When it comes to our overall health, people often focus on cardiovascular fitness, strength or body weight. Meanwhile, the health of our bones and joints is often overlooked until pain or stiffness begins to interfere with daily life. But healthy movement starts...
Hand injuries sustained on the job are all too prevalent, and they can substantially impact an individual’s quality of life and a firm’s productivity. Hand injuries are always possible, no matter where you work—on a construction site, manufacturing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
AOA Orthopedic Specialists boasts 28 top orthopedic surgeons in DFW trained in every orthopedic sub-specialty. Many physicians at AOA Orthopedic Specialists participated in prestigious fellowship training and underwent board certification for their chosen specialties....
