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Dr. Anthony Brentlinger To Retire January 28th, 2021
Dr. Anthony Brentlinger To Retire With mixed emotion we announce that Dr. Anthony Brentlinger will officially retire with AOA as an Orthopedic Surgeon effective January 28th, 2021. One of the original 8 founders of Arlington Orthopedic Associates, Dr. Brentlinger's...
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...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – AOA Now Offers Walk-In Appointments at Four Convenient Locations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2020 In an Effort to Relieve Pressure from Busy Emergency Rooms and Family Physician Offices, AOA Orthopedic Specialists is Now Accepting Walk-In Appointments AOA Orthopedic Specialists aims to assist emergency rooms and internal...

Sports Medicine in Southlake and Fort Worth
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)
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
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...
Spine Athlete Injury
When participating in sports, injuries to the spine are more common than one may think. According to spine-health.com, up to 20% of sports injuries involve an injury to the lower back or neck. Of those injuries, the most common include: Hyperflexion and hyperextension...

Considering Cervical 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.

Could the pain I’m feeling be due to tendonitis?
Many patients come in to see an AOA Orthopedic Specialist and describe what they believe to be tendon pain. Tendons are thick cords that attach the muscles in your body to the bones. When a tendon becomes inflamed, it can be quite painful and even debilitating. This...

Do I Need To See A Sports Medicine Specialist?
Unfortunately, injuries are a very common occurrence in sports; However, there are physicians who are specifically trained to help ease the process of recovery as well as prevent future injuries.