Star Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

01/08/2026

Big things continue to happen at Star Orthopedics & Sports Medicine ⭐️

We’re proud to share that Andrew Dold, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon has accepted his first medical student rotation from Texas A&M Medical School starting in June 2026. This marks our second medical school partnership, further establishing Star Orthopedics as a clinical rotation site for orthopedic education.

Investing in the next generation of physicians while continuing to deliver exceptional patient care—exciting times ahead! 🦴

Dr. Dold is honored to help train the future orthopedic surgeons who will one day serve the Frisco community!

01/01/2026

12/27/2025

Gouty arthritis on knee arthroscopy

This arthroscopic footage demonstrates classic gouty arthritis within the knee joint. Gout is caused by deposition of monosodium urate crystals, which trigger intense inflammation and progressive joint damage over time. Intra-articularly, these crystal deposits can coat cartilage, inflame the synovium, and impair normal joint mechanics—leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and degeneration.

Visualizing gout at the tissue level helps explain why early diagnosis and appropriate medical management are critical to protecting long-term joint health.

12/12/2025

What does normal ACL + PCL function look like in real time?
During arthroscopy, you can see the cruciates acting as the knee’s dynamic stabilizers:

🔹 Extension:
The ACL is tight, preventing the tibia from sliding forward, while the PCL relaxes and guides the joint into a locked, stable position.

🔹 Flexion:
The PCL becomes taut, controlling posterior tibial translation, while the ACL relaxes and allows smooth rollback of the femur.

Two ligaments, opposite tensions, perfect balance.
This is the biomechanics that keep athletes stable, powerful, and confident.

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12/11/2025

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament…..more is written about this short ligament than anything else in orthopedics.
❓What else do you want to know?
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12/02/2025

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I truly appreciate all of you who take the time to message me with questions about injuries, symptoms, and treatment options. While I’m always happy to help, Instagram isn’t the ideal place to provide medical advice or make an accurate diagnosis.

Orthopedic conditions are best evaluated with a proper in-clinic assessment, where we can perform a detailed exam and obtain the appropriate imaging to understand what’s really going on. This ensures you receive the most accurate diagnosis and the most effective treatment plan.

For those unable to come in person, virtual appointments are also available, allowing us to discuss your concerns in a more secure, comprehensive medical setting.

If you’re dealing with pain or have questions about an injury, please contact the clinic directly to schedule an appointment. I look forward to taking great care of you.
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11/30/2025

A lesson in hip anatomy while illustrating an acetabular labral repair. This is part of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) of the hip.
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11/26/2025

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) of the hip…explained. It’s important to remember that the boney morphology (with range of motion) is what causes the problem: a labral tear with progressive cartilage degeneration.
The fix: repair the labrum AND remove the impinging bone!
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11/26/2025

Part 2: Highlighting a few of the Patient Recovery Benefits of the Direct Anterior Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA).
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11/23/2025

Problem: Advanced hip arthritis.
Plan: DAA THA.
Result: As shown. ✅
Pre- and post-operative X-rays illustrating advanced hip OA treated with a total hip arthroplasty.
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