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Soccer Injuries Explained: Ankle Sprains – When “Just a Rolled Ankle” Isn’t So Simple Ankle injuries have already become part of the story of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Germany lost defender Nico Schlotterbeck for the remainder of the tournament…

Soccer Injuries Explained: Meniscus Tears | Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention To the casual fan, a World Cup highlight might look effortless—a perfectly timed cut past a defender, a quick change of direction to create space or a sliding challenge to…

Rex Marco, MD, Shares a Powerful Lesson with McGovern Medical School’s Class of 2026 When Rex Marco, MD, stood before the McGovern Medical School Class of 2026 as this year’s commencement speaker, he could have reflected on decades of accomplishments…

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…

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 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: 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: 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 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…

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%…