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Meet Our Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon — Kathren McCarty, DPM
We are so excited to introduce the newest addition to our practice, Dr. McCarty — Board Certified Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon.
Proper Sleep Positioning for the Spine
Have you ever wondered how to maintain proper spinal alignment when you sleep? Let's explore the importance of sleep posture and how to align your spine optimally while sleeping, with insights from our fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Richardson.
Orthopedic Surgery: Pre & Post-Op Expectations for Different Joint Replacements
Whether it's a hip, knee, ankle, or shoulder replacement, the recovery process may be different for each surgery. here's our pre- & post-op guide for a variety of joint replacement surgeries
Can You Prevent Hand & Wrist Arthritis?
In this blog, let's explore the question: Can we truly prevent hand & wrist arthritis? Discover proactive measures for safeguarding your hands and preventing arthritis with lifestyle changes and targeted exercises.
What is a Herniated Disk?
Are worried you might have a herniated disk or just curious what a herniated disk entails? Let’s dive into the causes, symptoms, and possible treatment options for a herniated disk with our fellowship trained spine surgeon, Dr. Richardson.
Meet Our Spine Surgeon — Kevin Richardson, DO
We are so excited to introduce the newest addition to our practice, Dr. Richardson — Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon.
Understanding and Treating a Boxer's Fracture
Are worried you might have a boxer’s fracture or just curious what a dislocated shoulder is? Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and possible treatment options for a boxer’s fracture.
Common Misconceptions About Sports Medicine
The field of sports medicine encompasses more than just treating injuries. Let’s dive into some common misconceptions about sports medicine!
What Are The Symptoms of A Concussion?
Concussions are commonly linked to injuries in sports, car accidents, falls, and other situations involving a blow to the head. But, what exactly is a concussion and what are the symptoms?
Texas High School Hall of Famer Back On The Field
Congratulations Dr. DeLee on being inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. This is such a remarkable accomplishment!
Meet Our Sports Medicine Physician — Samantha Baginski, DO
We are so excited to introduce the newest addition to our practice, Dr. Baginski — Sports Medicine Physician.
Meet Our Hand Surgeon — Brandon Stein, MD
We are so excited to introduce the newest addition to our practice, Dr. Stein — Board-Eligible Orthopedic Hand Surgeon.
Information for Ortho San Antonio Patients Covered by AETNA
We wanted to let our patients know that even though CHRISTUS may not be in-network with AETNA (starting July 3rd), our providers are still available to provide you with the care you need
Top Questions About Ankle Sprains
It’s that time of year when student-athletes are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to hit the field, court, and track again. One of the most common injuries we see in athletes is an ankle sprain. Let’s dive into some FAQ questions about this injury!
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Guide to Safer Surgery
The development of medical technology has enabled the performance of joint replacement operations to be done without an overnight stay in a hospital, making it possible for patients to go through this procedure and leave on the same day.
What is a shoulder dislocation?
Are worried you might have a dislocated shoulder or just curious what a dislocated shoulder is? Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and possible treatment options for a shoulder dislocation.
What Is Ankle Arthritis?
Curious about what ankle arthritis is? Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for ankle arthritis.
What Is The Most Common Elbow Injury?
One of the most common elbow conditions is tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis. It is a common condition. Anyone who uses their upper extremities for a significant amount of activity, such as players of other racquet sports, golfers, is susceptible to this condition. It usually resolves by itself if we do nothing.
Elbow Surgery Patient
I had had an incident where I was surfing and it was relatively routine, I fell off my surfboard, you know, it was probably two-meter green face waves, nothing to be concerned about. As I'm getting churned underwater, I feel a snap in my right elbow, and at that point, I knew I needed to make my way back to the shore and kind of figure out what had gone on. I figured when I got home, I need to go ahead and take care of it immediately.
Dr. Burns’ Clinical study
Our very own, Dr. Travis Burns, was recently involved with a research study involving MLKIS.