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Trauma
The Orthopaedic Trauma section within the UT Southwestern Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has four full-time, board-certified faculty members who provide comprehensive care to patients presenting in the emergency room at Parkland Memorial Hospital, which has the busiest ER in North America by patient visits.
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Sports Medicine
The Sports Medicine section within the UT Southwestern Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has welcomed two new individuals into the fold: Edward Arrington, M.D., and Steven B. Singleton, M.D.
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Spine
The Spine section within the UT Southwestern Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has four full-time faculty, including Section Chief Michael Van Hal, M.D., along with Douglas Dickson, M.D.; Kevin Gill, M.D.; and Shaleen Vira, M.D., all of whom provide a significant leadership presence.
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Stay alert to avoid falls that can cause serious injuries, UT Southwestern orthopedist says
Slipping on ice or tripping over a curb can result in broken bones or more serious injuries. To avoid taking an unexpected tumble, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings and watch where you’re walking, a UT Southwestern Medical Center orthopedist advises.
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Hand and Upper Extremity
The Hand and Upper Extremity section within the UT Southwestern Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has four full-time, board-certified faculty members.
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Foot and Ankle
The Foot and Ankle section within the UT Southwestern Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has seven full-time, board-certified physicians.
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Total Joints
The Total Joints section is an all-encompassing group within the UT Southwestern Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Shoulder and Geriatric Fracture
The Shoulder section consists of Michael Khazzam, M.D., who serves as Section Chief, and Alison Cabrera, M.D. This team provides comprehensive care for patients who are suffering from complex shoulder injuries and conditions.
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UT Southwestern Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Unsuccessful Bunion Surgery
Findings could help surgeons counsel patients on common elective procedure
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New Musculoskeletal and Sports Research Program
One in 2 adults in the U.S. would be affected by a musculoskeletal condition or injury that hinders their ability to move without pain, according to a 2016 report from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Understanding these conditions and developing new treatments requires expertise from multiple disciplines.
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2D and 3D MRIs Provide Reliable Measurements for Planning ACL Surgery
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can reliably establish measurements for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) “footprints” that are critical to the placement of grafts for reconstruction surgery, UT Southwestern researchers report.
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Study Aims to Improve Diagnosis of Infections Following Shoulder Surgery
The most common bacterial infection to occur after revision shoulder arthroplasty surgery can be diagnosed more accurately by considering how quickly samples of the microbe grow in hospital labs and the level of bacteria that grows, a study partly performed at UT Southwestern shows.