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Nov 19
2 min

Getting to Know Dr. Robert Dehne

Those that are lucky enough to choose a career path they love and stay passionate about it even after doing it for years and years are so...

Nov 4
2 min

Getting to Know Dr. John Williams

When you first meet Dr. John Williams, the first thing you'll probably notice about him is his incredibly calm demeanor. That, or his hai...

Oct 29
2 min

Getting to Know Dr. Shapiro

These days, it's hard to be the "first" at anything, but not for Dr. Shapiro. When he founded CTPO in 1990 right here in Austin, there we...

Oct 17
4 min

The Future Of CTPO

Returning to Roots As a new graduate fresh out of fellowship in Chicago, I was looking at multiple locations to practice medicine. My wif...

Oct 16
4 min

The Story of CTPO - Celebrating 30 Years!

Hanging a Shingle in Austin When I finished my fellowship at Scottish Rite in Dallas, most pediatric orthopedic practices were part of ac...

Oct 6
4 min

The Aches and Pains of Virtual Learning

Life has shifted quite a bit since March of 2020- we're cooped up indoors for long periods of time and are moving less than ever before. ...

Sep 24
2 min

Getting to Know Dr. Chris Souder

When you love your job so much that it's also your hobby, you have found your true calling in life. For Dr. Souder, his career in pediatr...

Sep 17
2 min

Getting To Know Dr. Ryan Murdock

The Golden Rule of treating others as you would like to be treated is something a lot of us strive to uphold in our daily lives. For Dr. ...

Sep 11
2 min

Getting to know Dr. Matt Ellington

For some people like Dr. Ellington, sports and athletics is in their blood. Growing up in a small town in East Texas as a 6th generation ...

Sep 1
2 min

Getting To Know Dr. Catherine Sargent

When thinking of Dr. Sargent, the first thing that comes to mind is "team player." She known around the office to help out by lending a h...

Aug 21
2 min

Getting to Know Dr. Brian Kaufman

You’ll immediately be able to spot which physician Dr. Kaufman is when you walk into our office since his penchant for bow-ties gives him...

Aug 14
2 min

Getting to Know Dr. Hilton Gottschalk

Often referred to as "Dr. Sidechalk" and "Chalkboard," Dr. Gottschalk is no stranger to busting out into song and showing off his sweet d...

Jul 16
3 min

Summer Injury Management

Does your child train in the off-season? For many parents who have children competing in a highly competitive sport, their training proba...

Jun 15
3 min

Preventing ACL Injuries

Imagine yourself on the sideline of your daughter’s soccer game. She is playing fantastic, like always, when all of a sudden she falls aw...

May 23
2 min

Memorial Day Safety 101

With Memorial Day quickly approaching we wish to take this opportunity to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of our military, ...

May 20
2 min

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of keeping families physically active, now more th...

May 8
3 min

Get Creative Celebrating Mother's Day 2020

We might be limited to the places we can go (we miss you, brunch!) but getting out of the house is GOOD for your mom’s mental health.

Apr 15
4 min

Keeping Your Student Athlete Active During Social Distancing

Social distancing due to Covid-19 has come with many adjustments that we as a community are having to make as we adapt to a new normal. O...

Mar 28
2 min

The Sun is Good for Your Bones, But Don’t Forget These Two Things

At CTPO, we recommend that kids of all ages get their time outside; after all, vitamin D is key for strong bones! Spring is a great time ...

Mar 20
2 min

The 3 Most Common Overuse Injuries in Teens

Spring has finally sprung here in Austin, and as temperatures go up, so do the number of injuries from springtime sports. While more seri...

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