Hand Therapy

TSAOG Hand UpperExtremity Vertical Logo

Check Out Our Hand Therapy Youtube Playlist

Learn more about hand therapy exercises you can do at home and are right for you!

TSAOG Hand Therapy  Services:

  • Hand & Wrist Evaluations
  • Customized Home Therapy Programs
  • Therapeutic Exercises and Activities
  • Flexibility/Stretching Exercises

Our services may also include custom DME/brace fitting.

Hand Therapy Can Help You:

  • Alleviate Pain
  • Return to Work
  • Restore Mobility
  • Restore Hand Function
  • Increase Hand Strength
  • Help with Daily Tasks
  • Provide At Home Exercises
  • Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
Phillip Trueman

Phillip Trueman, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - Ridgewood

Chris Troyer

Christopher Troyer, PT, OCS

Lead Physical Therapist - Quarry Area

Makenzie Bippert

Makenzie Bippert, PR, DPT, SCS, FAAOMPT

Lead Physical Therapist - Medical Center

Gabriel Aaron Gonzales

Gabriel “Aaron” Gonzales, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - Schertz

Laura Robinson

Laura Robinson, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - Brooks City Base

Leroy Mendoza

Leroy Mendoza, PT, DPT

Lead Physical Therapist - Westover Hills

Brian Moss

Brian Moss, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - New Braunfels

Phillip Trueman

Phillip Trueman, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - Ridgewood

Chris Troyer

Christopher Trover, TP, OCS

Lead Physical Therapist - Quarry Area

Makenzie Bippert

Makenzie Bippert, PR, DPT, SCS, FAAOMPT

Lead Physical Therapist - Medical Center

Gabriel Aaron Gonzales

Gabriel “Aaron” Gonzales, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - Schertz

Laura Robinson

Laura Robinson, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - Brooks City Base

Leroy Mendoza

Leroy Mendoza, PT, DPT

Lead Physical Therapist - Westover Hills

Brian Moss

Brian Moss, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - New Braunfels

FAQ information coming soon.

Who Can Benefit from Hand Therapy?

You May Benefit From Physical Therapy if You Have:

  • Those with chronic hand pain
  • Those with lack of hand, wrist, finger mobility.
  • Those recovering from hand surgery.
  • Those out of work due to hand injury.
  • Those looking to return to daily activity.
  • Those in need of splinting/bracing

Hand therapy is by referral only. If you think you have a condition that may require hand therapy, schedule an appointment with one of our hand specialist today!

Orthopedic Primary Care

Orthopedic
Primary Care

Orthopedic Primary Care is a full service clinic that is available Monday – Friday that covers a broad array of different Orthopaedic needs. At TSAOG’s Orthopedic Primary Care Clinic, we treat every body part excluding the spine, and are even capable of accepting PRP Referrals.

What is Orthopedic Primary Care?

Orthopedic Primary Care is the first line of defense for Orthopedic wellness. Orthopedic Primary Care may be right for you if you experience any of the following symptoms.

  • Pain in the extremities
  • Concerned about a strain or sprain
  • Acute injury
  • PRP injection referrals
  • Fractures
  • Other Orthopedic needs excluding spine

If you think you could benefit from our Orthopedic Primary Care service, book an appointment today. 

Did You Know?

Platelet Poor Plasma

PRP stands for “Platelet Rich Plasma”. This process takes the patient’s own blood, spins it in a centrifuge, then takes the serum with the highest platelet counts and injects it into the affected area to aid the healing process. 

Luis P

Luis Perez PA-CBoard Certified Physician Assistant

Available at the following TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine locations:

  • Ridgewood: Monday - Wednesday
  • Quarry Area: Thursday - Friday

TSAOG Ridgewood

Ridgewood

Ridgewood Orthopaedic Center
19138 US-281 N
San Antonio, TX 78258
Tel: 210-630-4650

TSAOG Quarry

Quarry Area

The Orthopaedic Institute
400 Concord Plaza Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78216
Tel: 210-630-4650

Physical Therapy

Therapy Services

Check Out Our Physical Therapy Youtube Playlist

Learn more about physical therapy exercises you can do at home and are right for you!

