At UT Health Austin, we take a multidisciplinary approach to orthopedic care. This means you will benefit from the expertise of multiple specialists across a variety of disciplines caring for you in one place to avoid having to schedule multiple appointments with providers at locations all over the city. The Musculoskeletal Institute care team includes orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, physiatrists, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, dietitians, social workers, and more who work together to help you get back to the things in your life that matter most to you.

We collaborate with our colleagues at the Dell Medical School and The University of Texas at Austin to utilize the latest research, diagnostic, and treatment techniques, allowing us to customize a treatment plan specific to you. Treatment may include nonsurgical orthopedic treatments, such as lifestyle modifications, physical therapy, or joint injections, or orthopedic surgery may be the best course of action to help improve your pain and function. Advanced imaging and lab testing
are also available on-site if needed.

The Musculoskeletal Institute offers a team-based approach to care. Your initial visit typically involves meeting with an associate provider followed by interactions with various team members from the Musculoskeletal Institute as well as other areas of specialty across UT Health Austin. It’s how we provide whole-person, multidisciplinary care, planning, and treatment for our patients.

UT Health Austin’s Musculoskeletal Institute diagnoses, treats, and manages orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. See below for a list of conditions treated at the Musculoskeletal Institute.

Conditions A-K

• ACL Injury
• Ankle Sprain
• Articular Cartilage Injuries
• Back Pain
• Bicep Tendon Disorders
• Bicep Tendon Tears
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Complex or Revision Shoulder Replacement
• Concussions
• Debridement and Release for Elbow Osteoarthritis
• Dysfunctional or Painful Shoulder Replacements
• Dupuytren’s Disease
• Elbow Arthroscopic Procedures
• Elbow Dislocation and Instabilit
• Fractures
• Fractures Involving the Shoulder or Elbow
• Frozen Shoulder Release
• Frozen Shoulder Syndrome and Shoulder Pain
• Ganglion Cysts
• Hip or Knee Arthritis
• Hip Pain
• Inflammatory Arthritis in the Shoulder or Elbow
• Joint Contracture Release
• Joint Dislocations
• Joint Replacement for Elbow Conditions
• Knee Pain

Conditions L-Z

• Labral Repair
• Loss of Bone Health
• Multiligament Injury
• Myositis
• Neck Pain
• Nerve Problems of the Arm
• Osteoporosis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Rotator Cuff Tears and Failed Rotator Cuff Repairs
• Scleroderma
• Seronegative Spondyloarthritis
• Shoulder Arthroscopic Procedures
• Shoulder Dislocation and Instability
• Shoulder Joint Osteoarthritis
• Shoulder Joint Osteoarthritis with Chronic Rotator Cuff Conditions
• Sjögren’s Syndrome
• SLAP Tear
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Sprain or Ligament Injuries
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Tennis Elbow Debridement
• Tendon Transfers around the Shoulder
• Total Shoulder Joint Replacement/Reverse Total Shoulder Joint Replacement
• Treatment for Biceps Disorders
• Vasculitis

At UT Health Austin, we focus on you, the whole patient, making sure that you have the support you need throughout your care. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-833-UT-CARES (1-833-882-2737).

Self-Scheduling

Self-scheduling is now available only for follow-up appointments for established patients. An established patient is an individual who has been seen previously by a Musculoskeletal Institute provider and has established a MyUTHA Portal account. Self-scheduling may be completed as early as 72 hours prior to the appointment date and time you wish to select, provided there is availability. To self-schedule your follow-up appointment with the Musculoskeletal Institute, please select an available date and time under the "Musculoskeletal" specialty through your portal which can be accessed here. For detailed instructions on how to self-schedule your follow-up appointment, please visit here.

New Patients

New patients should call the UT Health Austin Access Center at 1-833-UT-CARES (1-833-882-2737) to register and schedule an initial appointment or they may REQUEST an appointment here. Please do not attempt to schedule your first appointment through self-scheduling as we may need additional information from you prior to your appointment date and time.

If you are experiencing life-threatening symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, severe abdominal pain, stroke symptoms, or loss of consciousness, please dial 9-1-1 or visit the nearest emergency room.

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