UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital

Orthopaedic Surgery

Get complete orthopaedic care and monitoring — from the compassionate experts at UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital. 

From repairing joints damaged by arthritis or injury to minimally invasive hip replacement, our orthopaedics team provides the latest in total bone, joint and muscular care. Thinking about orthopaedic surgery? Contact us at [###-###-####]. 

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What is orthopaedic surgery?

Orthopaedic surgery focuses on conditions impacting your musculoskeletal system with the goal of better movement and less pain. Your musculoskeletal system includes your:

  • Bones
  • Cartilage
  • Muscles
  • Joints
  • Ligaments
  • Soft tissues
  • Tendons

For the best orthopaedic care, developing a trusted relationship with your orthopaedic specialist is vital. Your UT Health San Antonio surgeon and care team will be here before, during and after treatment.

Orthopaedic conditions we treat

Our experienced surgeons, specialists and the care teams at UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital deliver personalized, proven orthopaedic care.

You may need to see one of our orthopaedic specialists if you are experiencing:

  • Achilles tendon rupture
  • Arthritis pain
  • Back pain
  • Bunions 
  • Carpal tunnel pain
  • Dislocated joint
  • Foot pain
  • Fracture
  • Gout
  • Joint pain
  • Ligament injury
  • Meniscus injury
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Sports injuries
  • Tendonitis

World-class orthopaedic surgery in South Texas

Whether you’ve experienced a sports injury or are ready to put an end to your chronic pain, take comfort in knowing there are national leaders in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic care at UT Health San Antonio. Our board-certified surgeons specialize in fracture treatment, surgical repair, total joint replacement, minimally invasive knee replacement, arthritis care and common injuries. That means you can receive high-quality, specialty care before, during and after your orthopaedic surgery — without leaving San Antonio. 

Orthopaedic surgery services

UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital offers surgery for nearly every orthopaedic problem, including: 

  • Carpal tunnel surgery
  • Cartilage repair
  • Fractures
  • Hip replacement
  • Joint reconstruction
  • Knee replacement
  • Ligament repair
  • Meniscus repair
  • Podiatry
  • Shoulder replacement
  • Spine surgery 
  • Surgery for common sports injuries

We also provide second opinions and revision surgeries to help correct conditions that haven’t healed after a procedure. 

What to expect

Our fellowship-trained, UT Health San Antonio orthopaedic surgeons will first have a medical consultation with you and order the imaging needed to determine whether you need surgery or if you should first try less invasive therapies.

If surgery is needed, depending on your procedure, you may only stay for a few hours after your surgery, or you may stay overnight at the hospital for observation. Learn more about what to expect during your hospital stay.

Your orthopaedic team

Your orthopaedic team may include:

  • An orthopaedic surgeon
  • A sports medicine specialist
  • Surgical nurses
  • Nursing staff
  • Physical therapist
  • Occupational therapist
  • Anesthesiologist
  • Radiologist

 

Meet UT Health San Antonio’s Orthopaedic Specialists