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Dr. Michael Schwartz Named to the Super Doctor Hall of Fame
Dr. Michael Schwartz was recently named to the Super Doctor Hall of Fame. This is an honor achieved after being named a Super Doctor ten years in a row in his specialty of Sports Medicine. Dr. Schwartz is the President of the OrthoTexas executive board and is the team doctor for the Allen Americans professional hockey team. Also recognized as Super Doctors in 2022 are: Dr. Christopher Allmon - Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Hand, Wrist and Elbow Dr. Mitchell Fagelman - Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Shoulder and Elbow Dr. Keith Heier - Orthopedic Surgeon specializing...
The Three Most Common Sports Injuries
Do You Know the Three Most Common Athletic Injuries? Orthopedic Surgeons who specialize in sports medicine commonly see and treat injuries of the knee and the shoulder. In fact, these two areas of the body are some of the most frequently injured. There are three injuries that orthopedic surgeons see and treat regularly. Knee Injuries When the knee gets injured, many times it is just a sprain, often caused by twisting injuries. In some sports pivoting quickly or twisting and getting struck on the side of the knee from another player can be the cause of more serious injuries to...
When Is a Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement the Right Option to Relieve Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder replacement surgery can be a life changing for people with significant shoulder pain and dysfunction. Shoulder replacement can be a great solution for common shoulder problems such as arthritis (degenerative joint disease) and rotator cuff tears that are unable to be repaired. In general, shoulder replacement involves removing just the ends of the bones and replacing them with metal and plastic. This allows patients to regain their range-of-motion and minimize pain, often allowing them to resume all previous activities. In the United States, there are two main types...
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...
