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Athletes in gymnastics, cheerleading, and dance push their bodies to the limits, performing dynamic, high-impact movements that require strength, flexibility, and precision. While these sports showcase incredible athleticism, they also come with a high risk of orthopedic injuries. Dr. Scott Hrnack, an experienced orthopedic sports specialist, shares his insights on the most common injuries, prevention strategies, and advancements in treatment… Read More

Pickleball has quickly become a popular sport, involving quick movements, change in direction, and repetitive motions on a tennis-like court. Due to that style of play, knee injuries are common, especially with older players. Knee joints may experience stress, and cartilage and ligaments can develop wear and tear. At All-Star Orthopaedics, our doctors are experienced at performing a variety of… Read More

Whether you live an active lifestyle, work a physically demanding job, or just happen to be unlucky enough to experience it, the pain of pulling a muscle can happen suddenly. Also known as a muscle strain, a pulled muscle occurs when you’ve overstretched or torn a muscle. This most commonly happens when you feel fatigued, are overusing the muscle, or… Read More

Participating in sports and maintaining an exercise regimen are great ways to keep your body healthy, but with strenuous activities like these comes the risk of injury. This is why our orthopaedic surgeons always encourage men and women to practice injury prevention. When it comes to protecting your physical health and making sure an injury doesn’t take you out of… Read More

Osteoarthritis in the shoulder is a degenerative joint disease that is common in people aged 50 and older. Although the condition is less prevalent in younger patients, those with a family history or who have had trauma to the shoulder are more prone to developing arthritis at a younger age. When you dislocate your shoulder, this typically involves the “ball”… Read More

When a person gets injured, it can be difficult for them to know whether they’ve experienced a sprain or broken a bone. A sprain occurs when the connective tissues in a joint, known as ligaments, are stretched or torn. A bone fracture is more serious, requiring prompt treatment to ensure proper healing. Symptoms of a sprain typically include pain in… Read More

Whether it’s a short-term annoyance or significant medical concern, hip pain can reduce your quality of life and restrict your ability to enjoy your favorite activities. Many treatments are now available to help you improve comfort and motion in your hips, both surgical and non-surgical. To determine which method is right for you, you should always discuss your experience with… Read More

Leading an active lifestyle has many beneficial purposes, from helping to maintain a healthy body weight to making life more enjoyable. That said, it’s important to avoid developing injuries that could reduce your activity and generate pain. Some of the most common sports injuries stem not from a sudden accident but from stress and overuse. To limit this possibility, our… Read More

Dr. Brian Straus of All-Star Orthopaedics explains how common running injuries develop and what can be done to treat them effectively in the shortest possible amount of time. Dallas, TX — According to Running USA, there were over two million half-marathon finishers and over 550,000 marathon finishers in 2014. Considered to be one of the most popular exercises worldwide, running… Read More

Running is one of the most popular ways to exercise. Almost anyone can do it, and the activity offers numerous health benefits. Like any sport, however, injuries can occur from time to time. Some of the most common problems that can develop may be treatable with rest, ice, and stretching. Other more serious or advanced conditions require medical treatment. If… Read More