B. Christian Balldin, MD

HB 3459 in the #txlege represents an important opportunity to decrease the prior authorization burden. Thanks to @DrGregBonnen @SenJaneNelson @DrBuckinghamTX for supporting this important concept. @TSAOG_Ortho takes a look at prior auth in the San Antonio area in this graphic.

Calling all coaches, parents and athletes! Sport as we know it has been put on hold and the digital way has temporarily taken over. With that, the U.S. Center for SafeSport recommends all coaches, parents AND athletes keep these guidelines in mind: ow.ly/WPJD50zj9Hd

E-learning? How about E-training? Virtual training of youth athletes is the new norm these days! Check out this article about how virtual training in youth athletes is exploding due to the #COVID19 pandemic. ow.ly/HuLZ50yWDz2

Why do injury prevention programs play a BIG role in preventing injuries in athletes, particularly youth athletes? Because injury during maturation & skeletal development can lead to long-term problems. Focusing on youth creates good habits. Practice perfect habits! #STOP

UT Southwestern represented at #TOA2020. Great talks and initiative to learn and minimize surgical complications in Orthopaedics. @DrBalldin @Pedi_Sports_Med @TxScottishRite @paulchinmd @TXOrthoAssn @NuelleSportsMD

Thank you to @DrBalldin for inviting back to speak this year at #TOA2020! He was my chief resident for 4 months during my R2 year at Parkland/UTSW. Privileged to share the stage with arthroscopy experts! @utswortho @UTSWNews

Come join @kkirkOrthodoc and #TeamTSAOG at the 35th Annual Lone Star CF Tower Climb! This event is a great way to spend the day with co-workers, friends, and family while “Adding Tomorrows” for people with #cysticfibrosis. #cftowerclimb youtu.be/U2yOYjb-Rv8

Happy Retirement, Dr. Valdez! We thank you for your countless years of expertise in #orthopaedics. You will be greatly missed by all! #teamtsaog tsaog.com/connect-learn-…

This is why we restrict ROM 0-90 degrees for meniscal root repairs. Watch how the repair is stable thru ROM until about 80-90 deg flexion, when it starts to pull up/out. #savethemeniscus ⁦@kcrehabexpert⁩ ⁦@RehabAllStar⁩ ⁦@jordanbossmann⁩ ⁦@mickwhughes⁩

It's that time of year again! Join The Viroslav's and #TeamTSAOG as we take on One Small Step Walk for Prader-Willi Research! If you're unable to attend but would like to make a difference, please consider donating by clicking the link below: act.fpwr.org/site/TR?fr_id=…

LOVE. INSPIRE. GIVE. HELP. TOUCH. @tsaog_ortho L.I.G.H.T. charity program supports #SanAntonio non-profit organizations through donations & volunteer efforts. For the Month of Sept, we selected community partner, Wounded Warrior Project and raised $5,678.54!

Injury prevention helps keep our young throwers in the game! A nearly 50% reduction in throwing-related injuries as well as improved performance were seen in young #baseball players with the implementation of a 10-mnute prevention program #injuryprevention ow.ly/ArRU50wtMhz