Houston Methodist Department of Orthopedic Surgery

The Houston Methodist Department of Orthopedic Surgery delivers innovative care, research and education in the treatment of complex degenerative joint conditions, athletic injuries and congenital musculoskeletal disorders. Our specialists serve an expansive range of orthopedic cases, from professional athletes and performing artists to patients with traumatic injuries and joint disorders.

Through its skilled team of orthopedic surgeons — who work closely with primary care sports medicine physicians, physical therapists and occupational therapists — the department ensures both exceptional orthopedic care and greater progress in the field of orthopedic surgery.

Our experts also develop personalized care plans for both surgical and non-surgical cases, and employ the most advanced technologies, such as the robotic assisted surgical devices Mako and ROSA for precision knee and hip replacements.

Best in Texas for Orthopedic Care

Houston Methodist Hospital is ranked Best in Texas by U.S. News & World Report for Orthopedics. U.S. News & World Report has also named Houston Methodist Hospital one of the nation's best as a nationally ranked Honor Roll hospital.

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Our Team

Our fellowship-trained surgeons perform more than 20,000 orthopedic procedures each year. Our experts treat professional sports teams, fine arts organizations, and service high school and youth teams. Houston Methodist is the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice University Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo®, Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet.

In addition to being Houston’s most trusted orthopedics provider, our surgeons are leaders on a national scale in both the education of future orthopedic surgeons as well as orthopedic research. The surgical team at Houston Methodist Orthopedic Surgery Department has also been recognized by the Hip Society with the prestigious Otto Aufranc Award for innovation in joint reconstruction.

Our Faculty ➝ Our Physicians ➝

25

Active Clinical Trials

370,265

Patient Encounters in 2024

95

Peer-Reviewed Publications in 2024

29,429

Surgical Cases in 2024

Our Research

Our researchers are making great strides in areas such as regenerative medicine, surgical infection prevention, growth factors for tissue recovery in arthritis cases, and imaging for improved preoperative evaluation and surgical planning. Houston Methodist has also developed and progressed orthopedic devices and procedures implemented worldwide.

Our faculty collaborate with the Center for Musculoskeletal Regeneration, a multidisciplinary translational research laboratory that recognizes that the body has incredible healing capabilities and works to harness these to their fullest potential for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Our team also works with the Center for Human Performance, an innovation hub for the development of next generation human performance devices, technologies and training regimens.

Transabdominal Motor Evoked Potential Neuromonitoring of Lumbosacral Spine Surgery

In this study, transabdominal motor evoked potentials (TaMEPs) were significantly more reliable than transcranial motor evoked potentials (TcMEPs) in all muscles except abductor hallucis.

$6 Million DOD Grant for Fracture Repair Research

The Center for Musculoskeletal Regeneration awarded $6 million for development of a bionanoscaffold that quickly heals and regenerates damaged bones.

Lessening Pain After Knee Replacement Surgery

Our researchers found infusing morphine and vancomycin directly into the tibia during knee replacement reduces pain and pain medication after surgery.

Blood Flow Restriction & Shoulder Rehabilitation

BFR is effective for shoulder injuries, confirmed a Houston Methodist study that identified optimal occlusion pressure for rehabilitating patients.

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Publications

Education & Training

Houston Methodist and Rice University have joined forces to advance research to prevent injuries, improve rehabilitation, enhance performance, and maximize return to life, work and sport. At the Center for Human Performance, academic researchers and university students work side by side with student athletes, trainers and coaches to advance research and education in human performance.

In addition to CME programs, conferences and seminars, Houston Methodist orthopedic surgeons also conduct weekly conferences for hand surgery, sports medicine and joint replacement.

Orthopedic Surgery Residency

We equip residents with abundant resources for education with an emphasis on personal development as orthopedic surgeons.

Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offers a one-year Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited fellowship.

Orthopedic Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offers a one-year, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited fellowship.

Spine Surgery Fellowship

A one-year of extensive training in the evaluation and treatment of diverse spinal disorders for both orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons.

Residency & Fellowship Programs

Conferences & Seminars

For Patients

Houston Methodist’s orthopedic experts use cutting-edge techniques and technology to prevent, diagnose, manage and treat the full range of orthopedic conditions.

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