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With fearless grit, a Pan Am Games competitor is already a winner

Alexandra Wainwright,19, has competed in karate at the world level since 13. Now, she’s set to compete on another international...

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A magic smile captures everyone’s hearts

Five-year-old Kaylie Lingor, an irresistible social butterfly who loves chatting with everyone, flashes a megawatt smile that lights up every...

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UT Physicians is proud to be recognized by the Spina Bifida Association @spinabifidaassn for meeting the standards of care to help...

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A problem-solver extraordinaire travels the world

The fact that Wayne Moorehead is a quadruple amputee doesn’t dampen his can-do attitude or independent spirit. Moorehead’s life turned...

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Nothing discourages this unstoppable marathoner on wheels

Fred Samuelsen marvels that he has completed 13 marathons. No big deal some may think, but Samuelsen is proud that...

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Specialized UCL surgical repair leads to speedy recovery for elite CrossFit world competitor

Alexis Johnson was performing heavy snatches at a CrossFit gym and a fluke accident caused her to rupture her Ulnar...

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Even flying in the air, nothing keeps this cheerleader down

Marlie Armatta, 17, an elite competitive cheerleader, defies gravity every time she flies through the air, flawlessly executing double twists,...

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Phil Smith, 85-years-young marathoner, wins hearts and medals

Phil Smith recently completed his 40th consecutive Houston marathon or half marathon. This is a remarkable feat for any age,...

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Our Patients Look Like This: Kevin McDonald A Christmas Miracle

“When I was 11,” says Kevin McDonald, “my world turned upside down after I scraped my right thigh and knee....

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Our Patients Look Like This: Cheyenne Meyer Unstoppable Triathlete

An elite-level triathlete. A determined spirit with a comeback attitude. Cheyenne Meyer, 23, was enjoying a training ride for a...

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UT Ortho Annual Report 2019

The UT Ortho Annual Report is available to view online. Click the image below to view–

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William C. McGarvey, MD, Installed as AOFAS® President

Congratulations to our very own, William C. McGarvey, MD, who was named President of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle...

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Case of the Month – Pediatric Benign Bone Tumors — There is “a light at the end of the tunnel.”

Benign bone tumors in children are quite common. In fact, much more common than other well-known pediatric “diseases,” such as...

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The Houston Texans’ most important defender

“Maybe any doctor would have diagnosed Quessenberry. Maybe any doctor would have found the tumor in Wade Phillips’ kidney. Maybe...

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Doctors, mommies, and me

  Revolutionizing treatment of pediatric and adult tumors, one patient at a time This is my introductory blog and I...

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Setting the Record Straight Regarding CTE

Dr. Summer Ott, Director of the Concussion Program, gives input on setting the record straight regarding CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy).

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Don’t Let Shin Splints Spoil Your Sports Plans

Don't let shin splints spoil your training or sports plans. Dr. Shani discusses prevention and treatment of shin splints. Read More >>

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Guatemalan man receives a much needed surgery and comprehensive patient care

Guatemalan man receives a much needed Knee Replacement and comprehensive patient care after many unsuccessful surgeries. View More >>

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UT Ortho Named One of the Largest Groups in the United States

UT Ortho named one of the largest groups in the United States based on both number of physicians and practice locations. Read More>>

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An American Oarsmen and His Road to the 2016 Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge

Mike Matson of the American Oarsmen tells the story of his journey to the 2016 Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge, thanks to Dr. Matthew Mays. Read More>>

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Touching Hands Project Goes to Cambodia – Dr. Koepplinger’s Mission Trip

Dr. Matt Koepplinger spent two weeks in Takeo, Cambodia on a medical mission trip helping burn victims and teaching local staff. Read More>>

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Blake’s Story with Dr. Mark Prasarn, Dr. Andrew Choo and UT Ortho Trauma Team

Watch the incredible video below about how Blake fell 40 feet, and his success story. Dr. Mark Prasarn and Dr. Andrew Choo and the UT...

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Top Back-to-School Sports Injuries

Dr. Raj Shani writes about preventing top back-to-school sports injuries and safety tips.

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Dr. Lowe Honored as Distinguished Alumni

Dr. Lowe was honored at the Distinguished Alumni dinner last week. Read more about his dedicated service to the university here.

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Dr. Alfred Mansour helps Pearland High School student defies the odds and returns to running after crash. Read Pearland Distance...

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The Trauma specialists at UT Ortho provide advanced training for first responders in the Greater Houston area.

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The bone marrow aspirate injection Dwight Howard had on his knee Wednesday is described as “experimental” and based more in...

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Dr. Adam Freedhand, Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at...

Read More Dr. Adam Freehand Demonstrates the MAKO Robot at Memorial Hermann the Woodlands

Dr. Adam Freedhand introduces the Mako robot at Memorial Hermann in the Woodlands. Read Dr. Freehand’s debut of MAKO.

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In recent years, increased awareness about properly treating sports concussion has helped standardize the rules around “Return to Play,” and...

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Dr. Alfred Mansour and Dr. Summer Ott discuss injury prevention for fall sports. Read Dr. Mansour’s and Dr. Ott’s story.

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More than 80 vacationing Houstonians joined NBA players in Aspen, shining the spotlight on the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Program,...

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Last week, the Houston Rockets joined more than 80 Houstonians vacationing in Aspen spotlighting the Sports Medicine program, led by...

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Catherine Ambrose, Ph.D., and Terry Clyburn, M.D. and others are involved in the evaluation of antibiotic-impregnated microspheres for the Prevention...

Read More New Publication: Evaluation of Antibiotic-Impregnated Microspheres

Dr. Lowe was presented the Jack C. Hughston Sports Physician Award by the APTA’s Sports Physical Therapy Section at a...

Read More Dr. Walt Lowe recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Summer Ott, Psy.D. teams with Pramod Dash and Harvey Levin to begin a study in a pilot project of concussions...

Read More New Study Looks at Teen Athlete Concussions

Corticosteroid injections may speed-up the return time for NFL players suffering high ankle sprains, according to research presented by Dr....

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John Wesley Munz, M.D., Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, has...

Read More Dr. John Munz Wins Orthopedic Teaching Award

Dr. Walt Lowe and Dr. Summer Ott discuss the diagnosis and treatment of sports concussions with the Houston Chronicle. Read...

Read More Keeping Sports Safer: Understanding Concussions

Have you ever reflected back on an event and said, If only I’d done this … or if only I’d...

Read More D.J. Hayden’s Near Death Story

Memorial Hermann live tweets ACL surgery performed by Dr. Lowe

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