Texas Orthopedics’ very own Dr. Barbara Bergin received Top Ten honors in three events at this year’s National Reining Horse Association’s2013 Futurity and North American Affiliate Championship in Oklahoma City. Riding Starbucks for Chex (barn name Sampson for
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More on Plantar Fasciitis
Post provided by Barbara Bergin, MD
Let me say first off, that if you’re not the kind of person who would floss their teeth to prevent tooth decay, you probably won’t be interested in this or most of what I …
Return of Football Season Brings Attention to High Injury Rates and Need for Prevention
Post provided by The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
According to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
– The 2009 football season saw over 1.2 million football-related injuries
– Such injuries resulted in more than $2.8 billion total medical costs …
You Kick Like A Girl
Post provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Significant differences in knee alignment and muscle activation exist between men and women while kicking a soccer ball, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. …
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Post provided by Scott Smith, MD
I saw my first surgical reconstruction of a ruptured ACL in 1981. I began studying ACL’s in 1991. I performed my first ACL reconstruction in 1992. Since starting my practice in Austin in 1996 …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Part 2
Post provided by Robert Foster, MD
In the last post we discussed how CTS is diagnosed and nonsurgical treatment. Part two discusses the surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Surgical carpal tunnel release remains the standard of care for severe …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Part 1
Post provided by Robert Foster, MD.
In 2009 over one million people sought medical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). It is estimated that carpal tunnel syndrome affects nearly three percent of the population, or over 8 million people in
…Adult Repetitive Strain Disorders, Part Two
Post provided by Barbara Bergin, MD
In the last post we discussed what repetitive strain disorders are, why we get them, and what you can do about them. Today’s post continues with getting back to what you love after getting …
Adult Repetitive Strain Disorders, Part One
Post provided by Barbara Bergin, MD
Why do we get repetitive strain disorders?
– Because our bodies wear out and we do a lot of repetitive activities. As our population ages we’re seeing more and more of these disorders. I …
Our Medical Team Members
The Central Texas medical team on the ground includes:
– Scott Smith, M.D., Texas Orthopedics
– Joel Hurt, M.D., Texas Orthopedics
– Michael Loeb, M.D., Texas Orthopedics
– Tim Gueramy, M.D., Medical Park Orthopedic Clinic
– Will Curtis, M.D., Anesthesiology…
