Heat stroke and sunburn are obvious consequences of too much time spent out in the summer heat, but broken bones too? Who knew? We see an uptick in broken bones (fractures) during the summertime at Texas Orthopedics—especially in kids. Fellowship-trained orthopedic hand specialist Dr. Jason Somogyi says that “with school out, kids are outside a […]
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How to Know if Your Child Has Broken a Bone
Texas Orthopedics’ Dr. J.P. Rodriguez was recently featured in an article for Austin 360 (Austin American Statesman) on why kids may suffer more broken bones (or fractures) during the summertime. It’s pretty simple he says. They’re running, jumping, playing, and just plain having fun. Summer affords kids more time outdoors than during the school year, […]
Men’s Health Month: Low T and Osteoporosis
As we celebrate dads and the important men in our lives during June, it’s also a good time to check in on their well-being so that they can be around with us for many years (and Father’s Days) to come. June is Men’s Health Month bringing awareness about the prevention and treatment of common men’s […]
Cycling and Softer Bones?
Austin is no stranger to competitive cycling. It’s a great whole-body workout and offers numerous cardiovascular benefits. But one thing it doesn’t provide? Better bone health, according to some experts. A recent study published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine revealed findings of a bone health comparison between professional cyclists and runners…and the cyclists […]
The ‘411’ on Most Common Football Injuries
Americans munch on approximately 1.3 billion chicken wings each year during the ‘Big Game,’ according to the National Chicken Council! Another startling statistic about football as we head towards this weekend’s big match-up is that there are an average of seven different injuries suffered during every 60-minute game in the NFL–ranging in severity from sprains/strains […]
Holiday Proofing Your House
A word of caution this holiday season if hosting a party or gathering at your home that includes young ones or seniors. They could be at risk of a serious fall-related injury if your home is strewn with packages and boxes, or not very well-lit. Falls can result in any number of orthopedic injuries including […]
Dr. Bergin on KXAN with Holiday Safety Tips
The image of Clark Griswold stringing holiday lights on his house high up on a ladder always gets a few laughs at this time of year. But as board-certified, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barbara Bergin reminds us, it’s only fun and games until someone gets hurt. Dr. Bergin was recently interviewed by KXAN to explain the […]
Most Common Men’s Orthopedic Issues
Throughout the month of November, you may see facial hair sprouting up on guys in support of ‘Movember’ – the men’s health initiative bringing awareness to serious issues like prostate and testicular cancers and depression. Additional important medical conditions that men commonly face include heart disease, diabetes, COPD, and other cancers. As sports injury doctors, […]
5 Tips for Running in the Rain
We saw temperatures dip these past couple of weeks as a sign that the weather is finally changing. Along with chill in the air, there was an abundance of rain…and there’s more on the way with the National Weather Service predicting a particularly wet winter ahead for Central Texas. Dedicated runners will no doubt continue […]
Orthopedic Injuries on the Racetrack
Our orthopedic trauma surgeons include Dr. Drake S. Borer, Dr. Austin D. Hill, Dr. Earl J. Kilbride, Dr. David C. Laverty, and Dr. Vilas Saldanha. While there is always the risk of a traumatic or fatal injury during racing, in reality, most drivers suffer from general orthopedic ones. Here are some of the injuries drivers and […]
