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OrthoTexas mourns the passing of Dr. Alex Glogau
OrthoTexas mourns the passing of Dr. Alex Glogau It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we announce our beloved surgeon, Dr. Alex Glogau, passed away suddenly on February 10, 2022. OrthoTexas and this community have suffered a tremendous loss. He was a skilled surgeon and a wonderful, compassionate man. Dr. Glogau has practiced in Collin County since 1989 and has taken care of countless patients. He has been a mentor and a teacher to many students and physicians in fellowship training. Doc G, as he loved to be called, had a positive impact on everybody he touched. He...
Cartilage Transplants – Restoration for an Injured Knee
Cartilage injuries can happen in a variety of different ways, but commonly it is the result of a sports injury, specifically when an individual falls or hits the knee on the ground. It can occur as a part of a meniscus or ligament injury, or a bone injury. When this type of injury happens cartilage can be damaged or break off in the knee. It causes swelling and inflammation, pain in the knee with motion, and can even cause a catching or locking sensation in the knee. When people first hear of a cartilage transplant, many people think it may replace lost cartilage in a knee...
Tips for A Quicker Recovery From Orthopedic Surgery
Good habits, a strong and active body, proper nutrition, and a good mental attitude go a long way in helping someone recovering from surgery. Let’s look at some of the key factors that come into play and that can affect the speed of recovery from an orthopedic surgery.
Understanding the Many Options for Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder arthritis is one of the most frequent causes of shoulder pain that we see at OrthoTexas. Although there are multiple cause of shoulder arthritis, “wear-and-tear” over time is by far the most common reason for shoulder arthritis. Other causes, include after injury (post-traumatic) or inflammatory (rheumatoid arthritis). Wear-and-tear arthritis is a degenerative process, whereby the cartilage in the shoulder wears away. Cartilage is the smooth covering at the ends of the bones. When two or three bones come together, they form a joint. When that cartilage (at the...
The Importance of Repairing a Meniscal Root Tear
Meniscal root tears are a common injury. In fact, they account for more than 10% of knee injuries. While they have been around for many years, it is only recently, in the past 5 – 10 years, that it has been recognized as a specific injury and one that is very important to have repaired.
