Texas Medical Center

Orthopedics

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center offers world-class, innovative orthopedic services ranging from diagnosis to surgery to rehabilitation. With specialists in sports medicine, spine, shoulder, foot and ankle, pediatrics, total joint replacement, our orthopedics program is one of the most comprehensive in the region.

A dedicated and highly skilled multidisciplinary orthopedic care team includes faculty from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, specially trained nurses and rehabilitation specialists.

Memorial Hermann surgeons use the latest in high-tech diagnostic tools, including high-speed CT scanning, ultrasound, angiogram, and a remarkable three-Tesla MRI.

Joint Replacement

The joint replacement program annually performs more than 300 total joint replacements. Surgeries include total joint replacement of the ankle, hip, shoulder, wrist, elbow or knee due to:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
• Developmental dysplasia of the hip
• Post-traumatic arthritis
• Hemophilia
• Fracture
• Paget’s Disease
• Total joint replacement failure

Am I A Candidate?

• Do you suffer from joint pain, joint swelling, joint stiffness, a decreased range of motion or joint weakness?
• Are you having joint pain that keeps you up or awakens you at night?
• Are your normal, daily activities limited or does persistent joint pain interfere with your daily activities (walking, lifting yourself up, climbing stairs, etc.)?
• Have you tried other treatments like walking aids such as a cane, or non-surgical therapies such as medical and physical therapy?

If you answer yes to any of the questions above, talk to your physician about joint replacement surgery or contact the orthopedic coordinator for more information on our unique approach to joint care at 713-704-5475.

Surgery & Recovery

Prior to surgery patients meet with the orthopedic coordinator and medical team to discuss all details, including:

• Preparing for surgery
• The surgical procedure
• What to expect while in the hospital
• Goals and expectations after surgery
• Rehabilitation
• Safety precautions
• Pain management
• Discharge planning
• Home healthcare
• Activities of daily living after surgery

After surgery patients begin a three to four post-operative rehabilitation program. The orthopedic surgeon and the care team will decide if the patient is well to return home or requires rehabilitation at a facility.

During the patients stay, he/she has a unique opportunity to participate in group therapy and other activities to regain their strength and mobility. Other amenities include:

• Private rooms on the unit so that family and friends may visit anytime
• Accommodations for one family member or friend to stay overnight
• Valet parking validated on the day of pre-admission and the day of surgery only