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Texas Orthopedics Opens Permanent Lakeway Location

August 23, 2019Filed Under: General, texas orthopedics Tagged With: Dr. Ai Mukai, Dr. Benjamin McArthur, Dr. Christopher Danney, Dr. Jason Somogyi, Dr. Joseph Snowden, Dr. Kelly Cline, Dr. Robert Blais, fracture care, joint replacement, Rheumatology, spine care, Sports Injuries, Texas Orthopedics, Texas Orthopedics Lakeway, X-rays

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 …

Texas Orthopedics Congratulates Our SuperDoctors Rising Stars for 2019

July 29, 2019Filed Under: General, texas orthopedics Tagged With: Dr. Austin Hill, Dr. Daniel Stewart, Dr. John McDonald, Dr. Kristopher Stockton, Dr. Robert Koval, Dr. Zachariah Logan, Texas Monthly SuperDoctors Rising Stars, Texas Orthopedics

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 …

Why are there more broken bones in summertime?

July 22, 2019Filed Under: General, texas orthopedics Tagged With: broken bones, broken bones in summer, Dr. Jason Somogyi, fractures, orthopedic surgeon, Texas Orthopedics

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 …

How do I sleep in a cast?

July 15, 2019Filed Under: General, texas orthopedics Tagged With: broken arm, broken bone, broken leg, fracture, orthopedic specialist, orthopedic surgeon, Sleeping with a cast, Texas Orthopedics

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.…

Patient Story: Robert’s Journey Through Disc Replacement Surgery

July 8, 2019Filed Under: Spine, texas orthopedics Tagged With: Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement, back pain, Dr. Ai Mukai, Dr. Atilla Onan, Mobi-C Disc Replacement, neck pain, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pinched nerve, spinal pain

54-year-old Robert Jackson is what many would call a ‘manly man’. He’s 6’2”, weighs 215 pounds and lifts weights regularly. He’s been a DPS State Trooper for 19 years and is a member of the Honor Guard.

But in the …

How to Know if Your Child Has Broken a Bone

July 2, 2019Filed Under: General, texas orthopedics Tagged With: broken bones, broken bones in summer, Dr. J.P. Rodriguez, fractures, kids' broken bones, orthopedic surgeon

Texas Orthopedics’ Dr. J.P. Rodriguez was recently featured in an article for Austin 360 (Austin American Statesman) on why kids may suffer more broken bones (or fractures) during the summertime.

It’s pretty simple he says. They’re running, jumping, playing, …

What are the most common women’s soccer injuries?

June 24, 2019Filed Under: texas orthopedics Tagged With: ACL tear, Dr. Christopher Danney, foot and ankle specialist, fracture, knee specialist, Ligament strain, sprain, tendonitis, Women's soccer injuries

More than 50 teams started out, but just a few remain…FIFA Women’s World Cup Soccer heats up this week as the finals approach—go Team USA!

We’re sure to see some amazing shots from these talented ladies – passes through …

What is Hip Impingement During Pregnancy?

June 17, 2019Filed Under: Hip, texas orthopedics Tagged With: Dr. John McDonald, Hip Impingement, Hip Impingement in Pregnancy, hip pain, Hip Specialist, physical therapy

A woman’s body weathers a lot of wear and tear during pregnancy and postpartum delivery. One part of the body in particular that can be hit pretty hard is the hips.

Hip impingement is something that our PM & …

Is there a link between diet and stress fractures in running?

June 10, 2019Filed Under: General, texas orthopedics Tagged With: Ankle Sprain, foot and ankle specialist, Hip Specialist, Orthopedic Surgeons, Plantar Fasciitis, sprains, Stress Fracture, tendonitis, Texas Orthopedics

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. …

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.…