OrthoTexas

Hammertoe is one of the most common foot conditions. Unfortunately, it usually progressively gets worse with age. Learn more about what causes it and what can be done to treat it:
https://www.orthotexas.com/hammer-toe/

Wishing all our patients, friends and families a happy 4th of July holiday! Our office will be closed today in observance of the holiday, but our HURT app is available 24/7 if you need advice about an orthopedic injury. Get the APP here: https://www.poweredbyhurt.com/orthotexas

Every year there are more than 10,000 injuries from fireworks - many of those injuries require orthopedic care. Play it safe this Fourth of July and follow these tips to avoid fireworks injuries:
• Keep alcohol and fireworks separate
• Light fireworks one at a time
• Never pick up a "dud" or firework that didn't go off as planned
• Keep a bucket of water handy
• Never let children handle fireworks

Did you know that there are more than 1.3 million hip and knee replacements in the US each year and that number continues to grow as people age. Total joint replacement is also considered one of the safest and most reliable treatments in any area of medicine. If you suffer from achy hips, knees, don't wait to talk to a doctor. https://www.orthotexas.com/joint-replacement/

Do you know about our new App? Get Fast, FREE, Injury Advice from Orthopedic Experts – Available 24 Hours A Day with our HURT! App
https://www.orthotexas.com/ortho-now-walk-in-clinic/

Skip the call and take advantage of our easy, convenient online scheduling next time you need an appointment at OrthoTexas.
https://orthotexas-athena.radixhealth.com/dash/self/ #/

Thumb arthritis is very common with age. It's more prevelant in women, but it can affect men too. Up to 50% of individuals can have thumb arthritis as they age into their 70's, but there are many options to treat it. https://www.orthotexas.com/arthritis-of-the-thumb-orthopedic-treatment/

Now we have TWO great ways to get care quickly when you are injured. Visit our Ortho Now Walk-in Clinic on weekday mornings in Carrollton or Saturdays in Frisco.
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Get fast, free injury advice from Orthopedic experts when you download our HURT! App. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! https://www.orthotexas.com/ortho-now-walk-in-clinic/

Now We Have TWO Great Ways to Get Care When You are Injured!
Visit our Ortho Now Walk-in Clinics or Get Fast, FREE, Injury Advice from Orthopedic Experts –AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY with our HURT! App. Learn more and download the App here: https://www.orthotexas.com/ortho-now-walk-in-clinic/

Please take a moment today to remember and honor all of the brave men and women who have served our country and to thank those who are serving today.

A big thank you to our own Dr. Brian Fuller who was deployed to Afghanistan with the 126th Forward Surgical Team in 2014-2015 and again to Syria with the 274th Forward Surgical Team in 2017 and to Dr. Aine McKenzie who was a Captain in the United States Air Force and an acting Flight Surgeon from 1999-2003.

Our OrthoNow walk-in clinic will be open on Saturday from 8 am - 11:30 am in Frisco for any urgent orthopedic needs, but we will be closed on Monday morning in Carrollton in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

Summer sports and camps are around the corner. Follow these tips to keep your young athlete healthy:

Injury Prevention in Young Athletes | OrthoTexas | Carrollton, TX Shield young athletes from potential injuries with our comprehensive injury prevention guide. Trust OrthoTexas for their safety and success.

The Texas Legends season may be over, but through our support and partnership with this great organization they have been able to support some amazing charitable organizations and touch the lives of many families - giving them opportunities to spend time together that they otherwise would never have. We are proud to be a part of this great team.

We don't want April's National Occupational Therapy Month to pass without honoring our three amazing Occupational Therapists at OrthoTexas - Susan Hughes, OTR, Kristin Keesey, OTR, CHT, CLT and Erin Smith, OTR, OTD, CHT. They play a vital role in getting patients back to their activities of daily living after an injury or surgery. Thank you for the amazing job you do every day!

Save time and skip the call - schedule your next appointment at OrthoTexas from your computer or cell phone. Our online scheduling is easy to use and convenient.

We want to give a big shout out and THANK YOU to all the administrative professionals at OrthoTexas, who help our teams, doctors and patients every day. We appreciate you!!!

