Orthopedics in Waxahachie
Healthy bones and joints are fundamental for our daily lives. The orthopedic specialists on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie provide a wide range of orthopedic services—so you don’t have to travel far from home. From treating fractures and sprains to knee replacements, you’ll have access to our specially trained orthopedic doctors in Waxahachie. Our team offers specialized evaluations and personalized care plans so you feel confident in your path toward relief.
We support you throughout your orthopedic journey, from diagnosis to follow-up. Whether you’re a student-athlete or an active adult, we’ll help you get the care you need to move better again.
Waxahachie orthopedic care services
Our team of Waxahachie orthopedic doctors has the expertise and resources you need to care for your orthopedic health, including both non-surgical and surgical treatments.
-
Back and neck care
Back and neck care
Ongoing back or neck pain can affect every aspect of your life. Our team of back specialists in Waxahachie has experience in providing spine care options that meet your needs—even if you have a complex condition or have had surgery in the past.
In addition to minimally invasive back and neck care options such as pain management, injections and physical therapy, you have several spine surgery options, such as cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgery; spinal fusion; minimally invasive spine surgery; spinal reconstruction and revision spine surgery at our Waxahachie hospital.
Some of the neck and back conditions we treat include:
- Cervical myelopathy
- Disc herniation
- Failed back surgery
- Lumbar radiculopathy
- Kyphosis
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
-
Foot and ankle pain
Foot and ankle pain
Our foot and ankle doctors provide exceptional orthopedic care. From sprains and fractures to tendon tears and arthritis, our team supports you in restoring foot and ankle function and finding relief.
You’ll have access to innovative diagnostics and the latest advancements in non-surgical and surgical techniques to develop personalized treatment plans. Our team prioritizes conservative measures like physical therapy and orthotics whenever possible to reduce ankle and foot pain. Still, if surgical intervention is required, you can trust our skilled local Waxahachie foot surgeons to provide exceptional care.
-
Fracture care
Fracture care
The orthopedic specialists at our Waxahachie Hospital provide comprehensive hand, foot and ankle fracture care. From pediatrics to geriatrics, we mend broken bones and fractures for patients of all ages. Many fractures are treated with casting or bracing, while our advanced surgical capabilities and orthopedic trauma services cater to complex fractures requiring surgery.
You'll have the support you need for accurate diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan. Whether it's a simple or complex fracture, you have access to high-quality, compassionate care at our facilities to regain mobility and resume your daily activities.
-
Hand pain
Hand pain
We understand how much hand pain can take away from your daily life. Our dedicated doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating various conditions affecting these intricate structures.
From carpal tunnel syndrome to fractures and arthritis, you'll have access to experts here in Waxahachie who are highly trained in the latest techniques and pain treatments, including minimally invasive procedures.
Whether you're an athlete aiming for a swift recovery or seeking pain relief and improved joint function, the orthopedic doctors here in Waxahachie are here to help. Our priority is restoring your hand health, alleviating discomfort and restoring optimal function.
-
Hip and knee replacement
Hip and knee replacement
With local Waxahachie knee and hip doctors on our medical staff who specialize in joint replacement, you’ll have advanced options for total hip and knee replacement, as well as revision surgeries. With these services, you can find a procedure to fit your needs.
Our total hip and knee replacement services include:
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Advanced navigation technology
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Anterior approach to hip replacement
- One-day joint replacement discharge
-
Orthopedic trauma
Orthopedic trauma
If you have an orthopedic emergency or complex orthopedic injury, a local orthopedic trauma care nearby makes a difference. With an orthopedic trauma surgeon on the medical staff in Waxahachie, we can provide expert care for your condition, including pediatrics and geriatrics.
Orthopedic trauma services in Waxahachie include:
- Deformity correction
- General and complex fractures of all ages, including hand, foot and ankle.
- Malunions
- Nonunions
- Periprosthetic fractures
-
Non-surgical care
Non-surgical care
Often, orthopedic injuries can heal without the need for surgery. The team of Waxahachie orthopedic doctors provides skilled, non-surgical care for many types of injuries and orthopedic conditions, including concussions, fractures, arthritis, tendonitis and more.
