osteoporosis

All About Chronic Inflammation: What It Is and What You Can Do About It

September 28, 2022Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: Arthritis, autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder, chronic inflammation, inflammation, osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Most people have heard of inflammation and know it can be a good thing when it comes to fighting off infection or injury.

Over time, however, chronic inflammation may negatively impact bones, muscles, joints and organs, leading to much more …

Knee Pain: Causes and When to See a Specialist

June 16, 2022Filed Under: Knee Tagged With: Arthritis, knee pain, knee pain in kids, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, Orthopedics, Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, overuse injury

Knee pain afflicts millions of people every day and is a common condition we treat at Texas Orthopedics. In fact, as many as 1 in 4 Americans suffer from chronic knee pain. We asked board certified orthopedic surgeon Robert Blais, …

Can We Turn Back the Clock When it Comes to Our Bones and Joints?

January 26, 2022Filed Under: General Tagged With: Arthritis, inflammation, low impact exercise, musculoskeletal health, orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, osteoporosis

Is there such a thing as the Fountain of Youth when it comes to our bones and joints?

We asked board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barbara Bergin if it’s possible to slow down the course of time on our bodies. …

How Smoking Wrecks Your Back

February 15, 2021Filed Under: Spine Tagged With: back, back pain, Dr. Ai Mukai, osteoporosis, smoking, spine

The consequences of smoking are well documented. Increased risk of cancer, heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and higher risk of infection following surgery are just some of the risks associated with smoking. It can also be bad for your back, as Dr. …

Understanding Common Types of Imaging: X-rays, MRIs and Bone Density Scans

February 12, 2021Filed Under: General Tagged With: bone density, broken bone, fracture, imaging services, MRI, Orthopedic Surgeons, osteoporosis, physiatrist, rheumatologist, rotator cuff, spine, torn acl, torn ligament, x-ray

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 …

Men’s Health Month: Low T and Osteoporosis

June 3, 2019Filed Under: General, texas orthopedics Tagged With: Bone Density Test, fractures, Low T, Low Testosterone, Men's Health Month, 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.…

Cycling and Softer Bones?

February 11, 2019Filed Under: General, texas orthopedics Tagged With: Competitive Cycling, fractures, Orthopedic Surgeons, osteoporosis, Rheumatologists, Texas Orthopedics

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 …

Most Common Men’s Orthopedic Issues

November 5, 2018Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Achilles tendon tears, ACL tears, back pain, biceps tear, fractures, men's orthopedic issues, meniscus tears, Movember, osteoporosis, sports injury doctors, sprains

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 …