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Maximize Your Health Insurance Deductible Before It Resets in 2027
If you’ve met your health insurance deductible for 2026, right now is the best time to address chronic joint pain. On January 1, 2027, your deductible resets to zero. Discover how scheduling non-surgical injection therapies or necessary joint replacement surgery before year-end can save you money while restoring your mobility.
What Should Be Included in Your Joint Replacement Surgery and Recovery Plan?
Preparing for joint replacement goes beyond the surgery itself. Learn what a complete hip or knee replacement plan should include, from preoperative preparation and pain management to recovery equipment, rehabilitation, and ongoing support.
Lipogems vs. Traditional Joint Injections: What's the Difference?
Lipogems and traditional joint injections aren't the same thing. Here's what separates the two approaches, and how to know which one fits your situation.
What Is Concierge Orthopaedics?
Concierge orthopaedics means more than a nice waiting room. Here's what it actually changes about how you're treated, from your first visit through recovery.
What Is PRP and Can It Help You Avoid Surgery?
PRP uses your own blood to help your body heal itself. Dr. Broome and Dr. Couch explain what platelet-rich plasma is, how it works, and who it's for.
Partial vs. Total Knee Replacement: Which Procedure Is Right for You?
Partial and total knee replacement aren't interchangeable, and choosing the wrong one can affect your recovery and long-term results. Dr. Broome breaks down what separates the two procedures, who tends to be the ideal candidate for each, and how San Antonio's knee replacement surgeons help patients figure out which path fits their knee.
Are You a Candidate for Peptide Injections?
Are peptide injections right for you? Learn who may benefit from peptide therapy, how it supports the body's natural healing process, and why an evaluation with Joint Health Specialists is the best way to determine if this treatment fits your recovery goals.
How Can Peptide Injections Treat Joint Pain?
Peptide injections are emerging as a promising non-surgical option for patients dealing with joint pain and inflammation. In this blog, San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists explains how peptides work, how they may support the body’s natural healing response, and why they are becoming part of modern orthopaedic recovery and joint care treatments.
What is Avascular Necrosis of The Joint & How Fast Does It Progress?
Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a condition where reduced blood flow causes bone tissue in a joint, often the hip, to weaken and die. While symptoms may start off mild, AVN can progress over time and lead to joint collapse if not treated early. In this blog, we break down what AVN is, how quickly it can progress, and the treatment options available to help preserve your joint and relieve pain.
Non-Surgical Joint Pain Solutions for Active Adults
Joint pain does not have to sideline your active lifestyle. Learn how non-surgical solutions like joint injections, simple adjustments, and personalized care from Joint Health Specialists at San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists can help you stay active and avoid surgery.
Life After Knee Replacement: How This Patient Got Back on His Feet
For years, Frank lived with knee pain that slowly took away the activities he enjoyed most. When imaging revealed severe bone-on-bone arthritis, he turned to Dr. Couch at San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists for answers. After knee replacement surgery, Frank was walking again within days and on the path back to an active life without constant pain.
How Do Knee Injections Work?
Joint injections are one of the most effective non-surgical treatments for knee pain, but many patients wonder how they actually work. Does the location of the injection matter? And how does the medication spread inside the joint? Here is what you should know before considering knee injections.
Why Does My Knee Hurt When I Bend It?
Does your knee hurt every time you bend it, climb stairs, or stand up? Knee pain when bending is common and can be caused by muscle imbalance, a meniscus tear, or knee arthritis. Learn what your symptoms may mean and when to see a knee specialist doctor.
Choosing Hip Replacement After Years of Hip Pain
What began as hip discomfort for Becky turned into constant pain that affected every part of her daily life. After learning the hip was bone-on-bone, she chose a hip replacement with Dr. Harris at San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists. Today, she’s walking without pain, sleeping comfortably, and living an active life again.