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Toe fractures are extremely common. In many cases, surgery is not required to correct the issue. However, if the foot is unstable, or if several metatarsals have been fractured at the same time, toe surgery is necessary for proper healing and improved quality of life.

Nerve decompression surgery relieves pressure on a nerve. The surgical treatment is often performed to relieve the symptoms of a pinched nerve (weakness, tingling, or numbness) in the upper extremities.

Plantar fasciitis treatment can provide relief and restore mobility for many people who find their daily life is being impacted by the pain of plantar fasciitis.

Lower back problems can have a negative effect on your daily life. Conditions that affect the lower back can cause pain, discomfort, reduced mobility, and weakness in the lower extremities. Thankfully, our skilled team of Austin, TX orthopedic surgeons can help. Using non-surgical treatments and advanced spine surgery, we can relieve pain and restore your ability to go about your day.

The meniscus refers to two c-shaped cartilage discs located in the knee that act as a kind of shock absorber between the thighbone and the shinbone.

Back and neck pain are, unfortunately, extremely common. While many people develop pain as they age, back and neck pain are also often the result of slips, falls, car accidents, work accidents, or other types of injuries.

Hip replacement surgery can be life-changing, restoring your ability to walk and get around normally again. Recovering from hip surgery will take time, however, and it's important that patients understand this.

When a knee injury occurs, it can cause pain and lifelong challenges without treatment.  Knee surgery is sometimes the best option in such situations to help restore the knee's function and movement while also providing relief from pain.

People rely on their bodies every day to walk, bend, lift, work, and perform other basic functions. When pain develops, it can seriously impact a person's range of motions and the ability to complete simple tasks.

The team at Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin would like to consider the differences between discectomy or a laminectomy surgeries. This will give you a better idea of how we approach every procedure, and what these treatments entail.