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

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

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.

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....

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...

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

Thanks to our experience and resources, we’re experts on how to treat pediatric orthopedic injuries quickly and effectively. But treating...

Most of us know that calcium is the main building block of our bones. You may be surprised to learn that a baby is born with only 25...

We love seeing children thrive! Getting to help families is the best part of what we do. At CTPO, we love seeing a child thrive after an...

Winter is here, and although we don’t get huge snow storms in Austin, a lot of families head to New Mexico or the Rockies to hit the...

When your child has an orthopedic injury or condition that requires an orthopedic support device the thought of traveling, especially by air

Monday night, Dr. Gottschalk was the inaugural recipient of the Dell Medical School Compassion and Character Award.  The purpose of this...

Halloween is just around the corner!  We couldn’t be more excited to see the ghosts, princesses, super heroes in our office, but we hope...

It may still seem like summer, but Fall means fun here in Austin, especially for our patients!  We love seeing everyone enjoying the weather

If your child’s injury is not life threatening, it is advisable to see a pediatric orthopedist or specialist as soon as possible.

Children commonly complain about itchiness under their cast, especially in the summer. This itchiness can be caused by many things.

Heat illness during practice or competition is a leading cause of disability among U.S. high school athletes. Luckily it's preventable!

We keep up with the Olympics, and I’m sure you are as interested in articles about what Olympic athletes eat!  Remember when Michael...

Accidents around the home cause injury to hundreds of children each year here in Austin. If you’ve ever had a curious toddler or preschooler

Winter is here!  Whether you are heading to school or hitting the road for a road trip, winter can be a challenging time for buckling...