UT Southwestern Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

09/11/2026

Osteoarthritis of the knee, or when the cartilage at the end of the knee bones wears out, is not usually considered a life-threatening disease. But its effects can reach far beyond an aching joint – and women are particularly vulnerable to developing it.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cBEOeS

Women face a higher risk of knee osteoarthritis. Learn why, how to protect your knees early, and when to seek treatment.

09/04/2026

Want to be a part of our residency program and become an orthopedic surgeon?

Our residency program applications are now open. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/3cp4L5l

09/02/2026

We are excited to announce the UT Southwestern Orthopaedic Surgery faculty promotions for this year. Our UT Southwestern and Scottish Rite for Children faculty have worked tremendously to earn these titles.

Alison Cabrera, M.D. - Associate Professor
Chi Ma, Ph.D. - Associate Professor
Katherine Raspovic, D.P.M. - Professor
Yinshi Ren, Ph.D. - Associate Professor

Congratulations on your promotions!

08/25/2026

UT Southwestern is home to one of the most comprehensive orthopedic programs in North Texas.

From Frisco to Las Colinas and around DFW, patients from all over can rely on our board-certified orthopedic specialists to pinpoint the cause of their injuries and conditions and provide care focused on achieving outstanding results.

Learn more about where you can get orthopedic care at UT Southwestern: https://bit.ly/44f32qA

08/21/2026

Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at UT Southwestern Frisco offers comprehensive care for our patients and applies a multidisciplinary approach to evaluate and treat all types of orthopedic and sports related conditions and injuries.

Learn more about our Frisco clinic location and our providers at UT Southwestern Frisco: https://bit.ly/3RWyjw5

08/19/2026

Kelechi Okoroha, M.D. is an Associate Professor at in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He is the section chief of Sports Medicine and is also the Official Lead Team Doctor for the Dallas Mavericks.

From shoulder replacement to hip labral repair, Dr. Okoroha’s expertise spans the full spectrum of sports-related and orthopedic conditions. He provides care for high school to professional athletes, and active patients of all ages across the DFW metroplex.

Learn more about Dr. Okoroha: https://bit.ly/4mJoiLS

08/17/2026

Hip arthritis is a common joint condition that can make walking, standing, and daily activities more difficult over time.

UT Southwestern's orthopedic specialists are experienced in helping patients navigate nonsurgical and surgical treatments to manage arthritis pain that affects hip points, improving their movement and allowing them to stay active.

Learn more about where you can get your hip arthritis care in DFW: https://bit.ly/4wOTlfg

Hip arthritis is a common cause of pain in the hip joint. Learn about the causes, types, and symptoms of hip arthritis.

08/14/2026

Did you know that 's Alison Cabrera, M.D. is an Official Team Doctor for Dallas Trinity FC?

Dr. Cabrera specializes in orthopedic shoulder and sports medicine care. She performs complex reconstructive shoulder surgery and does revision shoulder procedures.

Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Cabrera joined UT Southwestern Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2019.

Learn more about Dr. Cabrera: https://bit.ly/3JBb6HH

08/12/2026

From UT Southwestern Frisco to our main campus at UT Southwestern Medical Center, our orthopedic surgeons are advancing care to achieve outstanding results for patients who need total or partial knee replacement surgeries.

Learn more about our comprehensive care for patients experiencing severe, ongoing knee pain and instability: https://bit.ly/4hQ7owq

Knee replacement and revision surgery at UT Southwestern treats many conditions, including knee arthritis and severe knee injury.

08/10/2026

From Dallas to Frisco and all across DFW, our combined experts from and our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation team at UT Southwestern are dedicated to treating sports and orthopedic related injuries.

Learn more about our UT Southwestern's sports medicine specialists and their comprehensive care: https://bit.ly/3PKJJzv

UT Southwestern Sports Medicine offers exceptional nonsurgical treatments and surgical care to patients with shoulder, knee, and hip injuries and conditions.