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When to Exercise Again After a Sports Injury
Playing sports and exercising has numerous benefits – and a few risks. Sports injuries happen. In fact, 8.6 million sports and recreation injuries are reported every year. You can do many things to help reduce your risk of getting hurt, but you can’t prevent an injury entirely. After an injury, it’s important to rest and…
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Warning Signs of a Concussion
A concussion can be a serious injury. It’s a type of brain injury called a traumatic brain injury. If you play sports, especially contact sports, you’re at a higher risk of sustaining a concussion. According to the CDC, up to 3.8 million sports and recreation-related concussions are reported every year. Although the risk of experiencing…
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Recovering from Hand Surgery: What to Expect
We use our hands from the moment we wake for brushing our teeth, making breakfast, and combing our hair, to the second we sleep, for turning out the lights, lowering ourselves into bed, and getting ourselves into a comfortable position. When your hands hurt, it can make even the most straightforward task seem difficult.... Read…
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Resuming Elective Surgeries and Procedures
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 elective surgeries at our hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. We are adhering to the requirements set forth by the…
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Free Online Foot Pain Seminar
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. Bring Your questions and learn more about how to get your feet healthy.... Read…
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What Happens During Sports Physical Therapy?
Playing sports is great for your mind and body, and more people are playing sports than ever before. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 30 million children and adolescents under 14 participate in youth sports. As for adults, the number is not as large, but it’s higher than it was…
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Cementless Partial Knee Replacement
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 are interested in returning to higher impact activities. The advantage of…
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Chronic Hand Pain: Common Causes
We use our hands all the time every day. In fact, they’re integral right now to me writing this blog post. We use them for driving, lifting, cooking, and self-care. When your hands hurt, that pain can disrupt your life. Your hands are composed of a complex and intricate combination of muscles, tendons,... Read More
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5 Ways to Prevent Sports Injuries
While sports injuries are common, the benefits of playing sports far outweigh the risks. In past years, there were as many as 8.6 million sports injuries in one year. Fortunately, there are simple ways you can help prevent injuries so you’re not one of the millions sidelined this year. At Texas Orthopedics Associates,... Read More
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Physical Therapy for Knee Pain: Can It Help?
There are so many ways to hurt your knee. From a traumatic accident or sports injury to overuse and arthritis, knee pain is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctors. In fact, according to the Cleveland Clinic, each year about 18 million people visit a doctor or a hospital for knee pain....…
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Pain Relief During a Pandemic – A Message From Robert J. Dimeff, M.D.
Do you need urgent pain relief as you manage a musculoskeletal injury or await an elective orthopedic procedure delayed due to COVID-19? Dear patients and friends: I am a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician with over 30 years of experience with professional sports teams, as well as with people just like you.... Read More
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F. Corry Payne, M.D. Retirement Announcement
Corry Payne, MD will be retiring from Texas Orthopaedic Associates, LLP as of April 15, 2020. For Medical Records, please contact Healthmark at 800-659-4035. For other inquiries, please contact Texas Orthopaedic Associates as 214-265-3200.... Read More