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Back and Spine; Orthopaedics and Rehab

New Intracept procedure provides lasting relief for chronic low-back pain

G. Sunny Sharma, M.D.

June 27, 2022

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$Preventing osteoporosis-related fragility fractures after knee or hip replacement$

Preventing osteoporosis-related fragility fractures after knee or hip replacement

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Biceps tendonitis: How arthroscopic surgery relieves shoulder pain, reduces scarring

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$Why hip fractures require immediate treatment$

Why hip fractures require immediate treatment

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After ACL injury, UFC star is back fighting for his family and his country

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UTSW removes runner’s melon-sized spine tumor with minimally invasive surgery

August 23, 2021

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

Orthopaedics and Rehab

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.

July 30, 2020

Orthopaedics and Rehab

Unraveling the mystery – and misery – of frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a mysterious, miserable condition we face as we age. When sleepless, painful nights began to affect Tim Rogers’ work as editor of D Magazine, he sought help from Michael Khazzam, M.D., and potentially cut his recovery time by 75%. Learn more.

Michael Khazzam, M.D.

August 14, 2019

Orthopaedics and Rehab

The hips don't lie: Signs it's time to consider hip replacement

When our hips don’t move well, it can lead to reduced mobility and pain. Joel Wells, M.D., discusses treatment options and when it might be time to think about a hip replacement.

March 10, 2021

“As grotesque as Hurns’ injury looked, full recovery is common when patients can receive emergency surgery and participate in physical therapy after their injuries heal.”

– Dane K. Wukich, M.D. quoted from: Too gruesome for video: The ‘high-energy’ injury of Dallas Cowboy Allen Hurns

Back and Spine; Orthopaedics and Rehab

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

Only 10% of patients with back pain need surgery – and if you do, chances are a minimally invasive procedure may be all you need. Learn more with spine expert Kavita Trivedi, D.O., or UT Southwestern.