From youth and high school to adult and professional leagues, basketball players of all levels and age groups are susceptible to a variety of sports injuries. We asked board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Scott Smith, to break down the most …
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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 …
Sprained or Broken? How to Tell a Sprain From a Break
When you sustain a severe injury — whether it’s a twisted ankle, pulled muscle or what you think could be a broken bone — it’s crucial that you get a proper diagnosis of the problem before getting back to intense …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
