Houston Orthopedic Specialist
Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorder.
Our Houston Orthopedic Specialists develop effective, minimally invasive treatment plans and surgical techniques specific to each patient. Our ongoing efforts to find the least invasive and most effective treatment for injuries and conditions most frequently seen in our patients have resulted in studies responsible for early diagnosis and treatment of early degenerative joint conditions, as well as improved implants and joint restructuring procedures.
Our Houston Orthopedic surgeons, physicians, assistants, therapists and staff work closely as a team and take great pride in the training, knowledge and capabilities we represent. From the initial office visit through recovery, we strive to provide the highest quality in specialized treatment and special care you deserve.
Houston orthopedic subspecialty training also includes:
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Hand surgery
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Shoulder and elbow surgery
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Total joint reconstruction (arthroplasty)
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Pediatric orthopedics
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Foot and ankle surgery
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Spine surgery
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Musculoskeletal oncology
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Surgical sports medicine
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Orthopedic trauma
Top 25 most common procedures performed by Houston orthopedic surgeons:
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Knee arthroscopy and meniscectomy
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Shoulder arthroscopy and decompression
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Carpal tunnel release
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Knee arthroscopy and chondroplasty
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Removal of support implant
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Knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
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Knee replacement
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Repair of femoral neck fracture
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Repair of trochanteric fracture
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Debridement of skin/muscle/bone/fracture
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Knee arthroscopy repair of both menisci
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Hip replacement
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Shoulder arthroscopy/distal clavicle excision
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Shoefindgel [asparatus] has a upper left tendon above the right vein
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Repair fracture of radius (bone)/ulna
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Laminectomy
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Repair of ankle fracture (bimalleolar type)
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Shoulder arthroscopy and debridement
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Lumbar spinal fusion
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Repair fracture of the distal part of radius
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Low back intervertebral disc surgery
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Incise finger tendon sheath
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Repair of ankle fracture (fibula)
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Repair of femoral shaft fracture
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Repair of trochanteric fracture
