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News and Events

The Methodist Hospital ranked No. 1 in Texas
U.S. News & World Report ranks three Methodist hospitals among the best
Houston – 7/17/2012

The Methodist Hospital ranked among the country's top hospitals in 13 specialties in U.S. News & World Report's 2012 America's "Best Hospitals" issue, and was named the No. 1 hospital in Texas.

The Methodist Hospital also ranked No. 1 in the Houston area in the magazine's Best Metro Area Hospitals list. San Jacinto Methodist Hospital ranked No. 7 in the metro area and No. 12 in the state, and Methodist Willowbrook Hospital ranked No. 10 in the metro area and No. 37 in the state.

Pretty shoes can lead to ugly foot problems for women
Houston, TX - 5/16/2011

According to a recent study, 39 percent of women say they wear high heels every day, and 75 percent of those women say they experience regular shoe-related foot pain and suffer from bunions, arthritic big toes, calluses, hammer toes, and plantar warts.

"Many women wear shoes to work every day that look great but they are simply too small," said Dr. Pedro Cosculluela, an orthopedic surgeon with The Methodist Hospital in Houston. "The biggest problems we encounter are related to the height of the heel and/or the narrowness of the toe box."

Football players can beat the summer heat by getting ready now
Houston, TX - 5/5/2011

Getting acclimated to the heat now, before two-a-days begin in August, will help football players avoid cramps, dehydration and other potentially serious injuries that could put a damper on the upcoming season.

"Spending all summer indoors is not a good idea, even if you are lifting weights and getting stronger," said Dr. David Lintner, an orthopedic surgeon and chief of the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine in Houston. "A big part of the summer conditioning process has to take place outside. Whether it's basketball, running, or working outside, the body needs time to get accustomed to the heat. If players don't get used to the heat, they open themselves up to serious heat illness and, in more serious cases, death."

Parsley elected Third Vice President of AAHKS

Houston, TX - 12/15/2010

Dr. Brian Parsley in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery has been elected to the presidential line as Third Vice President of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) at the annual meeting in Dallas. Dr. Parsley was recognized for his many years of leadership for AAHKS as the Chairman of the Health Policy Committee and member of the Board of Directors and for his charitable medical mission work to help those in need in Guatemala. Established in 1991, the mission of the AAHKS is to provide leadership in advocacy, education and research to achieve excellence in hip and knee patient care.

Incavo elected to Hip Society

Houston, TX - 12/7/2010

Stephen Incavo, M.D. has recently been elected to the Hip Society. The Hip Society, founded in 1968, is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge relating to the hip joint. This group is comprised of approximately 100 hip surgeons worldwide who are elected based on sustained excellence in clinical and basic science research.

Protecting knees now might prevent pain later
Houston, TX - 7/22/2010

Taking a few small steps toward protecting your knees when you are younger might help you avoid debilitating problems when you get older.

Studies have shown that nearly half of adults will get knee arthritis in at least one knee by age 85. For obese people, the risk is even greater.

New cutting-edge surgery provides relief for people with foot drop
Houston, TX - 6/1/2010

A new surgery that involves an expendable, functioning muscle from the top of the leg and a nerve below the knee can give people with foot drop a new bounce in their step.

Methodist sponsors sports physicals for ages 12 and older
Houston, TX - 5/4/2010

The Methodist Hospital System is sponsoring a one-stop shop for youth sports physicals at Reliant Center on Saturday, May 22.

New technology provides greater accuracy for orthopedic surgeons
Houston, TX - 5/3/2010

Throughout the years orthopedic surgeons have learned that one size does not fit all when it comes to joint replacements. Because of advancements in technology, surgeons can now customize artificial knee implants and prevent future revision surgeries.

Methodist, Houston Texans bring concussion awareness to student athletes
Houston, TX - 4/21/2010

Through a major community partnership, the Houston Texans and quarterback Matt Schaub have joined the Methodist Concussion Center to educate thousands of student athletes, coaches and athletic trainers throughout the greater Houston area on the dangers and proper medical management of concussions.

Patient Stories

Patient Stories - Sister Angelica Menta

Daily mass is Sister Angelica Menta’s sanctuary. Every day for more than 65 years, she’s attended church to give thanks, ask for forgiveness and find peace through prayer. But when it comes to living a healthy, pain-free life, that peace has eluded her.

As a farm girl growing up in upstate New York, Menta was tough and very athletic. She could hit, throw and catch a baseball as well as any boy in the neighborhood. But unlike those boys, she had a serious health problem. She was born with a dislocated hip that left one leg shorter than the other, and when it slipped out of place, it caused excruciating pain. At times, even a slight movement caused pain. As she got older, kneeling in church became a big problem.

Read more about Sister Angelica's journey...