Sport Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
Gone are the days when people with health problems had very limited treatment options: medications and surgery. There has emerged a treatment approach that is deemed one of the most promising frontiers in modern medicine – biologic therapy. Unlike pharmacological products which are synthesized chemically, biologics are made from naturally occurring substances and work by…
People who lead active lives know that no matter how careful we are, we can’t prevent every injury. Runners, in particular, are prone to injuries to the knees, legs, and feet. While many of these injuries aren’t severe, and we can address them with home remedies, some injuries need attention from a medical expert. What…
An orthopedic doctor is a medical professional who focuses on keeping your muscles and bones healthy. Your muscles and bones form the musculoskeletal system, which provides structure to the body and allows you to move around. It also includes connective tissues like ligaments and tendons. An orthopedic doctor can diagnose and treat all kinds of…
One of the secrets to living life without physical limits is to take care of your orthopedic health. At All-Star Orthopedics of Austin, our foremost goal is to help our patients feel, move, and live better. This fuels our unwavering dedication to providing the highest quality of restorative and preventive care—the latter of which, we…
Surgery, while commonly performed to treat a broad range of musculoskeletal problems, including arthritis, sports injuries, and occupational injuries, is not always the best approach. First of all, surgery is often the last resort recommended by doctors, barring severe injuries. For example, displaced fractures usually need surgery. For arthritis patients, non-surgical approaches are usually exhausted…
Pain along your lower leg could have many different causes. Three of the most likely causes are shin splints, stress fractures, and chronic exertional compartment syndrome. So, which of these three do you have, or is your condition something else entirely? Let’s talk about the differences and similarities among these conditions, and where you can…
Whether you have performed squatting motions or knee rotations, or if you’ve perhaps recently played sports that involve making sudden stops and turns with your legs and knees, you may have torn a meniscus in your knee. Each knee has two menisci, which are each C-shaped sections of cartilage that provide a cushion between your…
Hip replacement surgery is a major procedure that requires a lot of planning and preparation on your part. Recovery from the procedure can take weeks, so it is best to think about how you can prepare for a smooth recovery time. Once you schedule a hip replacement surgery, you might have fears or questions. You…
To receive the best care for your orthopedic (musculoskeletal) condition, it is important to choose the right kind of orthopedic practice. These medical practices vary widely, and they each have different strengths and specializations. From joint replacement to sports medicine to general orthopedic medicine, you can take a look at the options that are available…
Orthopedic surgeons are doctors specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, disorders, and diseases. They have the training and experience necessary to treat common and complex orthopedic issues using an individualized approach that may include a combination of nonsurgical and surgical treatment methods. Sports and work-related injuries and joint diseases are all within the area…
