What is the difference between a muscle sprain and a strain? A sprain is an injury to a ligament, the tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bone. Ligament injuries involve a stretching or a tearing of this tissue. A strain is an injury to either a muscle...
Knee Pain Doesn’t Always Mean a Full Replacement Persistent knee pain can make even simple movements exhausting. Many people assume the only answer is a total knee replacement—but that’s not always the case. When arthritis or damage is confined to one section of the...
Shoulder pain can make even the simplest tasks, like reaching for a cup or lifting a bag, feel impossible. For many people, conservative treatments such as physical therapy, medications, and injections provide temporary relief. But when these measures no longer work,...
Minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery is revolutionizing how orthopedic specialists correct deformities and Lapiplasty is leading the charge in bunion treatment. This advanced technique not only addresses the visible symptoms but also corrects the root causes of...
At AOA Orthopedic Specialists, we are dedicated to providing advanced treatment options to help our patients recover quickly and get back to their daily activities. Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is one such innovative technique that offers numerous...
Shoulder pain is a common issue that can significantly impact daily life, limiting movement and causing discomfort. Dr. John Drkulec of AOA Orthopedic Specialists shares his insights on the most common causes of shoulder pain, how to distinguish minor pain from...
When it comes to chronic foot pain caused by conditions like plantar fasciitis or bone spurs, traditional surgery can feel daunting. Enter the Tenex procedure—a minimally invasive solution designed to target and remove damaged tissue with precision and minimal...
Dallas, TX (August 12, 2025) – AOA Orthopedic Specialists, one of the largest independent orthopedic practices in Dallas, has added a spine surgeon, bringing the total number of physicians in the group to 28 across six locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Dr....
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...
Orthopedic surgery is a specialist within medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system (the bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments). Fixing a broken bone, on the one hand, is a relatively simple orthopedic...
