UT Orthopedics

✨ Feel Good Friday ✨

This week, we're celebrating Candice Teunis, MD, another recipient of the Caregiver Award! 🧡

Dr. Teunis is known not only for her dedication to delivering exceptional patient care but also for the compassion, kindness, and professionalism she brings to every interaction. Her commitment makes a lasting impact on patients, families, and colleagues alike.

Behind every great caregiver is a team that helps make outstanding care possible. We're also grateful for the incredible colleagues who support Dr. Teunis each day, helping create the positive and patient-centered experience our community deserves.

Congratulations, Dr. Teunis, and thank you to your amazing team for all that you do. Together, you embody the spirit of compassionate care and excellence. 👏

Join us in congratulating Dr. Teunis and her team in the comments!

Think ACL tears happen when players collide?

🤔Think again.

Most ACL injuries in soccer happen without contact.

As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off, we’re breaking down one of the most feared injuries in the game—ACL tears.

In our first Soccer Injuries Explained article, Bonnie P. Gregory, MD, orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at UTHealth Houston and team physician for the Houston Dash explains it all:

-Why ACL injuries happen
-How heat and fatigue can affect injury risk
-What athletes can do to reduce their risk
-Why recovery involves more than just healing the knee

Whether you’re a player, coach, parent, or passionate fútbol fan, this is one injury every soccer lover should understand. ⚽️

Read the full story here: https://med.uth.edu/ortho/2026/06/10/acl-injuries-in-soccer/

Long before they became doctors and surgeons, they were kids too — running, playing, growing, dreaming. Today, they dedicate their lives to helping children do the very same.

From helping young athletes return to the sports they love to supporting children through complex orthopedic conditions, spinal deformities, limb differences, and developmental growth challenges, these physicians are committed to helping kids move confidently through every stage of childhood.

Because caring for growing bodies takes more than expertise — it takes heart, compassion, and the understanding that every child deserves the chance to thrive.

This is who helps our kids stand tall, move freely, and keep chasing their dreams.