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…
Since both orthopedic doctors and chiropractors relieve the discomfort caused by musculoskeletal system issues, most people assume that both are the same. Even though orthopedics and chiropractic share strikingly overlapping characteristics, there is much difference between both disciplines regarding the education, specialties, and scope of practice. If you are also one of those who think…
The elbow is a hinge type of joint that connects the upper arm bone to the forearm bones. It is made up of three bones: the ulna, humerus, and radius and allows you to bend and straighten your arms, and reach, lift, and move objects. The bones of the elbow are supported by muscles, ligaments,…
Sports are an excellent way to keep in top shape and health. However, playing sports isn’t without risks. Most sports injuries occur because of accidents, poor form or technique, and incorrect gear use. No matter the cause, it’s still best to prevent injuries and be prepared for them if they occur. One of the best…
Sustaining injuries are inevitable when you play sports. Overtraining, lack of conditioning, and incorrect form or technique can all lead to sports injuries. Sometimes, it might be something you couldn’t have prevented, like impacts, accidents, or collisions with other players. These injuries can range from bruises, sprains, and muscle tears to broken bones and progressive…
We all want to keep our joints healthy and pain-free so that we can live an active, healthy life. However, the protective cartilage which provides cushioning in our joints naturally wears down over time, and cartilage cannot regrow itself – so we must seek extra help. The good news is that stem cell therapy has…
If you’re living with arthritis or any other musculoskeletal condition that’s causing you chronic or debilitating pain, your best course of action is to see an orthopedic surgeon in order to receive appropriate and effective care. Orthopedic surgeons specialize in both the non-surgical and surgical treatment of the full range of conditions that affect the…
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…
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows an orthopedic doctor to diagnose and treat problems inside a joint. The procedure utilizes small surgical instruments and an arthroscope, which is a thin metal tube attached to a fiber-optic video camera for the doctor’s real-time viewing of the joint. The physician can then remove or fix…
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…
