AOA Orthopedic Specialists Blog

Considering Disc Replacement?

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team
Considering Disc Replacement?

Cervical disc replacement, also referred to as total disc arthroplasty, is a procedure aimed at removing a damaged cervical disc and then replacing it with an artificial disc device. Cervical discs are situated between the vertebra of the neck in the spine. They act...

Sudden Death in Collegiate Athletes

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team
Sudden Death in Collegiate Athletes

Erica Rodriguez, PT, DPT, CSCS The goal for collegiate sports is maximizing strength and conditioning during workouts to achieve victory during competition. The win at all costs and culture of toughness have been a contributor in leading to sudden death in collegiate...

Sports Medicine in Southlake

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team
Sports Medicine in Southlake

AOA Strives to Serve North Texas We are proud to serve as the leading and largest orthopedic group in North Texas, and in order to uphold that quality standard, we aim to extend our services in sports medicine to every market we serve in. With the expansion of our two...

An AOA Update About the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team
An AOA Update About the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

This is an update from our AOA Orthopedic Specialists office regarding updates and operations in the wake of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. We value the health and well-being of our staff, patients, and families and in a commitment to help reduce the spread of...

Tommy John Surgery

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team
Tommy John Surgery

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, abbreviated UCLR but more commonly known as Tommy John surgery, is a surgical procedure which repairs the ulnar collateral ligament. The ulnar collateral ligament is located in the elbow. When the ulnar collateral ligament is...