Arlington Orthopedic Associates, P.A.

The Fort Worth Vaqueros are playing tomorrow at 7:30 pm! AOA and NTO will be attending as team doctors and sponsors! Let’s cheer on our local soccer team! 🥳

Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚴‍♂️

Dr. Westkaemper, Dr. McSpadden, and Brian Bosworth, PA-C, know the importance of staying active for joint health. Cycling is a fantastic way to keep fit, enjoy the outdoors, and promote sustainable transportation.

Here’s to more miles and happy knees!💪

The AOA worker’s compensation team had a “camping” themed meeting with Dr. Westkaemper! 🏕️

We had hamburgers, s’mores, and shared stories around the board room. 🍔

We’re working hard to become your source for worker’s compensation needs!

We will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. We honor and remember those who served.🕊️

May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and we're shining a light on the most common type: osteoarthritis.

Let's spread awareness and support those affected. Remember, AOA Orthopedic Specialists is here to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. 💪

AOA came out to support the 8th annual Run4Elise 5k and 1 mile fun run! 💙

Run4Elise benefits the Swim4Elise Foundation that serves as a tribute to Elise Cerami's life, advocating for water safety through swimming scholarships and community educational initiatives.

Learn more about the Swim4Elise foundation here: https://www.swim4elise.com/

“A great big shout out to Dr. Roberts and his team. My wife and I live a very active lifestyle. Getting back to the things we enjoy is really a game changer. My knee replacement surgery was a life changing decision. I gave it time, much thought and felt my body would tell me when the time was right. My only regret is that I didn’t do the surgery sooner. The orthopedic team was so dialed in. They have the process down to a science. Everything from the pain control to rehab of the knee joint was so well managed. In three months, I was back to doing the things I truly enjoy. I was a little reluctant to go on a long trip but took a chance and we flew to Portugal. The trip was amazing and with the knee replacement I was able to navigate all the technical aspects of the trip. Pain free at last! Thanks again to a wonderful orthopedic team.” - Barry Allen

Think you know everything about joint replacements? Think again! 🤔 At AOA, we're busting myths left and right to ensure you have the facts about joint replacements.

Don't let misconceptions hold you back from living pain-free. Trust the experts at AOA for all your joint replacement needs. 💪

AOA & NTO are the new proud partners of the Fort Worth Vaqueros and the Fort Worth Vaqueros Academy! ⚽

The FTW Vaqueros are a fan-centric minor league soccer team in the heart of Forth Worth. They also created a free youth academy, to ensure economic constraints don’t hinder the opportunities of talented players. AOA & NTO have the honor of being the team doctors for both teams.

Their first game is May 11th so be sure to go out and support! 🎉

“Dr. Eric Wieser performed a lumbar laminectomy & fusion on me on 10/16/2023. I consider him my “miracle doctor.” I am a 73-year-old woman, and I could not use my legs off and on from June 2023 until my surgery date. I would sit for a graduation ceremony or dance recital for my grandchildren and lose all feeling in one or both legs within five minutes of getting up to walk. It was very scary and even though I had issues with tingling, weakness, and numbness in my legs in the past 10 years, this was to the point I would have no feeling in my left leg and could not walk on it. I would fall over. I developed foot drop in my right foot, and I had an MRI that showed I had spinal stenosis. I tried therapy and two epidural spinal injections that only gave me a one-week temporary relief with each injection. I finally told Dr. Wieser I could not live with this pain and lack of mobility. He performed the surgery and worked his miracle. I am now 5+ months post-surgery and I am better than I have been in 10 years.

[AOA Orthopedic Specialists] has the very best doctors and therapy department. I am a big fan of this facility, their personal care of their patients, and my own personal experience with this group. I highly recommend this group of miracle workers. Also, Dr. Frank Rodriguez did my total hip replacement in 2015 and my total right knee replacement in 2018. Dr. Ryan Murphy did my husband's lumbar laminectomy and did an excellent job. I am a happy patient of AOA and I continue to improve every week.” - Sharon Kendrick 💙

The Total Solar Eclipse was one for the books! Our doctors stepped outside to enjoy it and we hope you got to also!🌞🌚 Comment your cool pictures!

The Texas Rangers won against the Chicago Cubs in the season opener yesterday! Swipe to see the traitor in the office.😜

“AOA has turned my bad situations into good ones. I have had a few injuries while playing football, but I was able to overcome those injuries because of the help from AOA. Every time I go see them, they welcome me with a big smile, ready to help. I am very grateful for everyone who works with AOA. I wouldn't choose anywhere else to go to with my injuries. Dr. Daniels is at all our games and is someone I can have a conversation with before/after. He is also someone I can trust with my physical well-being. I couldn't ask for a better team physician.”
- Dylan Lamphere, Oakridge High School Athlete

AOA showed up and showed out at the Mansfield Pickle Parade! 🍀

Mansfield is known as the Pickle capital of Texas and AOA did not disappoint with the outfits.

The Pickle Parade & Palooza includes everything from pickle runs, to pet parades, to crowning pickle queens! If you didn’t attend this year, there’s always next year. 🥒

“I was very grateful when Dr. Freese agreed to repair my ACL/meniscus tear. At 63 I knew the surgery, repair, and recovery would be a challenge. His confidence that I would do well really helped me through the physical therapy and healing. Thanks to his surgery skill, along with his encouragement, I was back in my garden at 7 months, on my knees planting tulip bulbs. At 9 months I was at Disney running/walking the Princess race with my sister and niece, and walking 20,000 steps a day with no pain. I couldn’t be more thankful for his great care.” - Lori Sultemeier

Learn all about joint replacements “then” versus “now” with Dr.’s Burnett, Rubin, and Pond. 👨‍⚕️

“Advancements in anesthesia and pain management techniques have decreased post operative pain and discomfort which allows quicker rehabilitation and recovery.” – Dr. James Burnett

“Some of the advances in hip replacements, regarding both approach (anterior), and some of the bearings, help greatly reduce the risk of instability. Knee replacements have been revolutionized with robotics, which facilitate very precise and accurate placement of components, which in turn helps obtain a more ‘natural’ feeling knee.” – Dr. David-Alan Rubin

“One of the big improvements in joint replacement is perioperative care. Preoperative optimization, multimodal pain management, and accelerated postoperative rehab protocols have really changed the whole replacement experience from a prolonged hospital stay with probable rehab placement to a much shorter stay and rehab at home, a much more pleasant experience.” – Dr. Jay Pond

Explore the expert insights of our very own Dr. John Drkulec!👨‍⚕️

He dives into his career journey, surgical techniques and advancements, holistic approaches to joint health, and more.🙌

What was your favorite takeaway?

Expert Insights: Dr. John Drkulec on Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Explore the expert insights of Dr. John Drkulec , a renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine at Arlington Orthope...

Let's talk about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome! 🖐️ It's a condition where the median nerve gets compressed, leading to symptoms like tingling, numbness, weakness, and pain in your hand and fingers.

But don't worry, there are ways to treat it! From simple wrist exercises, ergonomic adjustments, and braces to more advanced treatments like steroid injections, and surgery, there's a solution to help you regain comfort and function.

Call AOA at 817-375-5200 to see what treatment option is right for you! 💪