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The feet and ankles help stabilize the body so that people can stand, walk, and run comfortably and securely. If an ankle or foot injury occurs, people are likely to experience significant pain.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects joints throughout the body. According to a study published by BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, more than 90 of rheumatoid arthritis patients report foot pain as a result of the condition.

Thanks to state-of-the-art elbow surgery, our orthopaedic surgeons have helped numerous people in the greater Austin, TX, area experience restored mobility. These surgical procedures can address fractured joints as well as bursitis and tennis elbow.

Hip surgery addresses joint issues to alleviate pain and restore movement and flexibility. After undergoing hip surgery, many people expect their comfort and activity levels to improve drastically.

The ankle may become fractured after rolling, bending, or twisting it. Because this joint is used to walk, run, and jump, injuries to this part of the body are common.

Individuals who have knee discomfort or complications with joint functionality can undergo knee surgery at Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin. This procedure uses artificial joints to replace diseased or damaged portions of the knee.

Joints are moveable connections between two bones. Joints allow the body to bend, flex, and move in various ways. If joints become damaged, movement can become extremely limited and painful. When joint pain is so severe that it diminishes a person's quality of life, joint replacement surgery may be necessary.

When patients experience problems with their wrists, they can have difficulty picking up and holding items, driving, working, and cooking. These patients often have a diminished quality of life.

Both arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome can affect the wrists and cause pain. Since the two conditions overlap, many patients are left wondering if they have carpal tunnel or arthritis.

At Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin, we treat issues that affect the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Our treatments alleviate pain, restore mobility, and broaden range of motion, so that our Austin, TX, patients can once again lead a comfortably active life.