Concussions in Soccer
Soccer Injuries Explained: Concussions — Signs, Symptoms, and Safe Return to Play As fans around the world tune in to the FIFA World Cup, they expect to see spectacular goals, dramatic saves, and intense competition. What many may not expect…
ACL Injuries in Soccer
Soccer Injuries Explained: ACL Tears. What Fans, Players, and Parents Need to Know. Bonnie Gregory, MD, assistant professor and orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at UTHealth Houston (external link) and team physician for the Houston Dash, explains why ACL tears happen,…
Pickleball Foot and Ankle Injuries: Prevention Tips
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. While it’s an excellent way to stay active, orthopedic specialists are seeing a sharp rise in pickleball foot and ankle injuries. From ankle sprains to Achilles tendon ruptures, pickleball-related…
Revision Hip Replacement: When and Why It’s Needed
Revision Hip Replacement: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery Hip replacement is one of the most successful procedures in modern medicine, with newer implants lasting 20 to 30 years or longer. However, in some cases, some patients may eventually experience implant wear,…
Outpatient Robotic-Assisted Anterior Hip Replacement
Outpatient Robotic-Assisted Anterior Hip Replacement: What Patients Should Know Hip pain can gradually limit the simplest daily activities — walking, putting on shoes, climbing stairs, or even sleeping comfortably. For many patients with advanced hip arthritis, hip replacement offers a…
Walter R. Lowe Knee Registry Advances Orthopedic Research
Walter R. Lowe Knee Registry Marks Two Years of Advancing Orthopedic Research The Walter R. Lowe Knee Registry at UTHealth Houston is celebrating two years of advancing research in athletic knee care. Launched and led by Alfred A. Mansour III, MD, sports medicine surgeon at…
Advancing Care for Thumb CMC Arthritis at UTHealth Houston
Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis is one of the most common and functionally limiting forms of hand arthritis. It affects an estimated 1 in 5 adults aged 50 or older, with higher rates among women. Because the thumb provides 40% to 50%…
Andrew R. Burgess, MD, Honored with 2025 OTA Lifetime Achievement Award
UTHealth Houston Department of Orthopedic Surgery, trauma surgeon Andrew R. Burgess, MD, has been awarded the 2025 Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing over four decades of leadership, innovation, and mentorship that have shaped the field of orthopedic…
Where Faith Becomes Practice, and Gratitude Finds Its Purpose
When we say “thank you” this season, our faculty have chosen to say it with their hands. In operating rooms, some without air-conditioning, in pre-op bays buzzing with translators and nurses, and in clinics where patients travel 10–15 hours by…
National Recognition for Excellence in Ankle Replacement Surgery
Recognition highlights leadership, innovation, and exceptional patient outcomes in total ankle replacement surgery. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UTHealth Houston (external link) has earned recognition as a Stryker Center of Ankle Excellence, joining only 15 hospitals and health systems…