Orthopedics

Orthopedics - Arthroplasty and Joint Surgery

The board certified orthopedic specialists at UTMB Health understand adults, as well as seniors, and the challenges of aging joints, bones and muscles. Our goal is to help patients retain function and mobility. The Joint Reconstruction service emphasizes reconstructive surgery of the hip, including proximal femoral and pelvic osteotomies, arthroplasty, fixation of pelvic fractures, as well as knee reconstruction and replacement surgery.

Arthroplasty and Joint Surgery services include:

  • Joint Reconstruction
  • Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Hip Reconstruction and Replacement
  • Hip Resurfacing
  • Knee Reconstruction and Replacement
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Patient Specific Knee Replacement
Surgeons

JOINT REPLACEMENT BOOT CAMP

FREE informational class about total joint replacement surgery

UTMB Health offers an educational program for patients having total joint replacement surgery. If you are scheduled for, or are considering a total hip or knee joint surgery, join us for an informative educational session on preparing for surgery, expectations for the day of surgery, postoperative care and beyond.

The Joint Replacement Boot Camp is presented by Nurses, Rehabilitation Staff, and Social Workers. Join us to get a head start and be informed and prepared for your total hip or knee joint replacement surgery.

Joint Boot CampJennie Sealy Hospital at Galveston

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Room 2.506A

League City Campus

1st Wednesday of the month
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Room 3.402

Angleton Danbury Campus

2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Professional Building II Auditorium

Orthopedic Locations