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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

Captain Indestructible: Dallas firefighter rises from the ashes and returns to job he loves

Dallas Fire-Rescue Capt. Chris Gadomski nearly died in a massive gas explosion in Oak Cliff in Sept. 2021. A year later, he returned to active duty.

September 29, 2022

AR in the OR: First augmented reality shoulder replacement surgery in Texas

In April, orthopaedic surgeon Michael Khazzam, M.D., performed the first augmented reality shoulder replacement surgery in Texas. Explore how the technology works and what patients can expect from this innovative approach.

Michael Khazzam, M.D.

May 27, 2021

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