TSAOG Physical Therapy  Services:

  • Musculoskeletal evaluations
  • Customized home exercise programs
  • Therapeutic exercises and activities
  • Flexibility/stretching exercises
  • Strengthening and conditioning exercises
  • Stabilization exercises
  • Manual therapy
Our services may also include custom brace fitting, electrical stimulation, fluidotherapy, heat/cold therapy, and iontophoresis/phonophoresis.

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Can Help You:

  • Alleviate Pain
  • Improve Strength and Conditioning
  • Increase Your Flexibility and Range of Motion
  • Improve Balance and Stability
Phillip Trueman

Phillip Trueman, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - Ridgewood

Chris Troyer

Christopher Troyer, PT, OCS

Lead Physical Therapist - Quarry Area

Makenzie Bippert

Makenzie Bippert, PR, DPT, SCS, FAAOMPT

Lead Physical Therapist - Medical Center

Gabriel Aaron Gonzales

Gabriel “Aaron” Gonzales, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - Schertz

Laura Robinson

Laura Robinson, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - Brooks City Base

Leroy Mendoza

Leroy Mendoza, PT, DPT

Lead Physical Therapist - Westover Hills

Brian Moss

Brian Moss, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - New Braunfels

Phillip Trueman

Phillip Trueman, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - Ridgewood

Chris Troyer

Christopher Trover, TP, OCS

Lead Physical Therapist - Quarry Area

Makenzie Bippert

Makenzie Bippert, PR, DPT, SCS, FAAOMPT

Lead Physical Therapist - Medical Center

Gabriel Aaron Gonzales

Gabriel “Aaron” Gonzales, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - Schertz

Laura Robinson

Laura Robinson, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - Brooks City Base

Leroy Mendoza

Leroy Mendoza, PT, DPT

Lead Physical Therapist - Westover Hills

Brian Moss

Brian Moss, PT

Lead Physical Therapist - New Braunfels

FAQ information coming soon.

What does physical therapy do for you?

You May Benefit From Physical Therapy if You Have:

  • Amputations
  • Sports injuries
  • Cumulative trauma disorders and repetitive stress injuries
  • Tendon and ligament injuries
  • Fractures
  • Dislocations
  • Joint Instability
  • Inflammatory and degenerative arthritis
  • Multiple system traumas
  • Pain-related syndromes
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Joint pain
  • Work-related injuries
  • Joint replacement (pre-surgery or post-surgery)

Pelvic Floor

Pelvic Floor SVG V2

Reasons for TSAOG Pelvic Floor Services:

  • Vaginismus
  • Vulvodynia
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or Bladder Pain
  • Endometriosis
  • Pain with intercourse (dyspareunia)
  • Urinary Incontinence or leaking
  • Fecal Incontinence or leaking
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Neck and Cervical Pain and Dysfunction
  • TMJ/Jaw Pain (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction)
  • Hip and Leg Pain
  • Pre/Post- Surgical
  • Chronic Pain

Pregnancy and Birth Preparation:

  • Lower Back Pain 
  • Pelvic pain 
  • Stress Incontinence 
  • Urinary leaking/Fecal leaking 
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse 
  • Hernia 
  • Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation) 
  • Pain with intercourse 
  • SPD (symphysis pubis dysfunction) 
  • Jaw Pain & Neck Pain 
  • TMJ disorder 
  • Sciatica 
  • Birth preparation

Allison Gonzales, DPT, PRPC

Pelvic Floor Therapist

Ridgewood Orthopedic Center

FAQ information coming soon.

TSAOG Ridgewood orthopedic center

Ridgewood Orthopaedic Center

19138 US-281 N San Antonio, TX 78258
210-489-7270

Postpartum Treatment and Healing:

  • Lower Back Pain

  • SI Joint Pain

  • Pelvic floor pain

  • Urinary Incontinence or leaking

  • Fecal Incontinence or leaking

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Hernia

  • Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation)

  • Pain with intercourse

  • Returning to exercise

  • Scar Mobilization (belly birth or perineal tear)

  • Birth trauma healing

Check Out Our Physical Therapy Youtube Playlist

Learn more about physical therapy exercises you can do at home and are right for you!

