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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.
Life After A Shoulder Replacement
Lori had been suffering from shoulder pain that was limiting her ability to participate in activities she enjoyed. After visiting with Dr. Burns, she found out she was a candidate for shoulder replacement.
What Is A Shoulder Labral Tear?
A shoulder labral tear is a type of injury that is common among athletes and individuals of all ages. But, what exactly is it?
The Most Common Shoulder Injuries We See in San Antonio
Shoulder injuries are some of the most common injuries addressed by sports medicine professionals and orthopedic surgeons. If you're living with an injured shoulder, know that you don't have to suffer through the pain long-term.
Achilles Tendon Injury Recovery Story
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.
Amigos en Medicina
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.
Our Injection Clinic
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.
The Prevention of Injuries
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."
Surgery Is Not Always The Answer
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.
Why More People Are Seeing Physicians
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.
When to get A Shoulder Replacement
We asked Dr. Hinchey when it might be a good time for a patient to start considering a shoulder replacement.
My Approach to Shoulder Pain
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.