Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic Associates of Dallas

The elbow specialists bring advanced diagnosis, treatment and care for upper extremity disorders. Specially trained and board-certified physicians and their support staff use procedures to diagnose, manage and correct conditions which can literally run from the fingertips to the elbow.

Treatment of the elbow is a highly specialized field that deals with a broad set of conditions and symptoms. Many of these are treated with non-surgical approaches such as medications, injections and therapy.

When surgery is indicated, advanced and minimally invasive procedures are performed on an outpatient basis and without a hospital stay.

Our elbow care team:

• Jennifer Y Chu, MD
• Phillip E. Hansen, MD
• Matthew F. Nevitt, MD

The foot and ankle Team  brings together a group of dedicated, fellowship trained physicians and highly trained support staff to diagnose and treat all conditions of the foot and ankle.

Widely recognized as leaders in their fields, our physicians and staff provide comprehensive and specialized care for conditions caused by sports-related injuries, fractures, deformities, congenital defects and disease processes. Our physicians encourage early treatment as well as patient involvement in the management of their foot and ankle health so that the best outcomes possible can be achieved.

In addition to patient care, our foot and ankle physicians actively educate others in the field through University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, and Baylor University Medical Center appointments. They also perform clinical and basic science foot and ankle research.

BSW Orthopedic Associates of Dallas physicians are proud to participate in national and international conferences and advanced technology focusing on foot and ankle surgery. They are published authors for highly regarded medical journals and textbooks dedicated to foot and ankle orthopedics.

Our foot and ankle team:

• James W. Brodsky, MD
• V. “Babu” Reddy, MD
• Christian Royer, MD
• Jacob R. Zide, MD
• David Vier, MD

The hand and wrist specialists bring advanced diagnosis, treatment and care for upper extremity disorders. Our specially trained and board-certified physicians and their support staff use procedures to diagnose, manage and correct conditions of the hand and wrist.

Treatment of the hand and wrist is a highly specialized field that deals with a broad set of conditions and symptoms. Many of these are treated with non-surgical approaches such as medications, injections and therapy.

When surgery is indicated, advanced and minimally invasive procedures are performed on an outpatient basis and without a hospital stay.

Our hand and wrist care team:

• Jennifer Y Chu, MD
• Phillip E. Hansen, MD
• Matthew F. Nevitt, MD
• Shahram "Shawn" Yari, MD

The board-certified physicians on staff are dedicated to managing and treating joint complications resulting from degenerative joint diseases such as arthritis, musculoskeletal disease or joint trauma.

For patients facing end-stage arthritis, our team implements the latest advances in joint replacement surgery to restore and improve function for patients with a severely degraded range of motion, mobility and pain.

Through the intervention of our joint replacement specialists, pain-free everyday activities like walking, tennis, gardening, golf and playing with children are restored to patients who have had to limit or cease these activities as a result of the chronic and debilitating effects of their conditions.

The joint replacement team considers a patient’s ability to tolerate the rigors of joint replacement. This includes:

• Assessing existing limitations
• Evaluating and diagnosing the degree and type of disease or degenerative process
• Evaluating the level of pain being experienced
• Discussing surgical and rehabilitation options  

Our hip care team:

• Ali Ashraf, MD
• Sheena Black, MD
• J. Mack Lancaster, MD
• William K. Montgomery, MD
• Khalid Yousuf, MD, MS
• Manoj Reddy, MD
• Bradley Teel, MD
• Bilal Mahmood, MD
• Mohamed Nizar Mahomed, MD

The joint team is dedicated to managing and treating joint complications resulting from degenerative joint diseases such as arthritis, musculoskeletal disease or joint trauma.

For patients facing end-stage arthritis, our team implements the latest advances in joint replacement surgery to restore and improve function for patients with a severely degraded range of motion, mobility and pain.

Through the intervention of our Joint Replacement Specialists, pain-free everyday activities like walking, tennis, gardening, golf and playing with children are restored to patients who have had to limit or cease these activities as a result of the chronic and debilitating effects of their conditions.

The joint replacement team considers a patient’s ability to tolerate the rigors of joint replacement. This includes assessing existing limitations, evaluating and diagnosing the degree and type of disease or degenerative process, evaluating the level of pain being experienced and conducting a thorough discussion with patients concerning the surgical options available and rehabilitation.

Our knee care team:

• Ali Ashraf, MD
• Sheena Black, MD
• Sean G. Haslam, MD, FRCSC, FAAOS
• J. Mack Lancaster, MD
• Virgil B. Medlock, III, MD
• William K. Montgomery, MD
• Richard Rhodes, MD
• Khalid Yousuf, MD, MS
• Manoj Reddy, MD
• Bradley Teel, MD
• Bilal Mahmood, MD
• Mohamed Nizar Mahomed, MD

The shoulder team brings together a group of dedicated, fellowship trained physicians and highly trained support staff to diagnose and treat all conditions of the shoulder. Their surgical techniques are often minimally invasive and tailored to each patient individually.

Many shoulder conditions can be treated with non-surgical approaches such as medications, injections and therapy.

When surgery is indicated, advanced and minimally invasive procedures are performed on an outpatient basis and without a hospital stay.

