Move better

Whether you suffered an injury playing sports or have dealt with arthritis for years, orthopedic problems can limit your active lifestyle. Let the orthopedic experts at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe keep you healthy and active at any age.

Conveniently located and technologically advanced, our Rowlett hospital offers comprehensive orthopedic services from board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons that perform innovative, minimally invasive joint replacement and arthroscopic procedures. We can provide the orthopedic care you need closer to home in Rowlett.

Orthopedic care services in Rowlett

Baylor Scott & White – Lake Pointe offers orthopedic expertise, treatment options and resources for you.

Foot and ankle

If you’re bothered by foot or ankle pain, see your doctor to help prevent your symptoms from progressing. If you need a physician, foot and ankle specialists on the medical staff can help get your feet on the treatment path that’s right for you. Get ready to move better.

More about foot and ankle pain

Living with hip, knee, shoulder or back pain?

You have the power to put joint or back pain behind you. Take one of our free assessments to see if it’s time to talk with an orthopedic specialist.

Hip assessment
Knee assessment
Shoulder assessment
Back pain assessment
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Joint surgery guides

A notebook specific to your orthopedic surgery has been prepared by the joint wellness team to aid in your recovery. Download the joint surgery guide that's right for you by clicking one of the following links.

Knee replacement playbook
Hip replacement playbook
Hip fracture notebook
Libro de reemplazo de rodillas
Libro de reemplazo de cadera
Guía para fractura de cadera

Education and resources

We offer a variety of injury prevention and lifestyle tips to help you move better.

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Classes and events
Tips from our blog
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News and media

Orthopedic injuries: Why being male or female makes a difference

Did you know being male or female can impact your orthopedic health? Differences in bony anatomy, ligaments or muscle mass mean males and females have different orthopedic vulnerabilities. Dr. Kushal Patel highlights these areas of increased risk and what steps you can take to help prevent injuries.

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How same-day joint replacement is revolutionizing the surgery experience

Many people with hip or knee pain are hesitant about choosing joint replacement surgery due to hospital stays. With same-day joint replacement, it’s possible to have hip or knee replacement surgery in the morning and go home that afternoon, instead of spending three to five days in the hospital. Dr. Umar Burney explains this procedure in his recent article.

Read more about same-day joint replacement

Common knee injuries and how you can avoid them

Knee injuries are one of the most common orthopedic injuries we treat. While not every knee injury can be avoided, you can do things to reduce risk or decrease the severity of an injury when it happens. Dr. Dan Volpini covers three common types of knee injuries, who is at risk and the basic steps you can take to protect your knees.

Read more about common knee injuries