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 Collateral Ligament (UCL). The good news? She knew just who to call. “I reached out to Dr. Evan Meeks because…
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, spins, or flips. “Tumbling is my passion,” says Marlie, a junior at George Ranch High School in Richmond, Texas. But…
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, but Smith is 85-years-young and still laces up at the crack of dawn and hits the ground running. He ran…
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. A week later, my knee became swollen and I went to Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital ER where my knee was…
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 triathlon championship race when suddenly a car smashed into her left side. She was thrown off the bike and knocked…
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 scoliosis or club feet. Approximately 500 children in Houston suffer a benign bone tumor per year, or approximately one child…
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 >>
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>>