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Dr. Loeb on KXAN: From Shoulder Replacement to Rock Climbing

August 4, 2014Filed Under: Dr. Michael Loeb, total shoulder replacment

When Pete Bishop arrived for his one-year appointment with Dr. Michael Loeb, following his total shoulder replacement surgery, he brought a picture that left him in awe.

Pete was hanging upside down from a cave wall.

Prior to his

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What’s a Jones Fracture? More on Longhorn QB David Ash’s Injury

July 31, 2014Filed Under: David Ash, Jones Fracture

It’s official… David Ash will be the starting quarterback for the University of Texas Longhorns, announced by new coach Charlie Strong last week.

Just before the announcement, David Ash was given medical clearance for the broken foot injury he suffered

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How Old is Too Old for Hip, Knee Surgery?

July 29, 2014Filed Under: AAOS, texas orthopedics

Does age matter when it comes to hip and knee surgeries?

According to a study published by the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) and reported by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, patients 80 years and

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Best Part of Being Austin Aces’ Sports Medicine Providers

July 23, 2014Filed Under: Austin Aces

Texas Orthopedics is the official sports medicine providers for the Austin Aces professional tennis team in their inaugural year in Austin, Texas. What’s the best part?

The view.

Check out our Facebook page for more photos.

The Austin Aces just

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Many Helping Hands for Habitat Humanity

July 21, 2014Filed Under: Habitat for Humanity

There is no better way to end a week then helping families in the Austin community. Texas Orthopedics’ staff members traded their scrubs, office attire and laptops for outdoor working clothes, paint brushes and hammers as volunteers for Habitat for

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Beat the Heat, But Watch Where you Dive!

July 17, 2014Filed Under: diving safety, swimming safety

Central Texans love to beat the summer heat by hitting some of our beloved lakes, rivers and pools. From Hamilton Pool to Barton Springs to Lake Austin to our community pools, there are plenty of options.

We most often hear …

Calf, Ankle, Back, Oh My! 5 Common Tennis Injuries

July 15, 2014Filed Under: Austin Aces, tennis injuries

As the official sports medicine providers of the Austin Aces, the new professional tennis team for Central Texas, well, we have a lot of tennis on our minds. Yet, it’s not just because we’re excited about Austin Aces’ inaugural year …

Texas Orthopedics Physicians Get Big Kudos in Texas Monthly

July 9, 2014Filed Under: Dr. Ai Mukai, Dr. Brian Hardy, Dr. Christopher Danney, Dr. Kenneth Bunch, Dr. Michael Loeb, texas orthopedics

A big kudos is in order for five Texas Orthopedics physicians who have been named to Super Doctor
2014 Rising Stars List in the July issue of Texas Monthly Magazine. Congratulations to:

Dr. Michael Loeb

Dr. Christopher Danney

Dr. Brian …

Bad Posture at Work Leads to Bad Posture All the Time

July 7, 2014Filed Under: Back pain, good posture, knee pain, neck pain

New research shows that bad posture at work can lead to bad standing posture all the time… And good posture isn’t just about looking more confident. It translates to reduced back and joint pain and even helps boost our mood.…

Why We’re Excited About Austin Aces

July 2, 2014Filed Under: Austin Aces

Texas now has a professional team… the Austin Aces tennis team. New owner, Lorne Abony, purchased the Orange County team last year and brought them to Austin, Texas. We’re grateful he did.

While you have not seen Andy Roddick at …