Living Well Insights for health & well-being

2021 was another strange year, but that didn’t keep Drs. Blumenthal, Guyer, Shellock, and Zigler, co-directors of the Center for Disc Replacement at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, from continuing their research and educational activities involving spine arthroplasty.…

Planning for minimally invasive knee replacement surgery? Read this to find out everything you need to know about pre-operative care, what happens during the procedure and post-operative care.…

Orthopedic problems such as pain in the ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, or back can lead to severe bone and joint problems that may cause long-term pain and inability to perform daily activities. The first line of defense for orthopedic problems include pain relievers and simple exercises. If, however, the problem doesn’t subside, it is a good idea to consult an experienced orthopedic surgeon, for which you can contact Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery – our patient navigator can connect you with a number of spine and orthopedic specialists in Plano who are on our medical staff. In this blog post, we share five simple exercises that help to keep orthopedic problems at bay. Take a look.…

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, it has a wide and versatile range of motion, and even a minor injury can cause a lot of discomfort in performing everyday activities. Being aware of the symptoms and causes of shoulder pain can help in early diagnosis and accurate treatment of the problem. At Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery we have several surgeons on our medical staff that offer treatment options for shoulder pain. In this blog post, we give an overview of the symptoms of shoulder pain and their causes.…

Skiing is a great sport with some amazing health benefits, but you have to be careful as it can also lead to some very serious injuries that can land you in a spine and orthopedic hospital. Several of the physicians on our medical staff treat various orthopedic related injuries and we want you to stay safe on your next ski trip. If you have been waiting for winter to arrive and to go on a ski vacation with friends and family, we advise you to follow a few safety tips that can help you avoid skiing injuries.…

As an avid hiker and Master Naturalist, Stephanie was determined her hip pain wouldn't stop her from enjoying the outdoors. After putting up with the pain for several years, Stephanie sought treatment with Dr. Donald Hohman, an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery.…

Children suffering from sleep disturbances can exhibit a wide array of symptoms including hyperactivity, fatigue, frequent infections and difficulty concentrating. A sleep study is used to help determine if there is a medical reason that your child is struggling to sleep well.…

Sometimes it’s obvious your child may be struggling to get a good night’s rest. If your child is showing signs of disturbed sleep – such as trouble falling or staying asleep, snoring, difficulty waking up in the morning or staying awake during the day they may benefit from a pediatric sleep evaluation. Other signs like hyperactivity, frequent infections or trouble concentrating may also indicate your child could benefit from a sleep study.…

Concerned about the recovery from joint replacement surgery Ron has been putting off hip replacement surgery. But he wasn't the only family member that needed joint replacement. His wife, Cora, and son, Matt both suffered from joint pain and needed a solution too. That's when the Joint Replacement Program at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery became a family name for them.…

Unfortunately, sleep problems in children aren’t always easy to spot. Adults usually know when they’re not sleeping well; children aren’t always aware. While most adults feel drowsy or fatigued when they’re sleep deprived, children may instead exhibit hyperactivity or other unfavorable behavioral issues. Learn more about the signs that your child isn't sleeping well.…