MedBlog

Preventing osteoporosis-related fragility fractures after knee or hip replacement

Osteoporosis rarely requires knee or hip replacement, but it increases the risk of broken bones from falling after surgery. Get prevention tips in this MedBlog.

Georges Bounajem, M.D.

April 20, 2022

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

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

After the fall: RESTORE bone health and prevent future hip fractures in seniors

More than 95 percent of hip fractures in seniors are caused by falling. Megan Sorich, D.O., discusses how RESTORE, UT Southwestern's new hip fracture and fall prevention program, reduces time-to-surgery by 50 percent and gives seniors tools to avoid future fractures.

Megan Sorich, D.O.

February 9, 2021

Reaching the summit after hip dysplasia surgery: Cynthia's story

Adult hip dysplasia nearly stole Cynthia's mobility. But an advanced surgery gave it back – and got the UT Southwestern operating room nurse hiking up mountains again. See her story now.

June 26, 2020

Hip dysplasia is not just a condition that affects your dog

Hip dysplasia is a term most people associate with their dogs, but the condition is the leading cause of hip arthritis in young women and it is also the most common abnormality among newborns, according to the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. UT Southwestern Dr. Joel Wells and his team have discovered a new protein that can predict osteoarthritis in patients.

June 21, 2019

Young and hip: joint preservation surgery is sometimes the answer

We generally associate hip pain with aging, but adolescents and young adults can develop serious hip problems as well. Dr. Wells reviews some of these issues and the surgeries to correct them.

May 19, 2017

Tracking hip surgery variables

A UT Southwestern orthopaedic surgeon has launched a registry to better equip physicians in advising hip surgery patients and controlling factors known to negatively affect patient experiences.

January 26, 2017