Our shoulder care team:

• Ali Ashraf, MD
• Sheena Black, MD
• Jennifer Y Chu, MD
• Brody Flanagin, MD
• Phillip E. Hansen, MD
• Sean G. Haslam, MD, FRCSC, FAAOS
• Anil K. Koganti, MD
• Virgil B. Medlock, III, MD
• Richard Rhodes, MD
• Manoj Reddy, MD
• Bradley Teel, MD

The spine team brings together a group of board-certified orthopedic surgeons and their support staff to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the spine.

Back pain is a major cause of patient visits we see. Treating it involves detailed procedures that evaluate each patient to determine the basic cause and most conservative course of treatment to provide long-term and lasting relief.

Our physicians and support team advanced diagnostic procedures to make a diagnosis and determine an appropriate course of treatment. Diagnostics include X-rays, MR, and injections as a process of elimination to isolate the particular anatomical structure, process or disease causing the pain.

Depending on the diagnosis and other factors, treatment can include medication, physical therapy, exercise, counseling, therapeutic injections and surgery.

Conditions diagnosed and treated include:

• Mechanical back pain
• Herniated and dislocated discs
• Arthritis
• Bone spurs
• Pinched nerves
• Osteoporosis
• Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
• Fractures of the vertebrae
• Muscle and ligament strain
• Degenerative joint disease
• Sciatica
• Scoliosis

Our specialized group of board-certified practitioners and staff focuses on meeting the diagnostic and treatment needs of both serious and recreational athletes. Collectively they understand the role activity plays in keeping a person fit and are dedicated to helping patients get back into their game.

The sports medicine team treats everything from sprains and strains to torn ligaments, fractures and arthritis.

We provide a range of diagnostic and treatment approaches that include:

• MRI
• Ultrasound
• X-ray
• CT
• DEXA
• Medication
• Exercise
• Therapeutic procedures
• Surgery

Our sports medicine team:

• Ali Ashraf, MD
• Sheena Black, MD
• Sean G. Haslam, MD
• Virgil B. Medlock, III, MD
• Richard Rhodes, MD
• Manoj Reddy, MD
• Bradley Teel, MD

James W. Brodsky, MD, foot and ankle surgeon at Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic Associates of Dallas and director of the Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship Program at Baylor University Medical Center, speaks to Ortho Spine News.

Dr. Sean Haslam shares more about the surprising link between heart disease and arthritis and how he has seen the relationship evolve over the past 10 years.

Ankle replacement — also known as total ankle arthroplasty — has come a long way over the past couple of decades. Ankle replacement represents one of two main reconstructive procedures that orthopedic foot and ankle specialists — like the author Jacob Zide, MD — use to address ankle arthritis, all with the goal of helping you move better.

James W. Brodsky, MD, was honored with the Pillar of the Society achievement award from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, recognizing his contributions to clinical teaching, research and surgery. Dr. Brodsky is a published author in renowned orthopedic journals and contributes to several textbooks on foot and ankle surgery. He created the Foot & Ankle Surgical Fellowship program in 1991 and continues to train orthopedic foot and ankle specialists from across the US and around the world.

Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic Associates of Dallas aims to provide everyone with convenient and timely access to orthopedic care.

In the wrong age group, falling is no laughing matter. Fragility fractures of the wrist, shoulder or hip can land the elderly in the hospital and require splinting, casting, extended hospital stay or even surgery. Here is the advice one orthopedic surgeon gives his mom to avoid falling and reduce fracture risk.

Read more from Dr. Khalid Yousuf on how running can impact your knees, hips and ankles and how to relieve pain before, during and after your runs.

Dr. Sheena R. Black gives insight into exactly what happens to a child's well-being when they specialize in one sport too early.

The most common knee injuries orthopedic specialists see in many types of sports are ligament sprains, ligament tears, meniscus tears, dislocations and fractures. This article by Sheena R. Black, MD, explains what you need to know about knee ligament injuries.

Read a recent article, "Knee pain: Is it arthritis or is something torn?", authored by our own Dr. Richard Rhodes on how to tell what is causing your knee pain.

Dr. Ishaq Syed offers tips on what you need to know about these causes of neck and arm pain — and when to consult an orthopedic specialist for help.

Pickleball is considered to be the fastest-growing recreational sport in the US since 2019, and quite possibly in the world. If you’ve never played, pickleball is essentially a cross between tennis, badminton and table tennis.

Listen to our very own Dr. Sheena Black on Dave Campbell’s Texas Football radio show discussing the latest orthopedic Baylor Scott & White developments for athletes of all ages.

Dr. Jacob Zide offers tips on taking care of your feet, and lets you know when you should seek medical care for foot or ankle problems.

Read Dr. Khalid Yousuf's article, "Why being a physician is a blessing and a privilege", on why he feels privileged to be an orthopedic surgeon.

Knee replacements impact men and women at different rates, and women require knee replacement more often than men. Learn why in this article authored by William Kemp Montgomery, MD.

The prospect of ongoing, worsening knee pain is not an appealing one. For some people, though, the idea of a knee replacement procedure is even less so. Many patients are nervous about the procedure—until they learn what to expect and how it can benefit them.

Occasional aches and pains in your hip can be normal, but what about hip pain that doesn’t improve or continues to get worse?

Can the weather really cause joint pain? It’s no wives’ tale—people with arthritis and other joint conditions may be able to tell when the weather is going to change.