TSAOG Physical Therapy

Shoulder and Elbow Specialists

Shoulder and Elbow Specialists

No matter the condition or injury affecting your elbow, or shoulder, the surgeons of the Shoulder & Elbow Institute at TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine are here to help. Our surgeons are specialists dedicated to restoring function through surgical and non-surgical treatments. Simply put, your health is our mission. For this purpose, our physicians have assembled a Total Care approach to enable the finest outcome for your care. 

San Antonio Shoulder & Elbow Specialists:

As surgical techniques in shoulder & elbow have become more refined and complex, specialized training has become more important to the outcomes of a patient’s recovery. Each of the specialists in the Shoulder & Elbow Institute at TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine has completed an additional year of fellowship training in shoulder & elbow surgery beyond medical school and five to seven years of residency training.

In addition, TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine takes a Total Care approach to treatment, which incorporates diagnostic imaging, casting and bracing, a dedicated outpatient orthopaedic surgery center, and certified hand therapists. Our complex shoulder & elbow specialists work in concert with these departments to ensure the best possible outcome for your treatment plan.

Conditions and Treatment Options:

Shoulder

  • Bicep Tears / Bicep Repairs
  • Biceps Tendinopathy
  • Fracture care 
  • Frozen shoulder / Adhesive capsulitis
  • Radial head replacement
  • Reverse shoulder replacement
  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Impingement
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Triceps tears

Elbow

  • Elbow Arthritis
  • Elbow Arthroscopy
  • Elbow Dislocation
  • Elbow Pain / Injuries
  • Elbow Tendon and Ligament Reconstruction
  • Elbow contracture release
  • Fracture care 
  • Osteochondral defects
  • Tennis Elbow / Golfer’s Elbow
  • Total Elbow Replacement
  • Ulnar nerve compression

Your Shoulder and Elbow Specialists Team

FIND A LOCATION

WorkSmart Industrial Rehabilitation

Grayson Heights
1422 East Grayson St, #102
San Antonio, TX 78208

Quarry Area

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Ridgewood Orthopaedic Center

Schertz

Medical Center

Westover Hills

WorkSmart at Grayson Heights

Brooks City Base

New Braunfels

Bone Health

Bone
Health

The Bone Health Program at TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine was created to identify those patients presenting with fractures that might indicate osteoporosis. We will investigate to determine if osteoporosis is present, and, if needed, start the patient on a course of treatment to manage their osteoporosis to reduce their risk of future fractures. Is it time for your fracture-vention?

Bone Health Recognition

Nationally Recognized Expertise in Preventing Fractures

The American Orthopedic Association's Own the Bone® quality improvement program recognizes outstanding institutions for providing bone health care to prevent fractures.

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine is honored to continue delivering best-in-class preventive care to the South Texas region.

What is Osteoporosis?

Orthopedic surgeons treat fractures all the time, but did you know that certain fractures can be a sign of a more serious underlying problem? If you are over the age of 50 and experience one of the following types of fractures, you should be screened for osteoporosis:

  • Wrist (Distal Radius) Fracture
  • Spine (Vertebral) Fracture
  • Hip Fracture
  • Shoulder (Proximal Humerus) Fracture

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone in which you lose too much bone as you age, making your bones more porous than they should be and weakening their underlying structure. The more porous your bones become, the more likely they are to break.

illustration of healthy bone versus osteoporosis bone

Who is at Risk for Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis can affect both men and women, but multiple factors can increase your risk for developing osteoporosis, including:

  • Age – older people are at greater risk.
  • Race – people of Asian or Caucasian descent are at greater risk.
  • Gender – women are at greater risk than men.
  • Hormone Levels – a reduction in testosterone or estrogen can increase your risk for osteoporosis.
  • Eating Habits – a diet low in vitamin D and calcium can put you at greater risk.
  • Eating Disorders – bulimia or anorexia can increase your risk.
  • Lifestyle – people with a sedentary lifestyle are at greater risk.
  • Family History – a family history of osteoporosis or hip fractures can increase your risk
  • Smoking – recent studies have shown a relationship between smoking and reduced bone density.
  • Frame Size – a smaller frame size can increase your risk.
  • Medical Conditions – certain conditions (including Type 1 Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease) can increase your risk for developing osteoporosis.

Unchecked, these individuals are at significantly increased risk for additional bone loss and future fractures. That’s why TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine created the Bone Health Program.

