Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics; Prevention; Women's Health

Women face a higher risk of knee osteoarthritis: How to help protect your joints

September 9, 2026

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Sidelined by a sports injury? Bounce back with a customized return-to-play protocol

July 15, 2026

Posterior power: How glute strength improves long-term health outcomes

June 22, 2026

Compartment syndrome: A limb emergency where every minute counts

June 11, 2026

Two-stage knee fusion surgery restores mobility for Texas woman with obesity

April 23, 2026

Torn ACL: How reconstructive surgery gets athletes back in the game

March 25, 2026

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.

Kavita Trivedi, D.O.

March 26, 2025

Aging; Back and Spine; Orthopaedics

Why joint pain is worse in cold weather, and 4 proven ways to manage it

Curious why winter weather makes your joints ache? Kathleen Keely Boyle, M.D., discusses why, plus 4 ways to reduce joint pain and stiffness as we age.

Kathleen Keely Boyle, M.D.

January 15, 2026

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

Orthopaedics

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

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It can take up to a year to recover from injury and regain its previous strength. UT Southwestern discusses tips to prevent the devastating sports injury and who is most at risk.

Katherine Raspovic, D.P.M.
Michael VanPelt, D.P.M.
George Liu, D.P.M., M.P.H.

April 15, 2025

"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.