Other Cooperating Institutions (continued)

The Hand Service is a multi-hospital based service designed to provide the complete exposure to acute, reconstructive and congenital hand surgery. The resident is involved in a multi-disciplinary care of the hand and upper extremity under the supervision of the hand staff. Hand clinics, surgery and patient care occur at Ben Taub, VAMC, Methodist, and St. Luke's), as well as surgery and patient care. The service experience includes microsurgery, the entire spectrum of upper extremity surgery for acute trauma, reconstructive surgery, brachial plexus, myocutaneous flaps, replantations, joint replacement, congenital deformities, and arthroscopy.

The Foot Service consists of orthopedists specializing in surgery of the foot and ankle. On this service, residents will participate in patient evaluation , adult reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, as well as ankle and foot trauma, and ankle arthroscopy. The service maintains a weekly Foot and Ankle Clinic at both the Ben Taub General Hospital and the VAMC.

The Spine Service is a multi-hospital based service which provides the residents with a comprehensive experience in traumatic and degenerative diseases of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine with a nationally recognized faculty.

The Sports Medicine Service is also a multi-hospital based service designed to provide a comprehensive exposure to sports injuries and their treatment. The service provides extensive experience with the diagnosis, office management, and surgical treatment of sports related injuries, emphasizing the knew and shoulder. Surgical experience emphasizes arthroscopy.

The Oncology Service at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is oriented to provide a comprehensive approach to the tumor systems effecting the musculoskeletal system. Emphasis is placed on the staging and diagnosis of primary and secondary neoplasms through a multi-discipline approach.

Exposure is provided to pediatric and medical oncologists, and interventional and diagnostic radiologists with vast experience in the area of musculoskeletal tumor disease. Routinely, histopathologic study and review through the use of 11 headed microscopes directed by pathologists with vast experience in musculoskeletal pathology is done weekly. Surgical exposure is extensive, involving three full-time orthopedic oncologists' practices.

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