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 …
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How do I sleep in a cast?
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.…
Is there a link between diet and stress fractures in running?
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. …
Dr. Vilas Saldanha Receives the Frist Humanitarian Award
Just days before we prepare to honor our nation’s military heroes on Memorial Day, Texas Orthopedics is proud to share news about one of our own heroes, Dr. Vilas Saldanha.
Dr. Saldanha was recently awarded the HCA Healthcare “Frist …
Is pickleball the new tennis?
Pickleball is gaining popularity on the courts these days over tennis. It has a reported 2.8 million registered players across the United States, commonly known as “picklers.”
It’s a modern hybrid between tennis, ping pong, and badminton. The greatest group …
Returning to School After Sports-Related Surgery
During the spring time, at Texas Orthopedics, we are often busy helping our young athletes recover from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, and other sports injuries. In total, there are more than 2.5 million ER visits annually due to …
Dr. Stockton Gets Patients Back on Their Feet with Innovative Ankle Surgery
Dr. Kris Stockton knows a thing or two about ankles and feet. Some of you may remember him kicking that winning field goal for the big UT/A & M game back in 1995.
Now he’s using his talents and …
Patient Story: Thomas Goebel Back on the Court Thanks to Two Texas Orthopedics Physicians
When 65-year-old Thomas Goebel walked into Texas Orthopedics to see Dr. David Savage, he was in excruciating hip pain. A few days earlier, he was aggressively practicing for a national racquetball tournament when he rotated the wrong way and …
What’s the difference between Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow?
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 …
Six Tips for Safe Skiing
Skiers and snowboarders heading to the slopes this Spring Break should be aware that most injuries happen in the afternoon when fatigue sets in and your legs are tired from morning runs. Other factors that may lead to an injury …