We are excited that our made it to the playoffs! OrthoTexas will be there looking after the team. Get your tickets to support them as well!

We are LOCKED IN to face off against the Idaho Steelheads in round one of the Kelly Cup playoffs!

All games will be available on the Allen Americans Mixlr and FloHockey

Tickets on sale now!

🎟🔗: https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1357044?tm_link=tm_header_search&home_away=home

Congrats to our D Magazine Best Doctors in Collin County! Dr. Alder (Spine), Dr. Allmon (Hand & Wrist), Dr. Heier (Foot & Ankle), Dr. Knoll (Hand & Wrist), Dr. Myers (Sports Medicine), Dr. Schwartz (Sports Medicine), and Dr. Sethi (Pain Management). OrthoTexas is proud to provide highly specialized orthopedic care - We've got you covered from head to toe.

Some fun pictures as some of our doctors and staff took a quick break to see the solar eclipse this week!

Numbness or tingling in an arm or leg is a sign to seek help and evaluation from a spine specialist. Referred to as radiculopathy, this numbness or tingling in the extremities is caused when one or more spinal nerve roots are compressed, irritated, or inflamed. Often it is caused from a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, or bone spurs. Learn more: https://www.orthotexas.com/numbness-and-tingling-in-an-arm-or-leg

Today is National Doctors' Day - a day to honor the dedication, skill and unwavering commitment of all of our doctors and surgeons and to celebrate the effort that they put forth in caring for our patients each and every day at Orthotexas.

The Legends president, Malcolm Farmer, took time at the game to honor Dr. Kevin Myers and say a big thank you for his role as a team doctor and his commitment to providing orthopedic care for the Texas Legends basketball team.

Facet joints allow the spine to bend and twist, but as you age they may swell because of physical injury or arthritis resulting in a host of painful symptoms, but the good news is that there are many non-surgical options to treat the facet joints. https://www.orthotexas.com/facet-joint-syndrome-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/

Skip the call - Next time you need an appointment at OrthoTexas, schedule online from your phone or computer. It's easy and convenient. https://orthotexas.radixhealth.com/dash/self/ #/

Our OrthoNow walk-in clinic is available at our Carrollton & Frisco locations.
Mornings in Carrollton: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Saturdays in Frisco: 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Be seen quickly, without an appointment, by an orthopedic specialist for significantly less cost than an ER or urgent care visit. The ‘Ortho Now’ Walk-In clinics feature an evaluation by an orthopedic specialist, and offers services such as x-rays, bracing and casting, as well as general treatment for people with an urgent orthopedic injury. Learn more: https://www.orthotexas.com/ortho-now-walk-in-clinic/

March is Athletic Trainer Month. It's time to recognize and appreciate the valuable contributions of Athletic Trainers as they play a key role in keeping athletes safe and healthy, allowing them to perform at their best. Out team works with trainers at our Local High Schools and at the Allen Americans and we are grateful for the great work they do!

Our success wouldn't be possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees. We're lucky to have each one of you as part of our team! Happy Employee Appreciation Day!

Our marketing team, Debbie and Brandon, were out at the Plano Senior Expo today handing out swag and tips on orthopedic care.

New Saturday Walk-in Clinic at OrthoTexas in Frisco - starts March 2!

Our Walk-in Clinic offers an evaluation by an orthopedic specialist, x-rays if necessary, bracing and casting services, as well as a general treatment and a follow-up plan for your injury.

Ortho Now is for NEW injuries and reserved for urgent orthopedic care – if you are already a patient and need a follow-up appointment, please call our office to schedule.

Learn more: https://www.orthotexas.com/ortho-now-walk-in-clinic/

Did you know that ankle arthritis is often caused by trauma to the ankle. That could be a previous fracture or ankle injury that occurred earlier in life. Degenerative changes, that happen as we age, rheumatoid arthritis, and congenital causes such as a birth defect, can also contribute to ankle arthritis later in life.
https://www.orthotexas.com/relieving-painful-arthritis-with-an-ankle-replacement/