Working from home may sound idyllic. But without the proper preparations, your makeshift in-home office could wind up causing a lot of wrist pain. Here’s why — and how we can help relieve those symptoms.
Nov 1st, 2021
Working from home may sound idyllic. But without the proper preparations, your makeshift in-home office could wind up causing a lot of wrist pain. Here’s why — and how we can help relieve those symptoms.
Arthritis is a chronic condition that has no cure. However, there are plenty of treatment options. Learn about one of the newest and most innovative treatment options that may be able to reduce your arthritis symptoms.
Bunions are painful bumps that develop on the side of your foot, adjacent to your big toe. Learn when surgery is your best bet to reduce the pain and discomfort.
Friday nights in North Texas are all about high school football! And our physicians are devoted fans! That’s why they want to make sure you/your child’s injury is seen quickly and treated professionally!
TOA would like to give a warm welcome to our newest physician – Dr. Michael Wheeler. Dr. Wheeler is a spine surgeon that will be serving patients in our Dallas and Plano locations.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common and painful wrist condition. There are many ways to treat it, and a lot of ways you can inadvertently make it worse. Learn the five things to avoid that increase carpal tunnel syndrome pain.
An elbow fracture can derail an active, fun-filled summer. Learn how to treat and heal this painful and common injury.
Does your shoulder hurt? You may have a rotator cuff injury. Find out how this complicated body part works.
Texas Orthopaedic Associates is now part of OrthoLoneStar, the largest private orthopedic practice in Texas. Find out what that means for you and your family.
Dear Patient, I am excited to announce that I have accepted a position at The UT Health McGovern Medical School Department of Orthopedic Surgery in Houston, where I will continue to care for my patients as I have done in the past.
Are you ready to train hard -- I mean, really hard? If so, D1 Sports Training may be the right challenge for you. Learn about D1 Sports Training programs for both children and adults.
Dear Patient, Effective April 1, 2021, Texas Orthopaedic Associates will be under a new tax identification number due to us becoming part of OrthoLoneStar. OrthoLoneStar was created through a merger of six orthopaedic practices in Houston, Austin,
Physical therapy is not just for the injured. Learn how physical therapy can help most people move better, get stronger, and reduce their risk of injury.
All Locations will be open tomorrow, February 19th, 2021. Our staff is still calling to reschedule appointments. Thank you for your patience.
Clinic Openings: 8210 Walnut Hill will be open and seeing patients tomorrow, 2/18/21. Physical Therapy at 8081 Walnut Hill Ln.
Due to winter road conditions, all locations will be closed Tuesday, February 16th 2021. When conditions improve, we will be calling to reschedule appointments. Check back for more updates... Stay safe and enjoy your snow day!
Due to inclement weather, we will be closed on Monday, 2/15/21. If you need to reschedule, please call the office at (214) 750-1207.
Currently all locations are open and seeing patients. If you need to reschedule due to inclement weather, please call (214) 750-1207.
Bone fractures are common and painful. Often fracture treatment entails a cast. Sometimes, however, you’ll need surgery to repair it. Find out why and when you’d need surgery to repair a broken bone.
TOA would like to give a warm welcome to Dr’s Damond Blueitt, Curtis Bush, Dr. John Conway, George LeBus, Dean Papaliodis, & Keith Watson.
Do you have chronic muscle pain or soft tissue pain that's difficult to treat? Learn if stem cell therapy can help you heal quicker and what you can expect during a treatment session.
ACL injuries happen often among athletes, especially women. Learn the most common causes of these knee injuries so you can take precautions to prevent them.
OrthoLoneStar is physician owned and comprised of six divisions from across Texas. It includes Dallas-based W.B. Carrell Clinic and Texas Orthopaedic Associates, Houston-based Fondren Orthopedic Group and Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Austin-bas
An MRI is a powerful imaging tool that can help doctors diagnose and treat a variety of conditions and monitor your treatment progress. Find out if an MRI can help you.
To Dr. Hohman Patients: You are receiving this letter as you have seen Dr. Donald W. Hohman at our office. We were notified late last month that he would be departing Texas Orthopaedic Associates as of October 30, 2020. Dr. Hohman’s new office location
Ready to get back in the game after an injury? Find out when and how to do it safely so that you don’t re-injure yourself.
If you play sports, you’re at risk of getting a concussion. Learn the signs of a concussion so you can get the treatment you need to protect your brain.
Does your hand or wrist hurt, and nonsurgical treatments haven’t helped? Learn what you can expect after hand surgery, so you can plan a speedy recovery.
