Dr. Vilas Saldanha is a firm believer in service, both for our country and for the medical well-being of Central Texans.
The board-certified, orthopedic trauma surgeon recently moved to Texas after serving as a Major in the United States …
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Updated Texas Orthopedics SuperDoctors
It’s a new year, and Texas Orthopedics is thrilled to share an update on our already long list of outstanding physicians who have been recognized as the Texas Monthly SuperDoctors and SuperDoctors Rising Stars by their peers and patients:
Physical …
The New Year and Common Gym Injuries
One of the most popular resolutions people set forth for the new year is to get in shape. For many, that journey begins at the gym.
Last year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that there were more than half-a-million …
Holiday Proofing Your House
A word of caution this holiday season if hosting a party or gathering at your home that includes young ones or seniors. They could be at risk of a serious fall-related injury if your home is strewn with packages and …
Winter Pain Relief without Medicine
A recent article from Consumer Reports detailed the effectiveness of non-opioid alternatives to managing both chronic and post-surgery pain.
Our board-certified, orthopedic surgeons in Austin are seeing more cases of chronic pain currently as it tends to flare up now …
Dr. Bergin on KXAN with Holiday Safety Tips
The image of Clark Griswold stringing holiday lights on his house high up on a ladder always gets a few laughs at this time of year. But as board-certified, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barbara Bergin reminds us, it’s only fun and …
5 Tips for Holiday Ladder Safety
Here’s something you don’t want rank #1 spot in: ladder injuries. Our country leads the world in the most ladder-related deaths. And ER physicians see more than 164,000 ladder injuries every year (World Health Organization).
And we’re now …
Hand, Wrist and Shoulder Specialist: Meet Dr. Jason Somogyi
Have you heard of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? It’s a painful, tightening or numbness of the hand limiting functionality.
Dr. Jason Somogyi is one of Texas Orthopedics’ fellowship-trained hand and wrist doctors who can help treat and/or correct this condition.…
Celebrating World Physical Therapy Day Today!
World Physical Therapy Day is today and is all about recognizing the great contributions that physical therapists make to keep people well, mobile and independent. We have a great team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and hand therapists that do
…How Old is Too Old for Hip, Knee Surgery?
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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