AOA Orthopedic Specialists Blog

Do I Need Orthopedic Neck Surgery?

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team
Do I Need Orthopedic Neck Surgery?

Let’s face it.  If you are experiencing moderate to severe neck pain, and you’re here – it’s likely that you are weighing the pros and the cons of having a neck surgery.  We understand the care and the importance of such a decision and we are...

The Most Common Forms of Hand Pain

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team
The Most Common Forms of Hand Pain

As we age our bodies become less resilient and more susceptible to the wear and tear from our daily activities.  Our hands, fingers, and wrists are as just as likely to exhibit issues as our knees, hips, and backs.  Inflammation, fraying of tendons, autoimmune...

The Texas Heat and Sports Injuries

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team
The Texas Heat and Sports Injuries

Sports Medicine is not always about treating torn ACLs and dislocated shoulders. Prevention efforts begin with us assessing our environments and understanding our body’s limitations when certain factors are present. It’s been a brutally hot summer in Texas...

What does your shoulder pain mean?

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team
What does your shoulder pain mean?

Listed below are descriptions of several types of shoulder pain along with information about each type of pain. Of course, the intended purpose of this article is not to diagnose certain pain you may be feeling, rather to educate and inform about the pain you might be...

Thumb Arthritis

AOA Orthopedic Specialists Team
Thumb Arthritis

What It Is Thumb arthritis occurs in the joint at the base of the thumb and is a common type of osteoarthritis caused by natural wear and tear of the joint. Thumb arthritis is common with aging and occurs when cartilage wears away from the ends of the bones that form...