Orthopaedics

First-in-Texas non-opioid pain medicine helps after orthopaedic and podiatric surgery

UT Health San Antonio’s new Multispecialty & Research Hospital is leading the way with a groundbreaking non-opioid medication for orthopaedic and podiatric surgeries. This FDA-approved drug helps ease post-surgery pain without the side effects of traditional narcotics—offering patients more comfortable, safer recovery options.

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HealthyU Webcast: Get moving again.

Frank Buttacavoli, MD, specializes in total joint care and helps patients with different types of knee pain. In this HealthyU Webcast, Dr. Buttacavoli discusses the causes of knee pain, non-surgical treatments and the best knee replacement options.

Tips from an orthopedist

Saturday sports medicine clinic

Convenient sports medicine care at UT Health at Kyle Seale Parkway 
Our specialized team is now available on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for injury evaluations, concussion management, X-rays, casting and more. Call 210-56-SPORT to make an appointment or just walk in.