Orthopaedics and Rehab

Orthopaedics and Rehab; Prevention

Pickleball injuries increasing along with sport's popularity

December 26, 2023

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How Glen’s journey to getting a power wheelchair got much smoother

December 19, 2023

New keyhole sacroiliac joint fusion procedure relieves lower-back pain

November 10, 2023

What is an AC joint injury, and why is it so common in contact sports?

October 24, 2023

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

September 13, 2023

Ortho-oncology: Improving care for patients with metastatic bone disease

May 17, 2023

5 signs your back pain might be an emergency

Severe back pain might be a sign of a more serious underlying medical emergency. In this week’s MedBlog, two spine experts discuss five symptoms that should indicate seeing a doctor right away. Read more.

Douglas Dickson, M.D.
Kavita Trivedi, D.O.

July 3, 2019

$Why hip fractures require immediate treatment$

Aging; Orthopaedics and Rehab

Why hip fractures require immediate treatment

Orthopaedic surgeon Megan Sorich, D.O., discusses the risks of delaying hip fracture treatment after a fall, especially for the elderly.

Megan Sorich, D.O.

January 31, 2022

Orthopaedics and Rehab

How shockwave therapy helps heal sports and overuse injuries

Stubborn tendonitis or sports injury? See how ESWT – extracorporeal shockwave therapy – can cure chronic conditions such as plantar fasciitis without surgery.

Blair Manning, M.D.

August 4, 2022

Orthopaedics and Rehab

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

"At night, as you try to rest, the lining of the shoulder tightens up like a T-shirt that’s too small. So, any little motion will cause pain and keep you awake. That’s why I hadn’t been sleeping, Dr. Khazzam explained."

Tim Rogers, editor of D Magazine quoted from: Unraveling the mystery – and misery – of frozen shoulder

Back and Spine; Orthopaedics and Rehab

Just 10 percent of back pain requires surgery – and minimally invasive procedures work for many

Expert spine care at UT Southwestern: Learn from Dr. Kavita Trivedi about nonsurgical solutions for back pain and the benefits of minimally invasive procedures.