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 […]
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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 […]
Texas Orthopedics Congratulates Our SuperDoctors Rising Stars for 2019
Texas Orthopedics is proud to share that several of our physicians have been named as Texas Monthly’s SuperDoctors “Rising Stars” for 2019. Each year we are honored to have doctors chosen by their fellow physicians for exhibiting exceptional promise in their medical field. This year’s Rising Stars are: Orthopaedic Surgery Dr. Austin Hill, Board-Certified, Trauma […]
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 […]
Is there a link between diet and stress fractures in running?
We see a fair amount of running injuries here at Texas Orthopedics including shin splints, ankle sprains, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and stress fractures. Stress fractures are one of the most common issues we treat in runners. They occur most frequently in the legs, feet, and hip bones. What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture […]
Dr. Vilas Saldanha Receives the Frist Humanitarian Award
Just days before we prepare to honor our nation’s military heroes on Memorial Day, Texas Orthopedics is proud to share news about one of our own heroes, Dr. Vilas Saldanha. Dr. Saldanha was recently awarded the HCA Healthcare “Frist Humanitarian Award” for his medical work supporting the United States military as well as time spent […]
Is pickleball the new tennis?
Pickleball is gaining popularity on the courts these days over tennis. It has a reported 2.8 million registered players across the United States, commonly known as “picklers.” It’s a modern hybrid between tennis, ping pong, and badminton. The greatest group of followers of it are currently seniors, aged 65 years and over. Besides the appeal […]
