When knee pain makes everyday movement feel like a battle, it’s easy to assume that a full knee replacement is the only solution. But for many patients, the damage is isolated to just one part of the joint. That’s where partial knee replacement offers a smarter, less...
Notice for Dr. Jason Alder’s Patients Dr. Jason Alder will be leaving OrthoTexas on November 29, 2024. Our spine specialists, Shikha Sethi, MD and Aine McKenzie, MD are accomplished and experienced physicians that are more than happy to take over your care at...
Thumb arthritis, or basal joint arthritis, is a form of osteoarthritis that occurs in the thumb joint. It occurs at the base of the thumb, where the thumb meets the wrist. It is common, especially in people over the age of 50. In fact, 25% to 33% of people over 50 are...
Deciding to undergo a knee replacement, whether partial or total, depends on a variety of factors, but always takes into consideration your overall health, and your quality of life. Some symptoms that indicate that it might be time to consider knee replacement surgery...
Dr. Michael Schwartz of OrthoTexas, is the first orthopedic surgeon in North Texas to use the new MISHA implant. The MISHA Knee System is an implantable shock absorber that is designed to relieve pain and improve function in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis....
