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

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.

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.

Often, when patients experience knee pain, the first step they take is to consult with a knee specialist in order to discover the problem. There are many causes to knee pain, such as arthritis, sprains, strains, etc. In addition, knee pain can also be caused by problems with your back, hips, or feet.

Joint pain is a common problem that affects many people, and it can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, arthritis, and overuse. In recent years, new treatments have emerged which offer a more natural and less invasive approach to treating joint pain. Let’s explore these options - PRP and Orthobiologics.

Michael had an individualized treatment plan provided by the orthopedic specialists to assess his injuries and come up with the best plan of action to give him proper results.

With a mission to provide access to healthcare for southside residents of San Antonio, Ortho SA has partnered up with Christus Health and UIW Physical Therapy/Medical Students to make this possible.

The injection clinic here at Ortho SA is specifically designed just for injections, so it helps us fast-track patients that just need those injections.

There is a great deal of interest in injury prevention among athletes at all levels. Unfortunately, some injuries aren't preventable.

Like Dr. Murray says, "They're just going to happen, they're part of the game."

Visiting the doctor and being told you need surgery may be frightening, but it doesn't always happen. While there are certain diagnoses that always call for surgery, there are numerous others that do not.

It seems like people are getting hurt al the time and visit the doctor more often. When in reality, that is not the case at all. There are two factors that play into why it seems that way.

We asked Dr. Hinchey when it might be a good time for a patient to start considering a shoulder replacement.

Despite technological advances over the past multiple decades, the most important part of determining the cause of a patient’s shoulder pain remains the history and physical examination.

An Orthopaedic Surgeon has completed 13-14 years of formal education including an undergraduate degree, medical degree, residency training, and possibly an extra year in fellowship specialization year. Furthermore, after finishing residency training, THE BOARD CERTIFICATION PROCESS BEGINS. This is a rigorous process which takes a minimum of two years to complete.

We asked Dr. Shumaila Sarfani to explain hallux valgus, also known as a bunion.

A fellowship is a program for a physician to become a specialist in their chosen field.

We understand the idea of surgery can be intimidating. For joint pain sufferers who haven’t found proper relief and are looking for alternatives to surgery, amniotic injections could be the solution.