To our patients, The safety and security of you, your families, caregivers and our staff is our highest priority. Given the current guidance from Governor Greg Abbott and local county officials, Texas Orthopaedic Associates has resumed ele
Meet Our Foot Expert Please join us for a FREE web-based seminar, as we discuss foot pain. Dr. Sakowski is a board-certified foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon who will present on topics such as, arthritis, bunions, hammer toes, plantar fasciitis, etc. Bri
No athlete wants to be sidelined for long after an injury. Learn how a sports physical therapy specialist can help you heal quickly, become stronger, and get you back in the game.
Dr. Hohman is proud to be one of the first surgeons in the country to offer his patients the first FDA-cleared cementless Partial Knee Replacement available in the US. Starting in July of 2020, Dr. Hohman will offer this treatment option for patients who
Hand pain can be debilitating. Find out the most common causes of chronic hand pain and how to reduce or eliminate your pain.
Playing sports is a great way to keep in shape and make friends. It’s also a way to get injured, if you’re not careful. Learn 5 easy ways to reduce your risk of getting injured while paying sports and having fun.
Knee pain can make it challenging to do simple things like walk or get out of bed. Learn how physical therapy can help reduce knee pain and increase mobility and flexibility so you can go back to doing the things you love.
Do you need urgent pain relief as you manage a musculoskeletal injury or await an elective orthopedic procedure delayed due to COVID-19?
The current medical environment with COVID-19 provides a very unique and trying time for all of us. As your joint replacement surgeon, I want to reassure you that you remain my number one priority.
Are your arthritis symptoms interfering with your quality of life? Learn how stem cell therapy, an innovative regenerative treatment, can help you find relief in just a few weeks.
Ouch! If you dislocated your shoulder you’ll be in severe pain. Your shoulder will swell and also look like something is not quite right. Learn why you should get to a doctor right away, and not try to pop it back into the socket on your own.
If you’ve torn your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), you’re not alone. It’s a common knee injury that often strikes athletes but can happen to anyone. Learn more about what happens when the ACL tears and what’s involved in your road to recovery.
Do you have a bunion? Is it making everyday tasks like walking uncomfortable? Bunions can cause serious damage and pain to your entire foot. Don’t suffer in silence. Keep reading to learn how surgery can ease your pain.
When it comes to recovering from an injury, sometimes your body needs a little extra help. Shockwave therapy is a noninvasive treatment that can alleviate many chronic musculoskeletal conditions by stimulating your body’s own healing powers.
If you’re determined to ramp up your exercise regimen with running, there are a few rules of the road you should follow to prevent injury. Here are a few tips for safeguarding your feet and ankles.
Playing sports can help kids broaden their physical abilities and learn teamwork, but it also increases their risk of suffering a painful repetitive stress injury. Here’s how you can help your young athlete stay healthy and in the game.
You played hard, and now you’re paying hard, too. Your knees aren’t what they used to be, so it’s time for replacement surgery. Should you replace them both at once, or one at a time? Here’s what you need to consider.
You’ve tried everything from home exercises to physical therapy, but your rotator cuff injury is still causing you pain. Here’s how to know when you need surgery.
Life is full of little aches and pains, such as in your hand, wrist, and elbow. But how do you know when the situation is serious enough to seek medical attention?
If you’re athletic, you don’t like to be sidelined — especially for surgery. Playing to your potential post-surgery requires patience. Here are some tips to start playing again gradually to ensure you don’t harm your rotator cuff repair.
Unlike being sidelined by an unexpected injury, knee replacement surgery affords you the opportunity to do a little preparation in advance for a smooth recovery.
Do you have chronic pain due to a deteriorating hip joint? A hip replacement can give you a new, pain-free lease on life. This surgery removes the damaged portions of your hip and replaces them with long-lasting artificial components.
Orthopaedic surgery is usually about restoring pain-free mobility, so the time and discomfort associated with surgical recovery can be frustrating for patient and surgeon alike. Stem cell therapy emerges as an exciting technique to shorten recovery.
All locations will remain closed tomorrow. Check back for updates. Hope all are safe and warm in these weather conditions!
Happy Holidays to you and yours from all of us at Texas Orthopaedic Associates!
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If you receive a letter from your insurance company stating that one or more of your Texas Orthopaedic Associates Physicians will no longer participate in your healthcare network effective June 2018 please rest assured this is not the case...
We have added a new specialist in non-operative and regenerative medicine to our practice. Dr Dimeff starts January 2018.
