From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin. Over the past couple of months, it has been recommended that we stay away from emergency rooms and doctors’ offices, as well as other public places as much as possible. Restaurants and stores are easier to avoid, and other than the devastating financial repercussions of avoiding them, there […]
Texas Orthopedics
Dr. John McDonald Wins Best Orthopedic Doctor in Austin
Dr. John McDonald won first place in the orthopedic doctor category for Austin Fit Magazine’s 2019 ‘Best of’ list. It is his fourth consecutive year being nominated. A sports enthusiast and athlete, Dr. McDonald enjoys helping his patients get back into the game by providing them the most appropriate and skilled orthopedic care for their injury. […]
Alabama Star Quarterback Suffers Second Season-Ending Injury: From High Ankle Sprain to Hip
Back-to-back injuries for Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa have some wondering if he returned to play too early. While Texas Orthopedics can’t make guesses about his condition, we can provide details about these injuries and treatments. Just three weeks after tightrope surgery for a high-ankle injury, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa played an exceptional game against […]
Texas Ortho on KXAN-TV: Are Girls Who Play One Sport More Likely to Get Overuse Injury?
There has been some not-so-great news circulating lately about girls who focus on just one sport. The news piece suggests that they are 30% more likely to suffer an overuse injury than boys who play the same sport. Stick with us though. There is a bright side to this research says Texas Orthopedics’ Dr. J.P. […]
Texas Ortho Physical Therapists are AWE-Some
Our Physical Therapists are AWE-some. We’d like to take the time to recognize all of the outstanding members of our physical therapy team at Texas Orthopedics. We couldn’t do what we do without you. One of the aspects that makes Texas Orthopedics so unique is our dedication to teamwork. Our physicians work closely with our […]
Pediatric Orthopedist Joins Texas Ortho
Texas Orthopedics is pleased to announce the addition of our newest team member, pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kelly Cline. Dr. Cline is a highly experienced board-certified orthopedic surgeon with dual fellowships in pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine. She is one of only a few pediatric orthopedic surgeons in the region to provide this type of […]
Texas Orthopedics Brings Their Expertise to Friday Night Football
Texas Orthopedics is so excited that high school football is here! We’re committed to the Central Texas community by having 11 of our orthopedic specialists on the sidelines at various area high schools. That’s good news because the CDC says high school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 […]
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 […]
What is Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Legendary quarterback and NFL Hall-of-Famer John Elway recently revealed that he is suffering from a hand condition known as Dupuytren’s Contracture. Our expert team of hand and wrist surgeons at Texas Orthopedics is experienced at diagnosing and treating this condition. Where he once had hands of steel—strong and steady that could thread a needle with […]
Texas Orthopedics Opens Permanent Lakeway Location
Texas Orthopedics is thrilled to announce the completion of our new, permanent office location in Lakeway. The office is located in the Lakeway Medical Plaza at 101 Medical Parkway, Ste. 120, Lakeway, TX. Lakeway is one of the fastest growing areas in Central Texas, attracting young families and seniors alike who enjoy boating, great tennis […]