Janean Vargas, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner

Available at the following TSAOG locations:

  • Ridgewood
  • Medical Center
  • Schertz
  • Quarry Area
  • Mission Trail
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Fracture Follow-Up

If you are over the age of 50 and are treated for a fracture known to be indicative of osteoporosis, your physician may refer you for a Bone Health consultation. During your bone health consultation a provider will work with you to:

  • Educate you on osteoporosis and why you are considered at risk.
  • Evaluate your specific case with a detailed history, physical, and referral for any additional testing necessary.
  • Establish a treatment plan, which might include lifestyle changes and medication to prevent further bone loss or even rebuild bone.
TSAOG Ridgewood

Ridgewood

Ridgewood Orthopaedic Center
19138 US-281 N
San Antonio, TX 78258
Tel: 210-630-4650

TSAOG at Medical Center

Medical Center

Christus Santa Rosa NW, Tower I
2829 Babcock Rd., #700
San Antonio, TX 78229
Tel: 210-630-4650

TSAOG Quarry

Quarry Area

The Orthopaedic Institute
400 Concord Plaza Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78216
Tel: 210-630-4650

TSAOG Schertz

Schertz

Schertz Parkway Professional Plaza
5000 Schertz Parkway, #600
Schertz, TX 78154
Tel: 210-630-4650

Don’t Wait! Schedule a Bone Health Consultation Now: (210) 630-4650

Workers Compensation

The dedicated Worker’s Compensation Department at TSAOG Orthopaedics is committed to treating your employees and returning them to work as quickly and safely as possible.

To refer a worker’s compensation patient to TSAOG Orthopaedics for consultation, treatment, or impairment rating, please print and complete our  WC REFERRAL FORM and fax it to us at 210-582-2697.  You can also refer a patient by phone by calling (210) 804-6815.

Additional Onsite Services

  • OrthoNow – Walk-in orthopaedic urgent care available Monday-Saturday
  • Designated Doctor / Independent Medical Evaluation examinations
  • Industrial Rehabilitation Program featuring:
    • Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
    • Work Hardening 
    • Work Conditioning
  • Electromyography / EMGs
  • Pre-Employment FCEs and EMGs

BOOK an appointment: (210) 396-5256

FIND A LOCATION

WorkSmart at Grayson Heights

WorkSmart at Grayson Heights

1422 E. Grayson St., Suite 102
San Antonio, TX 78208

WorkSmart at Grayson Heights

Urgent Injury Ortho Clinic

Urgent 
Injury Ortho Clinic

Same-day appointments and walk-ins welcome.

Urgent injury - a sports doctor cares for the football player

Emergency & Walk-in Ortho Care For:

  • Sprains and Strains
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Broken Bones and Fractures
  • Sports Injuries
  • Knee Injuries
  • Hip Injuries
  • Foot and Ankle Injuries
  • Hand and Wrist Injuries 
  • Neck and Spinal Injuries 
  • Torn Ligaments 
  • Injured Tendons
  • Other Musculoskeletal Injuries
 

Why OrthoNow Urgent Injury Clinic?

Immediate Access – Same day appointments and walk-ins are welcome, with shorter wait times compared to the ER or a general urgent care clinic.

Specialty Care – Skip the ER and go straight to an orthopaedic specialist for a fast and accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Extended Hours – OrthoNow is open weekday evenings and Saturdays for your convenience.

Treatment Options for the Whole Family – OrthoNow welcomes patients of all ages with urgent orthopedic concerns.

Lower Cost – OrthoNow bills as a specialty office visit, not as an urgent care or emergency room visit, saving you money.

Onsite Access to Additional Services – Imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI) and casting/bracing services are available onsite for your convenience.

Reduced Exposure to Infectious Disease – We only treat orthopedic conditions, which don’t spread in the waiting room.

In Network Coverage – We accept most major insurance plans, INCLUDING Blue Cross Blue Shield (effective 1/1/2019). We also offer cash rates.  Please call to verify your coverage prior to treatment.

