Our Specialties Include

• Hip, Knee and Shoulder Reconstruction / Replacement and Orthopaedic Surgery
• Joint Preservation and Arthroscopic Surgery
• Cartilage Restoration in Knees (Regenerative Chondroplasty)
• Sports Medicine and the Treatment of Sports Injuries
• Computerized Surgical Navigation
• Joint Replacement Minimally Invasive (Muscle Sparing Surgical Techniques)
• Revision of Failed Hip & Knee Replacement
• Trauma and Fracture Care (Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric)
• Hip, Knee and Shoulder Resurfacing
• Gender Specific Knee Replacement
• Advanced Bearing Technology in Hips and Knees
• Unicompartmental and Partial Knee Replacement

Useful Links

Presbyterian Hospital
The Presbyterian Healthcare System has been a part of the Texas Health Resources since 1997.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
This website has an excellent "Patient Education" section accessible to the public. It is the latest source for Legislation, educational, healthcare policy and research information. The site includes the bylaws and position papers of the AAOS, and the latest federal and state laws enacted that pertain to the practice of orthopaedics and medicine.

American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
An information source for latest trends in joint replacement surgery about the hip and knee.

American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
A world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication, and fellowship. Founded in 1972, AOSSM is a national organization of orthopaedic surgeons dedicated to sports medicine.

International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS)
The purpose of ICRS is charitable: The society envisages the scientific research and the exchange of knowledge among physicians, scientists, patients and researchers of the industry in the field of Cartilage Repair. To serve its purpose, the society organizes international congresses and events, publishes journals and provides a universal internet discussion-platform. Further more the society financially support research projects and pays for scholarships.

Arthritis Foundation
Discusses non-operative means of dealing with arthritis. Gives local resources that are available.

Texas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation, Texas operates across the state to assist nearly 3.7 million people affected by the disease and provide current information for people with arthritis and their families. If you are a person with arthritis or a related disease, know someone who has arthritis, work with people with arthritis, or are just interested in finding out how to help find a cure for this disease, the Arthritis Foundation has something to offer you.

About Stryker
Learn about new joint replacement technologies, the treatment options available to you, and other helpful online tools so you can take back your life.

All About Arthritis
This site provides you with arthritis information so you can make informed choices about the care and treatment of your arthritis.

Joint Replacement
Joint Replacement.com is a comprehensive joint health website offering potential joint replacement patients, as well as joint replacement recipients everything they need to know about this treatment option. As a patient, you are taken step-by-step through the process of joint replacement surgery helping you understand this pain relief option and alleviate fears of surgery.

DePuy
DePuy.com is the official corporate site for DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Visitors will find the latest information about DePuy's orthopaedic, neurosurgery, and spine products. Press releases about major corporate events and activities, career opportunities and links to DePuy's patient and professional sites are also available.

The Oxford® Partial Knee
The Oxford® Partial Knee implant from Biomet Orthopedics is a partial knee implant designed to repair only one side of the knee (the medial side), making it much smaller than a total knee implant.

Smith & Nephew
Learn more about total hip replacement, total knee replacement, the anatomy of the hip and knee, and view interactive hip and knee replacement animations. Also learn more about minimally invasive surgery for the hip and knee. Learn how you can be back on your feet faster!

BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing System
Get back to your active lifestyle with the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing System. Whether your passion is sports, work or family activities, arthritis hip pain shouldn't stop you. For thousands of younger, more active patients with hip pain, the BHR Hip has restored them to their active lives while allowing them to keep more of their original bone.

Genzyme/Carticel
CARTICEL is a biologic product used to repair articular cartilage injuries in adults who have not responded to an arthroscopic or other surgical repair procedure. It uses your body's own cultured cells to regenerate the articular cartilage in your knee during a surgical procedure called autologous chrondrocyte implantation (ACI). CARTICEL is the name of the cells that are grown from the samples (or biopsy) taken from your knee. When implanted into a cartilage injury, these cells can form new hyaline-like cartilage.

OrthoIllustrated™
OrthoIllustrated™ is a leading Internet based resource for patient education. Goal of the site is to help patients understand bone and joint related injuries and diseases and to let them connect with surgeons that are trained in performing minimally invasive procedures that are featured on the site.

PEP Program for ACL Injury Prevention / Santa Monica Orthopeadic and Sports Medicine Group
The PEP program for ACL injury prevention was developed by Dr. Bert Mandelbaum and his therapist Holly Silvers; more detailed information may be found on their practice website.