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Are Your Shoes to Blame for Your Foot Problems?
Did you know that the average American walks about two miles every day? Considering the typical life expectancy is roughly 80 years, that means we can expect to walk an average of about 60,000 miles during our lives — or roughly twice around the equator. That’s a lot of wear and tear on your feet…
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TOA Fort Worth has Moved!
Texas Orthopaedic Associates Fort Worth Is Moving! To Our Patients, We are excited to inform you that as of January 24, 2022, our 5701 Bryant Irvin Rd. locations will have moved, and we will begin seeing our Fort Worth patients at our new location: 5900 Altamesa Blvd. Suite 100 Fort Worth, TX 76132 We can’t…
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Repair Cartilage Damage with Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy
Cartilage damage is common, especially in weight-bearing joints like the knees and hips or the large ball-and-socket shoulder joints. In fact, cartilage damage is an integral part of arthritis, a condition affecting about a quarter of American adults. As a leading orthopaedics practice with offices in Dallas, Plano, Keller, Weatherford, and Fort Worth, Texas, Texas…
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6 Treatment Options When You’ve Injured Your Rotator Cuff
Each year, about 2 million Americans visit a doctor for rotator cuff problems that cause symptoms like shoulder pain, stiffness, and a decreased range of motion. Rotator cuffs are complex structures that play a major role in shoulder movement and stability, so if you have a rotator cuff problem, it’s really important to get appropriate…
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Is Your Work-From-Home Setup Taking a Toll on Your Wrists?
Ah, working from home! It’s the dream, right? Without the confines of a traditional office, you’re free to relax in comfort as you trip lightly through your daily responsibilities … right? Not always. While working from home may offer some advantages, it can actually take a big toll on your body — especially your wrists.…
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Can Stem Cell Therapy Help Arthritis?
Arthritis is an umbrella term for about 100 diseases that affect the joints. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which affects more than 32 million Americans. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions your joints wears away, leaving your bones to rub against each other. Arthritis commonly affects knee, hip, and shoulder joints.…
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When to Consider Bunion Surgery
Anyone can get a bunion, clinically known as hallux valgus, but they’re more common in women. A bunion is a bony bump that develops on the side of your foot, at the base of your big toe. About one in three adults over age 65 has a bunion. One of the reasons they’re more common…
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Sports Injury Clinic
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! For the duration of the Fall sports season, our Friday Night/Saturday Morning Sports Injury Clinics will be open for ALL athletes who…
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TOA Would Like to Give a Warm Welcome to Our Newest Physician – Dr. Michael Wheeler
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. A Texas Native, Dr. Wheeler grew up in Houston Texas and went on to attend Medical School at the University of Texas…
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Five Things That Make Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pain Worse
With so many people working from home these days in makeshift offices or at their dining room tables, some orthopedists are seeing an increase in repetitive work-related stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve that runs from your forearm through your wrist to your hand gets compressed.…
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What to Expect During Elbow Fracture Recovery
The elbow is at the center of it all when it comes to moving your arm. Your elbow joint connects your upper arm bone (humerus) to your two lower forearm bones, the ulna and the radius. Ligaments, muscles, and tendons hold it all together. Elbow fractures are common injuries, especially among children. They usually occur…
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How Does a Rotator Cuff Work?
Your rotator cuff is the activity hub of your shoulder. It’s a group of muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder joint and keep the top of your arm bone connected to your shoulder blade. The rotator cuff helps stabilize the shoulder and enables you to move your arm. With all its moving parts it’s,…