We have added a new orthopedic surgeon to our practice. Dr. Sakowski starts on September 1, 2017.
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Major League Baseball in partnership with USA Baseball have created a new web site called Pitch Smart to help educate youth baseball players, parents, and coaches about how to play the game safely...
We have added two new orthopedic surgeons to our practice. Dr. Raynor started on September 1, 2015 and Dr. Kruse started with us on January 4, 2016.
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When temperatures hit triple digits, the last thing on most Plano residents’ to-do lists is go outside and exercise strenuously. Dr. Michael Landers, a sports medicine physician with Texas Orthopaedic Associates in Plano, shares sound advice for dealing..
Dr. Miskovsky is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery with a Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha...
More than 40 physicians credentialed to practice at Texas Institute for Surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas are recognized by D Magazine in its October issue, Best Doctors 2012. Best Doctors is an annual peer-re
Fall Sports: Staying Active While Being Safe for the Season Orthopaedic surgeons share tips to help athletes stay clear of sports injuries this fall
Dr. James Sterling, physical medicine and rehabilitation physician on the medical staff of Texas Orthopaedic Associates, was interviewed on KDFW (Ch. 4) about baseline testing for concussion. Baseline testing helps to improve concussion care for local...
Dr. James Montgomery, orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff of Texas Orthopaedic Associates, was mentioned in a story on KDAF (Ch. 33) about the website Friends in Kneed. The site provides a place for injured athletes who have sustained knee injuries...
Featured in Dallas Weekly, StreamingOR an innovative video technology that offers new options to doctors and patients devloped by Dallas entrepreneur Clayton Redmon, owner of StreamVenue Healthcare. Dr. Jim Montgomery, considered one of the nation’s leadi
Dr. Robert Scheinberg, an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff of Texas Orthopaedic Associates, was interviewed for a story that ran Thursday on KTVT (Ch. 11). The story featured StreamingOR, an innovative technology being used to stream live surgerie
Dr. James Montgomery, an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff of Texas Orthopaedic Associates, was interviewed for a story that ran Friday on WFAA (Ch. 8). The story featured Friends in Kneed, a resource for recovering athletes. A teen patient created t
Please complete the following online forms before your first appointment. Each form will open in a new window, please complete one at a time. Please scroll to bottom of page and click submit upon completion of each form. If you have any problems or...
The physicians at Texas Orthopaedic Associates are among the most highly trained and experienced specialists in the demanding disciplines of orthopaedics and sports medicine. With fellowship-trained and board-certified physicians, the group offers...
Dr. Michael Landers is board certified in family practice and holds a certificate of added qualifications in Sports Medicine. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to sports medicine in secondary and higher education. He graduated f
Texas Orthopaedic Associates has teamed up with Dallas Orthopedic Center to raise the bar, bringing patients an even higher level of service and expertise than ever before.
TOA orthopedists Michael Champine, John Early, Jim Montgomery, Scott Paschal, John Racanelli, Timothy Schacherer, Robert Scheinberg and James Sterling have all been honored by being named to D Magazine’s 2009 roster of “Best Doctors in Dallas.” This is...
For your convenience, we have included electronic forms that will need to be completed before treatment at TOA. Click the links below to download the forms in pdf format:
David grew up in Allen, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1992 with a bachelors degree in health. Serving as an Athletic Trainer for the Texas A&M football team, he gained invaluable experience in the field of Sports Medicine. He attained
Darren grew up in Sherwood, Oregon. He graduated from Abilene Christian University in 1996 with a bachelors degree in biology. He then attended University of North Texas Health Sciences Center for Physician Assistant Studies and graduated in 2000. Darre
Kassidy grew up in Rocksprings, Texas where she was a 14-time Texas State Champion in track and cross country. She went on to run track at Baylor University where she received a Bachelors of Science in Education. Kassidy attended PA school at George Wash
Please complete the following online form before your first appointment. The form will open in a new window. Please cycle through each page and click submit upon completion of the form. If you have any problems or questions completing the form, please cont
Recognized as a leading authority in sports medicine and in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder, Dr. Scott Paschal is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to each and every patient....
Dr. Steven Thornton is recognized as a leader in the age of minimally invasive surgery. His expertise includes arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow, and hip with an emphasis on advanced arthroscopic techniques...
A board certified sports medicine, sports medicine concussion and conservative spine specialist, Dr. James C. Sterling uses a holistic approach to alleviate musculoskeletal problems and return patients to daily routines and recreational activities...