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Dr. Michael Schwartz was the First Surgeon in TX to Use the Newest, Wireless Camera in Surgery
Dr. Michael Schwartz recently had the honor of being the first orthopedic surgeon in Texas to perform arthroscopic surgeries with the new wireless camera system from ArthroFree®. This wireless camera is used in minimally invasive surgery to help the surgeon visualize the site they are operating on and the instruments they use. It eliminates conventional camera cables that tether surgeons to the surgical tower and hinder their movement. Because of that, the ArthroFree® Wireless Camera System is safer, faster, and requires less time for sterilization following a procedure. This...
What is Ultra-Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
What is Ultra-Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery? Over the years minimally invasive spine surgery has become standard for most spine surgeries. That is because these surgical techniques are faster, safer and require less recovery time for the patient. However, “minimally-invasive” can refer to a wide range of techniques or procedures and now there is the option for ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery that has even smaller incisions. How do you know the differences between them? Minimally invasive and microscopic spine surgery utilizes incisions that are an inch or less and...
Frozen Shoulder – A Common Cause of Shoulder Pain
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is one of the most common shoulder problems that an orthopedic surgeon treats. In fact, a shoulder surgeon may see more than 5 patients a week with this condition. Frozen shoulder can affect both men and women, but it is more common in women, especially those aged 40 – 60 years old. The good news is that once someone has a frozen shoulder, it rarely comes back in the same shoulder again. The bad news is, that 50% of the individuals who get frozen shoulder may be predisposed to getting it in the other shoulder in the future....
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...