Non-surgical options you’ll have access to in Waxahachie include:
- Concussion management
- Corticosteroid injections
- Platelet-rich plasma injections
- Viscosupplementation injections
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
-
Joint revision surgery
Joint revision surgery
Most of the time, joint replacement surgery is very successful in the long term and helps you regain an active life. However, in a few cases, joint replacements may need additional care. Our team of Waxahachie knee, hip and shoulder doctors specializes in care options after your joint replacement, including if you need surgery to repair or replace the joint.
You may visit a joint revision specialist for:
- A replacement joint that loosens over time
- Dislocation after a joint replacement
- Infection in a replaced joint
-
Shoulder care
Shoulder care
The shoulder doctors at our Waxahachie Hospital specifically focus on the care of shoulder injuries, including non-invasive treatment options and shoulder replacement surgery. You’ll have the support you need to diagnose the cause of your shoulder pain and create an individualized care plan.
Some of the shoulder conditions we treat include:
- AC joint injuries
- Arthritis
- Dislocations
- Fractures near the shoulder
- Labral tears
- Rotator cuff tears
-
Sports medicine
Sports medicine
Our comprehensive Waxahachie sports medicine services will support you so you can return to the sports you love. You’ll meet experts specializing in sports medicine, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nutritionists and more.
Our SportsCare program provides access to a local athletic trainer in Waxahachie who quickly connects athletes of all ages with the care they need. The program also offers on-site medical coverage for sports events. Contact JD Shields, MEd, LAT, ATC, Waxahachie SportsCare rep at 469.843.4046 or John.Shields@BSWHealth.org to learn more.
Some of the orthopedic conditions treated by our sports medicine program in Waxahachie include:
- ACL tears
- Ankle injuries and instability
- Arthritis
- Back pain in athletes
- Carpal tunnel
- Cubital tunnel
- Cartilage injuries
- Elbow injuries and instability
- Exertional compartment syndrome
- Female athlete triad
- Hip labral tears
- Knee injuries and instability
- Kneecap instability
- Meniscus tears
- Shoulder injuries and instability
- Sprains
- Tendon injuries
Back and neck care
Ongoing back or neck pain can affect every aspect of your life. Our team of back specialists in Waxahachie has experience in providing spine care options that meet your needs—even if you have a complex condition or have had surgery in the past.
In addition to minimally invasive back and neck care options such as pain management, injections and physical therapy, you have several spine surgery options, such as cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgery; spinal fusion; minimally invasive spine surgery; spinal reconstruction and revision spine surgery at our Waxahachie hospital.
Some of the neck and back conditions we treat include:
- Cervical myelopathy
- Disc herniation
- Failed back surgery
- Lumbar radiculopathy
- Kyphosis
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Foot and ankle pain
Our foot and ankle doctors provide exceptional orthopedic care. From sprains and fractures to tendon tears and arthritis, our team supports you in restoring foot and ankle function and finding relief.
You’ll have access to innovative diagnostics and the latest advancements in non-surgical and surgical techniques to develop personalized treatment plans. Our team prioritizes conservative measures like physical therapy and orthotics whenever possible to reduce ankle and foot pain. Still, if surgical intervention is required, you can trust our skilled local Waxahachie foot surgeons to provide exceptional care.
Fracture care
The orthopedic specialists at our Waxahachie Hospital provide comprehensive hand, foot and ankle fracture care. From pediatrics to geriatrics, we mend broken bones and fractures for patients of all ages. Many fractures are treated with casting or bracing, while our advanced surgical capabilities and orthopedic trauma services cater to complex fractures requiring surgery.
You'll have the support you need for accurate diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan. Whether it's a simple or complex fracture, you have access to high-quality, compassionate care at our facilities to regain mobility and resume your daily activities.
Hand pain
We understand how much hand pain can take away from your daily life. Our dedicated doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating various conditions affecting these intricate structures.
From carpal tunnel syndrome to fractures and arthritis, you'll have access to experts here in Waxahachie who are highly trained in the latest techniques and pain treatments, including minimally invasive procedures.
Whether you're an athlete aiming for a swift recovery or seeking pain relief and improved joint function, the orthopedic doctors here in Waxahachie are here to help. Our priority is restoring your hand health, alleviating discomfort and restoring optimal function.
Hip and knee replacement
With local Waxahachie knee and hip doctors on our medical staff who specialize in joint replacement, you’ll have advanced options for total hip and knee replacement, as well as revision surgeries. With these services, you can find a procedure to fit your needs.
