Jeff Padalecki, MD - Austin Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Every hip labral tear is different and so is every patient.

Some tears happen suddenly. Others develop gradually from repetitive stress or wear. Some involve healthy tissue that can be repaired, while others leave the labrum too damaged for a successful repair.

That's why treatment should be personalized.

Depending on your specific situation, treatment may include physical therapy, activity changes, labral repair, or reconstruction when the tissue cannot be preserved.

The goal isn't simply to fix a tear. It's to help you get back to a healthy, functioning hip.

A torn hip labrum is often the result of overuse in sports. Dr. Padalecki will use an arthroscopic hip labral repair technique for treatment.

10/07/2026

What does subacromial decompression actually do?

The procedure is performed arthroscopically to address irritation and crowding in the space beneath the acromion, where the rotator cuff tendons and bursa are located.

Bursitis and shoulder impingement can contribute to pain, weakness and difficulty with shoulder movement.

For carefully selected patients, subacromial decompression may be part of a treatment plan designed to reduce irritation and improve shoulder function.

Every shoulder is different, so treatment should be based on the underlying cause of the symptoms. Learn more ⬇️

The arthroscopic shoulder surgery to remove the inflamed bursa from the acromium is known as a subacromial decompression surgery.

10/02/2026

A cartilage defect doesn’t automatically mean you need cartilage surgery.

Before recommending treatment, it’s important to look at the bigger picture: How large is the defect? Where is it located? What does the surrounding cartilage look like? Are there issues with the meniscus, ligaments or alignment?

Those answers help determine whether treatment is needed—and if so, which approach makes the most sense.

Articular cartilage defect surgeries include chondroplasty, Microfracture, osteochaondral autograft transfer & osteonchondral allograft transplantation.

09/30/2026

A biceps tendon tear doesn’t automatically mean surgery.

Smaller or partial tears may improve with rest, activity changes, medication and physical therapy. More significant tears may require surgery, particularly distal biceps tears near the elbow.

For tears near the shoulder, treatment depends on the extent of the damage and may include repair or a biceps tenodesis.

The right treatment depends on your injury, activity level and goals.

The most obvious symptom associated with a biceps tendon injury will be a sudden and severe pain, depending on where the biceps tendon tear is.

09/29/2026

After pincer impingement surgery, rehabilitation plays a big role in the outcome.

Patients typically begin physical therapy soon after surgery to regain hip motion and protect the healing hip. Crutches are often needed for 3–8 weeks, depending on the procedure, and a brace may be used during recovery.

The focus is gradual: protect the repair, restore motion, rebuild strength and work toward returning to the activities you enjoy.

An acetabuloplasty is a pincer hip impingement treatment. Dr. Padalecki performs this treatment as an arthroscopic procedure to correct the impingement.

09/24/2026

"Dr. Padalecki is one of the very best in his field! I have been treated by him for several years now.

He has never rushed me and takes his time to explain all my options, always showing that he cared about my situation. He made sure that I could reach out to him if the treatment stopped working as well as it had in the past so he could follow up with more testing.

He is very knowledgeable and has excellent bedside manner. I know that I am in very capable hands and highly recommend him." -Mayro Iborra

09/23/2026

A labral tear on an MRI can sound like the obvious reason for shoulder pain. But it’s not always that simple.

A SLAP tear may be causing symptoms, or it may be an incidental finding. Dr. Padalecki considers the whole picture: how the injury happened, your symptoms, age, shoulder stability, exam and activity goals.

If surgery is needed, treatment is tailored to what’s actually happening in your shoulder.

An MRI is an important piece of the puzzle. But it’s not the whole puzzle.

A shoulder labral tear and SLAP tear can occur for a variety of reasons and there is a number of ways that this injury can affect a patient.

09/22/2026

When multiple knee ligaments are injured, treating only one ligament may not be enough.

Because the ligaments work together to provide stability, treatment often involves comprehensive reconstruction using grafts to restore the knee’s anatomy. When appropriate, Dr. Padalecki may address multiple ligament injuries during one surgery.

The goal is to restore stability and help patients work toward returning to an active lifestyle.

Austin, Texas knee specialist Dr. Jeff Padalecki is an expert at treating multi-ligament knee injuries and complex knee injury cases.

09/18/2026

Struggling with constant shoulder pain and sleepless nights from severe arthritis and rotator cuff damage? You don't have to live with it.

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty offers a new path forward. By shifting the joint's mechanics to rely on the deltoid muscle instead of a damaged rotator cuff, this advanced procedure helps restore mobility, independence, and pain-free sleep. Combined with a structured recovery plan, it's helping patients get back to living fully.

Learn more about how reverse shoulder replacement can help ⬇️

A reverse shoulder replacement involves replacing the natural degenerated cartilage and bone of the shoulder joint with metal and plastic components.