Orthopedic Urgent Care Locations:

TSAOG Ridgewood

Ridgewood

19138 U.S. Hwy 281 N
San Antonio, TX 78258
Temporarily Closed Until Further Notice

TSAOG Quarry

Quarry Area

400 Concord Plaza Drive, Ste 140
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Monday – Friday: 11:30 am to 7:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Same-Day Appointment Available.
Call Now: 210-804-5424

OrthoConnect Telemedicine

OrthoConnect
Telemedicine

Visit with your doctor and get the answers you need from the safety of your own home!

All non-urgent orthopedic concerns are now eligible to be scheduled for OthoConnect telemedicine consultations at TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine.

More information coming soon.

What is OrthoConnect Telemedicine?

Telemedicine is the process of using HIPAA compliant video applications to conduct appointments between patients and healthcare providers.

At TSAOG, we call our telemedicine service OrthoConnect because it connects you with your orthopedic physician and allows you to get the care you need, when you need it, from anywhere.

Why Telemedicine?

The benefits of telemedicine include safety and increased access to care for patients. At TSAOG Orthopaedics, the health and safety of our patients, our providers, and TSAOG is always our top priority. As we work to address the threat of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to provide options for our patients to get the care that they need in a safe and timely way to that respects social distancing guidelines.

Telemedicine consultations are the best way to do that for patients with non-urgent orthopedic concerns.

Who Can be Seen Via OrthConnect?

All non-urgent orthopedic concerns are now eligible to be scheduled for telemedicine consultations.

OthoConnect consultations might include:

  • Discussing your new or existing musculoskeletal concerns with your provider
  • Checking your range of motion
  • Ordering any imaging or labs you might require
  • Reviewing the results of your previously ordered tests or scans
  • Monitoring your medications
  • Post-operative check ups

How Much Does it Cost?

Telemedicine consultations are billed to your insurance the same way that a visit to your doctor’s office would be, so your financial responsibility will vary based upon your individual insurance coverage. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many commercial insurers have agreed to waive patient cost sharing for these appointments, but we encourage you to verify your plan’s individual coverage for telemedicine prior to your appointment.

If you are uninsured and paying our of pocket for your telemedicine consultation, your cost would be $75 for a new patient or $50 for an established/follow up patient visit.

How Do I Schedule an OrthoConnect Appointment?

To schedule an OrthoConnect telemedicine consultation, please call us at 210-281-9595.

What Happens After I Schedule My Appointment?

After your appointment is scheduled, someone from your provider’s team will call you to prepare you for your appointment. The team member will ask you what kind of device you have available for the appointment (smartphone, tablet, laptop/desktop computer) so they can determine the best way to connect with you.

You will then receive an email inviting you to join your telemedicine visit and, when instructed, you will click the link to connect with your doctor. 

To make the most of your OrthoConnect visit, please:

  • Allow access to the camera and microphone on your device.
  • Select an area with a strong and reliable internet connection, either through WiFi or a data cable connection.
  • Choose a private location with good lighting and minimal distractions.

Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Ambulatory Surgery
Centers

Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Centers

Our surgery centers combine the latest in advanced equipment, technology and facilities with a friendly and supportive atmosphere for your surgical care.

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine now has two Ambulatory Surgical Center(s) (ASC) designed to address the needs of patients in a one-stop setting by providing licensed, certified staff specializing in orthopaedic care. Simply put, your health is our mission. For this purpose, our physicians have assembled a Total Care approach to enable the finest outcome for your care. Both ASC’s are accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Surgery Center waiting area
TSAOG Ridgewood

Ridgewood Orthopaedic Surgery Center Features:

  • Outpatient surgical care
  • Eight state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with:
    • High Definition scopes and cameras providing surgeons with digitally enhanced images to better repair damaged structures
    • Streaming capabilities for distance learning among medical professionals
  • MRI
  • CT and X-Ray capabilities
TSAOG Quarry

The Orthopaedic Surgery Center Features:

  • Outpatient surgical care
  • Six state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with:
    • High Definition scopes and cameras providing surgeons with digitally enhanced images to better repair damaged structures
    • Streaming capabilities for distance learning among medical professionals
  • MRI
  • CT and X-Ray capabilities

Ridgewood Orthopaedic Surgery Center

19138 U.S. Hwy 281 N
San Antonio, TX 78258
Phone: 210-253-2660

The Orthopaedic Institute

400 Concord Plaza Drive, Ste 140
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Phone: 210-253-2660