When gyms were closed and sports were cancelled during the pandemic, some athletes took the opportunity to rest. But many athletes, like cross-country runner Ava Sweeney, never stopped training. Thirteen-year-old Ava continued to run even though she was unable to train with her school or club teams. This fall, when it was time to start […]
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4 Ways to Ease Back into Fall Sports
Fall sports are kicking off in Central Texas, and Texas Orthopedics wants to help keep athletes safe, healthy, and in the game. If you are returning to sports after a hiatus from physical activity over the spring and summer, our team of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists recommend these tips to ease back into physical […]
Ankle Injuries: When is it time to call the doctor?
Ankle Injuries: When is it time call the doctor? Dr. J.P. Rodriguez gives expert advice on when you can treat an ankle injury from home. Walking, running and being active outdoors is one of the safest ways to exercise while practicing social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Texas Orthopedics physicians have seen an increase in […]
Going the extra mile for our hip replacement patients during COVID-19
When 88-year-old Beverly Campbell needed a total hip replacement after a fall during the coronavirus pandemic, her son, Frank knew it was a race against time to get his mom’s surgery. Hospital policies were changing by the day and he feared it would be postponed. Fortunately for Beverly, one of our orthopedic trauma surgeons, Dr. […]
Dr. Logan on KVUE: Stay Safe While Getting Fit in the New Year
Every New Year, many of us make a promise to get in shape. While starting a new fitness routine is a wonderful way to kick off that resolution, starting too quickly can often lead to injury. In fact, nearly half-a-million injuries were caused in 2016 from exercise and exercise equipment. What can you do to […]
Dr. Bergin to US News: What Goes Into Being an Ortho Surgeon?
Most are already familiar with what an orthopedic surgeon does — fix aches, pains and injuries! — but do you know about the work entailed to become board-certified in orthopedic surgery? You can take a quick glance at the bios of Texas Orthopedics’ surgeons to get a sense of the extensive training required. From graduate […]
Why are there more broken bones in summertime?
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
When should I see the doctor? By Dr. Scott Smith
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 significant abdominal pain a head, neck or spine injury heavy loss of blood For a […]