Our total hip and knee replacement services include:
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Advanced navigation technology
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Anterior approach to hip replacement
- One-day joint replacement discharge
Orthopedic trauma
If you have an orthopedic emergency or complex orthopedic injury, a local orthopedic trauma care nearby makes a difference. With an orthopedic trauma surgeon on the medical staff in Waxahachie, we can provide expert care for your condition, including pediatrics and geriatrics.
Orthopedic trauma services in Waxahachie include:
- Deformity correction
- General and complex fractures of all ages, including hand, foot and ankle.
- Malunions
- Nonunions
- Periprosthetic fractures
Non-surgical care
Often, orthopedic injuries can heal without the need for surgery. The team of Waxahachie orthopedic doctors provides skilled, non-surgical care for many types of injuries and orthopedic conditions, including concussions, fractures, arthritis, tendonitis and more.
Non-surgical options you’ll have access to in Waxahachie include:
- Concussion management
- Corticosteroid injections
- Platelet-rich plasma injections
- Viscosupplementation injections
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
Joint revision surgery
Most of the time, joint replacement surgery is very successful in the long term and helps you regain an active life. However, in a few cases, joint replacements may need additional care. Our team of Waxahachie knee, hip and shoulder doctors specializes in care options after your joint replacement, including if you need surgery to repair or replace the joint.
You may visit a joint revision specialist for:
- A replacement joint that loosens over time
- Dislocation after a joint replacement
- Infection in a replaced joint
Shoulder care
The shoulder doctors at our Waxahachie Hospital specifically focus on the care of shoulder injuries, including non-invasive treatment options and shoulder replacement surgery. You’ll have the support you need to diagnose the cause of your shoulder pain and create an individualized care plan.
Some of the shoulder conditions we treat include:
- AC joint injuries
- Arthritis
- Dislocations
- Fractures near the shoulder
- Labral tears
- Rotator cuff tears
Sports medicine
Our comprehensive Waxahachie sports medicine services will support you so you can return to the sports you love. You’ll meet experts specializing in sports medicine, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nutritionists and more.
Our SportsCare program provides access to a local athletic trainer in Waxahachie who quickly connects athletes of all ages with the care they need. The program also offers on-site medical coverage for sports events. Contact JD Shields, MEd, LAT, ATC, Waxahachie SportsCare rep at 469.843.4046 or John.Shields@BSWHealth.org to learn more.
Some of the orthopedic conditions treated by our sports medicine program in Waxahachie include:
- ACL tears
- Ankle injuries and instability
- Arthritis
- Back pain in athletes
- Carpal tunnel
- Cubital tunnel
- Cartilage injuries
- Elbow injuries and instability
- Exertional compartment syndrome
- Female athlete triad
- Hip labral tears
- Knee injuries and instability
- Kneecap instability
- Meniscus tears
- Shoulder injuries and instability
- Sprains
- Tendon injuries
Living with hip, knee, shoulder or back pain?
You have the power to put joint or back pain behind you. Take one of our free assessments to see if it’s time to talk with an orthopedic specialist.
Joint surgery guides
Our Waxahachie joint wellness team is here to help you feel prepared for your orthopedic surgery so you can have a smooth recovery. Download the joint surgery guide for your upcoming procedure and learn what to expect every step of the way:
Expert advice from our blog
Scrubbing In® is a place where hands-on healthcare discussions are happening every day with the people whose own hands are on the front lines of patient care—the doctors, nurses and medical staff who are saving lives and advancing medicine.
Platelet rich plasma: Innovative therapy for less pain and better movement
If you’re familiar with the term platelet rich plasma (PRP), it’s likely because of its well-publicized cosmetic applications—from smoothing wrinkles to stimulating hair regrowth. Beyond beauty, though, PRP is increasingly being used for more structural applications in tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints.
Back pain? 9 possible causes and what to do about it
Up to 80% of Americans report experiencing back pain at some point during their life. Often, it’s lower back pain. However, pain can occur anywhere along the spine or the broad canvass of the back and may be caused by any number of conditions—some acute and some chronic.
4 ways to prevent meniscus tears in your knees
If you have a meniscus tear, you’ll likely experience pain and swelling in the knee, especially with twisting motions. These tears can be managed in a variety of ways depending on the type of tear, age and mechanism of injury.