strains, sports medicine Tagged With: ACL tear, Ankle Sprain, Basketball injuries, Dr. Scott Smith, jumper's knee, muscle strains

When should I see the doctor? By Dr. Scott Smith

May 13, 2019Filed Under: General, texas orthopedics Tagged With: ACL tear, Dr. Scott Smith, fracture, orthopedic injury, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic trauma care, spine injury, sprains and strains

As an orthopedic surgeon, I get asked all the time, “When is it time to see the doctor?”

For circumstances that appear to be life-threatening, don’t hesitate – call 9-1-1.

This includes:

  • loss of consciousness
  • shortness of breath
  • chest pain
…

Filed Under: General, texas orthopedics Tagged With: ACL tear, Dr. Scott Smith, fracture, orthopedic injury, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic trauma care, spine injury, sprains and strains

Updated Texas Orthopedics SuperDoctors

January 7, 2019Filed Under: General, texas orthopedics Tagged With: Dr. Ai Mukai, Dr. Austin Hill, Dr. Barbara Bergin, Dr. Brian Hardy, Dr. Christopher Danney, Dr. J. Brannan Smoot, Dr. John McDonald, Dr. Kenneth Bunch, Dr. Michael Loeb, Dr. Peter Garcia, Dr. Robert Foster, Dr. Robert Koval, Dr. Ryan Tibbetts, Dr. Scott Smith, Texas Monthly SuperDoctors

It’s a new year, and Texas Orthopedics is thrilled to share an update on our already long list of outstanding physicians who have been recognized as the Texas Monthly SuperDoctors and SuperDoctors Rising Stars by their peers and patients:

Physical …

Filed Under: General, texas orthopedics Tagged With: Dr. Ai Mukai, Dr. Austin Hill, Dr. Barbara Bergin, Dr. Brian Hardy, Dr. Christopher Danney, Dr. J. Brannan Smoot, Dr. John McDonald, Dr. Kenneth Bunch, Dr. Michael Loeb, Dr. Peter Garcia, Dr. Robert Foster, Dr. Robert Koval, Dr. Ryan Tibbetts, Dr. Scott Smith, Texas Monthly SuperDoctors

Texas Orthopedics’ 2018 SuperDoctors

December 3, 2018Filed Under: Super Doctors Tagged With: Dr. Brian Hardy, Dr. Peter Garcia, Dr. Robert Foster, Dr. Scott Smith, SuperDoctors 2018

Texas Orthopedics is thrilled each year to have several of our orthopedic specialists named to the prestigious SuperDoctors list—recognizing outstanding physicians as rated by peers and patients.

This year, nine of our board-certified, orthopedic surgeons were honored in the December …

Filed Under: Super Doctors Tagged With: Dr. Brian Hardy, Dr. Peter Garcia, Dr. Robert Foster, Dr. Scott Smith, SuperDoctors 2018

Primary Sidebar

Categories

Arthritis
General
Rheumatology
Sports Medicine
Spine
Shoulder/Elbow
Hand/Wrist
Hip
Knee
Foot/Ankle

Follow

    

Popular Blog

OrthoLoneStar Announces Executive Leadership Changes

New Leander Office!

Footer

    Blog Post by Category

  • Arthritis
  • General
  • Rheumatology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Spine
  • Shoulder/Elbow
  • Hand/Wrist
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Foot/Ankle
  • TX Ortho News

    News and Blog

Patient Education

From orthopedic injuries to physical therapy, our patient education library explains many of the conditions and treatments you may want to read about. Learn More

Patient Stories

Our doctors, physician assistants, nurses, and professional staff are what truly make Texas Orthopedics so great. See what our patients are saying about us. Learn More

Why Choose TX Ortho

Why Choose TX Ortho Learn More
  • Services
  • General Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Spine Care
  • Joint Replacement
  • Trauma and Fracture Management
  • Physical Therapy
  • Electrodiagnostic Testing (EMG & NCS)
  • Imaging Services
  • Infusion Therapy
  • Surgery Center
  • Pediatrics
  • Telemedicine
  • Specialties
  • Hand & Wrist
  • Elbow
  • Shoulder
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Foot & Ankle
  • Neck
  • Back
  • Rheumatology
  • Home
  • Contact
  • Locations
  • Patient Education
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
  • Testimonials
  • Schedule an Appointment
  • Refer a Patient
  • Careers
  • TX Ortho News
  • Patient Login
  • Online Bill Pay

Doctors

  • › W. Parker Abblitt, MD
  • › Abed Abdelaziz, MD
  • › Robert E. Blais, MD
  • › Kenneth Bunch, MD
  • › Christopher M. Danney, MD
  • › Robert A. Foster, MD
  • › Peter M. Garcia Jr., MD
  • › Brian T. Hardy, MD
  • › Austin D. Hill, MD
  • › Vishal Kancherla, DO
  • › Robert J. Koval Jr., MD
  • › Kamen Kutzarov, MD
  • › David C. Laverty, MD
  • › Zachariah Logan, MD
  • › Michael D. Loeb, MD
  • › Joseph R. Martinez, MD
  • › Benjamin A. McArthur, MD
  • › John E. McDonald Jr., MD
  • › Ai Mukai, MD
  • › O. Atilla Onan, MD
  • › Mark S. Parrella, MD
  • › J.P. Rodriguez, MD
  • › Claire Ryan, MD
  • › Vilas Saldanha, MD
  • › Blake Schultz, MD
  • › W. Randall Schultz, MD
  • › Scott A. Smith, MD
  • › J. Brannan Smoot, MD
  • › Joseph H. Snowden, DPM
  • › Jason R. Somogyi, MD
  • › Daniel T. Stewart, MD
  • › Kristopher G. Stockton, MD
  • › Ryan M. Taylor, MD
  • › Ryan M. Tibbetts, MD
  • › Blake Turvey, MD
  • › Todd Walker, MD
  • › Greg L. Westmoreland, MD

INFORMATION ABOUT THE NO SURPRISES ACT AND GOOD FAITH ESTIMATES

Copyright © Texas Orthopedics, All rights reserved.

iHealthspot Medical Website Design and Medical Marketing by iHealthSpot.com

Texas Orthopedics provides comprehensive orthopedic care by offering on-site X-ray, MRIs, bone density scans, physical and occupational therapy, general orthopedic services, sports medicine, spine care, joint replacement, fracture and trauma care, infusion therapy, and a Joint Commission-accredited outpatient surgery center. In addition to orthopedic surgeons, we have physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists at our locations in Kyle, Round Rock, Lakeway, Northwest Austin, Leander, Central Austin, and South Austin, TX.