Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can impede joint mobility and cause significant discomfort. Many people with this condition seek surgical treatments to alleviate the symptoms of... Read More

The elbow joint connects the bones of the upper and lower arm, allowing the arm to move and bend smoothly. When patients suffer from elbow pain, it can limit functions and movement, and cause significant... Read More

Tendons are fibrous bands of connective tissue that link your muscles to your bones. (Ligaments, by contrast, are connective structures that attach bones to other bones.) Tendons play an essential role in the... Read More

Many people suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that compresses the median nerves as they pass through the wrist. While many non-surgical procedures can relieve pressure on the nerve, it may be... Read More

The hands are made up of many small bones and joints. These bones are cushioned, or protected, by a layer of cartilage that separates them from adjacent bones. Unfortunately, aging, repetitive motion, trauma, and... Read More

Elbow fractures can occur as a result of direct trauma to the elbow or a fall on an outstretched arm. Because the pointy bone of the elbow, the olecranon, lacks protection from muscles and other soft tissues, these... Read More

Rheumatoid arthritis, also called RA, is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation, leaving many with joint pain and stiffness. At the Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin, we specialize in treating the... Read More

The hands, wrists, and fingers consists of an intricate network of hard and soft tissues. When the joints are injured or negatively impacted in some way, this can result in difficulties with strength, movement,... Read More

When a broken arm is not treated properly, it can permanently affect the arm's function and cause lifelong pain. At the Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin, we offer the most advanced techniques in wrist and elbow... Read More