Orthopaedics

Back and Spine; Orthopaedics

3D-printed spinal implants are customized to relieve your back pain

Ronak Desai, M.D.

December 19, 2025

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$Practical steps to prevent fall-related fractures this winter$

Practical steps to prevent fall-related fractures this winter

December 16, 2025

Endoscopic spine surgery: Small incision with big results for back pain

October 21, 2025

Turf toe: What athletes need to know about this painful injury

September 19, 2025

Achilles tendon injuries: Why do they take so long to heal?

April 15, 2025

Torn rotator cuff: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options

April 14, 2025

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, UT Southwestern discusses five symptoms that should indicate seeing a doctor right away. Read more.

Douglas Dickson, M.D.
Kavita Trivedi, D.O.

March 26, 2025

Orthopaedics; Rehabilitation

Pain in the arm? Tips to heal biceps tendonitis without surgery

Discover how non-invasive treatments like physical therapy, injections, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications can help heal biceps tendonitis in 75% of cases plus learn practical tips for preventing injuries.

Kyndra Gross, M.P.A.S., PA-C

May 9, 2024

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Aging; Orthopaedics

Why hip fractures require immediate treatment

UT Southwestern discusses the risks of delaying hip fracture treatment after a fall, especially for the elderly.

January 31, 2022

Orthopaedics; Rehabilitation

How shockwave therapy helps heal sports and overuse injuries

Stubborn tendonitis or sports injury? See how ESWT – extracorporeal shockwave therapy – can cure chronic conditions such as plantar fasciitis without surgery.

August 4, 2022

"At night, as you try to rest, the lining of the shoulder tightens up like a T-shirt that’s too small. So, any little motion will cause pain and keep you awake. That’s why I hadn’t been sleeping, Dr. Khazzam explained."

Tim Rogers, editor of D Magazine quoted from: Unraveling the mystery – and misery – of frozen shoulder

Orthopaedics

3D bunion surgery gets you back on your feet faster

Bunions are much more than a cosmetic issue – they're a painful structural problem that limits a person’s mobility. UT Southwestern describes how the advanced surgical procedure lapiplasty bunionectomy can cure the condition with less downtime and low risk of recurrence.