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Achilles tendon injuries: Why do they take so long to heal?

Achilles tendon injuries: Why do they take so long to heal?

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It can take up to a year to recover from injury and regain its previous strength. Orthopaedic surgeon Dane Wukich, M.D., discusses tips to prevent the devastating sports injury and who is most at risk.

Dane Wukich, M.D.

September 13, 2023

High ankle sprain vs. low ankle sprain: What are the key differences?

High ankle sprain vs. low ankle sprain: What are the key differences?

NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Tony Pollard both suffered high ankle sprains during the playoffs, but their treatments were very different and much more involved than a typical ankle sprain. UT Southwestern orthopedic surgeons explain the complexities of a high ankle sprain injury.

Michael VanPelt, D.P.M. / Kshitij "KJ" Manchanda, M.D.

February 13, 2023

What is a Lisfranc injury and how come it sidelines athletes for so long?

What is a Lisfranc injury and how come it sidelines athletes for so long?

Lisfranc injuries in athletes are common and difficult to treat without surgery. Dr. Wukich explains why athletes are unable to return to action long after it happens.

Dane Wukich, M.D.

October 20, 2022

3D bunion surgery gets you back on your feet faster

3D bunion surgery gets you back on your feet faster

Bunions are much more than a cosmetic issue – they're a painful structural problem that limits a person’s mobility. UT Southwestern's Dr. Michael VanPelt describes how the advanced surgical procedure lapiplasty bunionectomy can cure the condition with less downtime and low risk of recurrence.

Michael VanPelt, D.P.M.

April 23, 2021

How we use a 3D printer to replace ankle bones and restore movement

How we use a 3D printer to replace ankle bones and restore movement

Advancements in 3D-printing technology now allow doctors to create new bones and restore movement for patients. Dane Wukich, M.D., Chief of UT Southwestern's Orthopaedic Surgery Department, explains how the 3D printing technology makes it possible to replace damaged talus bones in the ankle with custom metallic implants.

Dane Wukich, M.D.

July 8, 2020

Too gruesome for video: The ‘high-energy’ injury of Dallas Cowboy Allen Hurns

Too gruesome for video: The ‘high-energy’ injury of Dallas Cowboy Allen Hurns

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns suffered a grotesque ankle dislocation during the NFC Wildcard playoff game on Jan. 5, 2019. In this week’s blog, Dane Wukich, M.D., discusses treatment and recovery for high-energy joint injuries.

Dane Wukich, M.D.

January 10, 2019