Shoulder/Elbow

Treatment Options for Shoulder Pain

July 27, 2022Filed Under: Shoulder/Elbow Tagged With: orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, rotator cuff, rotator cuff tear, shoulder, shoulder arthritis, Shoulder doctor, Shoulder injury, shoulder pain, shoulder replacement, shoulder specialist, shoulder surgery

The shoulder is made up of several joints, tendons and muscles that allow for a wide range of motion in the arm. Because the shoulder has more mobility than any other joint in the body, the soft tissues and bony …

Dr. Smith Explains Frozen Shoulder for The Healthy

November 22, 2021Filed Under: Shoulder/Elbow Tagged With: frozen shoulder, orthopedic surgeon, shoulder pain, shoulder specialist

Frozen shoulder can be a difficult to live with because it’s a painful condition that can take up to a year to resolve. Board certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Scott Smith recently shared his expertise on frozen shoulder symptoms and treatment …

What Causes Shoulder Pain at Night?

January 7, 2021Filed Under: shoulder injuries, Shoulder pain, Shoulder/Elbow Tagged With: Arthritis, bursitis, Osteoarthritis, rotator cuff injuries, Ryan Tibbetts, shoulder, shoulder arthritis, shoulder pain, shoulder pain at night, shoulder specialist, tendonitis

Shoulder pain that develops at night while you’re sleeping can be a frustrating and sleep-depriving problem. Orthopedic surgeon and shoulder specialist, Dr. Ryan Tibbetts, says shoulder pain at night is more common than you might think. “One of the …

Staying Pain-Free During COVID-19: Hips

May 15, 2020Filed Under: Arthritis, bursitis, Dr. Barbara Bergin, Hip, joint pain, Shoulder/Elbow

From the blog of Dr. Barbara Bergin

Behind knees and shoulders, hips are one of the most troublesome parts of our bodies…particularly us gals. And it goes double during COVID-19, so listen up! I divide hip pain into 3 areas: …

What’s the difference between Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow?

March 25, 2019Filed Under: Shoulder/Elbow, texas orthopedics Tagged With: Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Elbow doctor, Golfer's Elbow, hand and wrist surgeon, Lateral Epicondylitis, Medial Epicondylitis, tennis elbow, Texas Orthopedics, Texas Orthopedics Lakeway

Golf is front and center this week with the Dell Technologies Match Play tournament. Along with tennis, it’s one of those sports we are fortunate to be able to play year-round in Central Texas. A common injury that affects both …

Five Tips for Preventing Pitcher’s Elbow

February 25, 2019Filed Under: elbow injuries, shoulder injuries, Shoulder/Elbow Tagged With: Board-certified orthopedic surgeons, Elbow doctor, Elbow injury, Pitcher's Elbow, Shoulder doctor, Shoulder injury, tendonitis, Texas Orthopedics

With baseball season upon us, now is a good time for reminders on how to keep your slugger safe and free from injury.

Overuse injuries are responsible for nearly half of all sports injuries suffered by middle and high school …

Shoulder Surgery and Teens

April 9, 2018Filed Under: shoulder injuries, Shoulder/Elbow

Surgery to correct shoulder injuries from sports is a common and effective treatment for many. New research shows, however, that nonoperative treatments (without surgery) for such injuries in teens may prove more successful, especially if they’re planning to return to …

Avoiding Common Golf Injuries

March 19, 2018Filed Under: elbow injuries, epicondylitis, golf injuries, golfer's elbow, Shoulder/Elbow

Golf greats from around the world will convene in Austin this week for the Dell Technologies Match Play tournament.

Golf is an excellent sort that can be enjoyed year-round in Central Texas, and it has loads of wellness benefits–such as …