The GDO Blog

Saving the topic of what leads to a revision shoulder joint replacement for another post, we’d instead like to focus on what conditions typically lead a patient to receive the initial shoulder joint replacement in the first place. While the total number of conditions that could result in this procedure is much longer than the […]

A unique specialty of Greater Dallas Orthopaedics that we’ve yet to discuss at length is complex reconstruction surgeries. These complex procedures are among the most challenging but also provide the patients who need them with an unmatched sense of relief from chronic pain.

While we spend a great deal of time discussing topics related to orthopedic tumors, one of the most common reasons why patients come through our door is falls. In this blog, we discuss the risk factors for falling and what fall prevention steps can be taken to avoid it.

It’s estimated that outpatient total joint replacement will increase 457% for knee replacements and 633% for hip replacements over the next decade, which makes now an ideal time to share the benefits of this growing trend. To that end, we’d like to take some time to outline the most important benefits, as we see them […]

Over the years since the previous incarnation of our site launched, Greater Dallas Orthopaedics has undergone many changes. We’ve added many new faces to our office staff to further enhance our patients’ experience. Our surgical team has nearly doubled to accommodate a growing number of patients. Lastly, we introduced our pediatric services to serve an […]

While joint replacements are remarkably reliable procedures, there are occasions when a revision is required. As the regional leader in revision joint replacement, we’d like to explain some of the most common reasons a replaced joint would require a revision.

We’re proud to announce the addition of Dr. Jessica Wingfield to the GDO surgical team. Focusing on hand & upper extremity surgery, she helps to expand our treatment capabilities.

A diagnosis of breast cancer bone metastasis may cause you to have many questions regarding its symptoms, effects, and treatment. Having handled more of these cases than anyone else in the DFW region, we’ve assembled some fast facts that will help you make sense of bone metastasis:

Pediatric tumor treatment is one of the many unique specialties of GDO. From diagnosis through the completion of treatment, we’re proud of the level of patient care we provide, including the concierge services we offer parents. Learn more about what sets our approach to pediatric care apart in our latest blog:

One of the most common questions our patients have to ask themselves, and one of the most common questions the professionals in our field have to answer, is “Should I consider joint replacement surgery?” Read more to learn about some of the key signs that signal you should consider joint replacement surgery.

The orthopaedic surgeons at GDO have unmatched experience in the area of bone tumors. Performing over 1100 musculoskeletal surgeries a year, we’ve heard many of the same questions time and again from patients, and used that opportunity to assemble some fast facts about malignant and benign bone tumors:

Continuing our theme of GDO’s expertise in complex reconstruction surgeries, our blog today details a real-life example of one of these cases. If you’re interested, learn about how our team of experts treated an 82-year-old patient whose quality of life was greatly improved by a complex surgical procedure.