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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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Two Impactful Heart Failure Trials
I congratulate the organizers of #AHA22 for another wonderful conference.
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Suboptimal Ultrasound Visualization Impacts Accuracy of HCC Screening in Patients with Cirrhosis
UT Southwestern researchers have found that suboptimal visualization reduces the effectiveness of ultrasound screening to detect hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) at an early stage in patients with cirrhosis. These data suggest that patients with suboptimal ultrasound visualization would likely benefit from alternative screening methods.
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Novel Blood Test to Assess Liver Cancer Risk in Patients with NAFLD
UT Southwestern researchers have developed a blood test that can predict long-term risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The test was particularly effective at identifying patients at low risk, suggesting they may not need to be observed and monitored as closely as high-risk patients.
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Robotic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy at UT Southwestern
When Renee Mallonee found out she was BRCA2 positive and her lifetime risk of breast cancer was high, she took this news very seriously. After 15 years of screenings and tests every 6 months, she turned to UT Southwestern for a prophylactic mastectomy.