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**Sugar Land Location

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:14:48 GMT

Satellite Clinic Location
** NEW LOCATION **
17510 W. Grand Parkway South
Suite 450
Sugar Land, TX 77479
TEL: (713) 486-6540 Option 2
FAX: (713) 512-7235
(Clinic on MONDAYS only)

**Home Page Testimonials

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:48:42 GMT

Alex Moshier
Stephen F. Austin State University
UCL Reconstruction

Christian Jones
Westfield High School, WR #5
ACL Reconstruction

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Allografts and Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:19:02 GMT

INFORMATION REGARDING ALLOGRAFTS & PLATELET RICH PLASMA THERAPY The patient facing ligament reconstruction for their injury may choose to have surgery using bone and/or soft tissue transplant called an allograft. An allograft is bone or soft tissue that is transplanted from one person to another. Transplanted bone, tendons, cartilage and skin are used extensively in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, as well as plastic, general and dental surgeries. In this country, an estimated 900,000 allografts are transplanted each year. Dr. Lowe uses the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation™ (MTF) as his exclusive provider for allograft tissue for ligament reconstructions, meniscal transplants, and osteochondral transplants as well as Cascade Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy during surgery. WHO IS MTF™? The Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation™ is a non-profit organization...

ACL Reconstruction Post-Operative Instructions

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:52:07 GMT

Please click on the link below to download Dr. Lowe's ACL Reconstuction Post-Operative Instructions packet.

DR. LOWE ACL RECONSTRUCTION POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS PACKET:

Reporting Emergencies
Clinic Locations and Contact Information
Medication
Wound Care and Hygiene
Cryotherapy (Cold Therapy)
CPM (Continuous Passive Motion) Unit
Crutches and Weight-Bearing Status
Post-Operative Brace
Sleeping at Night
Bruising
Physical Therapy & Home Exercise Program
Post-Operative Appointments

For all medical emergencies related to your surgery during or after office hours, please call our main number at (713) 486-6540.

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General Post-Operative Instructions

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:41:43 GMT

For all medical emergencies related to your surgery during or after office hours, please call our main number at (713) 486-6540. Please refer to the specific Post-Operative Instructions supplemental packet for a more detailed explanation concerning the specific procedure you will be having. KNEE • WOUND CARE & HYGIENE General Knee Arthroscopy (Requiring Only Small Portal Incisions) Knee arthroscopies generally only require very small portal incisions to be made. Dr. Lowe usually allows you to remove the bulky dressing 48 hours after your surgery. If you choose to remove your outer surgical dressing, please follow these guidelines. Remove the outer elastic bandage along with the white gauze pads and white surgical padding. Bleeding usually occurs following surgery so these dressings may be soiled with blood. Only remove the elastic bandage and any white gauze pads or white surgical padding. Do NOT remove either the...

General Pre-Operative Instructions

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:20:27 GMT

THE GENERAL PRE-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE LISTED BELOW FOR ALL SURGICAL PROCEDURES. Your specific procedure may include additional instructions or modifications to the instructions listed below. Please refer to the specific information given to you by our surgical coordinators. SEVEN days prior to surgery please stop taking any aspirin or anti-inflammatory products such as Advil, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, etc., or any other herbal supplements containing Vitamin E. This does not include Celebrex. DO NOT eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery. This includes water, coffee, tea, gum, candy, breath mints, cough drops, etc. If you are currently taking medication for high blood pressure, you may take this early on the morning of your surgery with a very small sip of water. If you are taking Lovenox either pre-operatively and/or post-operatively, it is imperative that you do NOT take any anti-inflammatory medications...

Surgery Packet

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:09:06 GMT

Please click on the link below to download Dr. Lowe's Surgery Packet. DR. LOWE SURGERY PACKET For all medical emergencies related to your surgery during or after office hours, please call our main number at (713) 486-6540. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS SURGERY PACKET: Dr. Walter R. Lowe, M.D. Clinic Locations and Contact Information Texas Medical Center Office Sugar Land Office Staff Profile Christian Peluse, PA-C David Viaclovsky, LAT Dawn Meider, RN, CNOR, RNFA Mellisa Rannals, Office Manager Denise Allen, Administrative Support Coordinator Cynthia Wallace, LVN General Pre-Operative Instructions Contains important information concerning preparations for your scheduled surgery General Post-Operative Instructions Contains important information concerning instructions for after your scheduled surgery General Post-Operative Instructions for...; Knee Surgery Patients ...

Patient Feedback Forms

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:05:20 GMT

We would love to hear from you! Please tell us about your experience with Dr. Lowe and his office staff.

You can submit a patient testimonial that may be posted on our website. We would like to hear about your accomplishments, your injury, your care by Dr. Lowe, and about your journey back to doing what you love to do... be active and play sports! You can also submit action photos that can be viewed along with your testimonial as well as added to our patient photo gallery.

Thank you for your time and feedback!

Patient Testimonial Form

Patient Forms

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:40:02 GMT

In order to help facilitate and expedite initial paperwork for your appointment, you can click and download our clinic forms. These forms are in Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf format). They are designed for you to click, type and print for ease. If you have any problems, please contact our office. You will not be able to save the completed form so please click, type and print. Bring the completed form with you to your office appointment. NEW PATIENT FORMS These forms are for new injuries, problems, or for any appointment where Dr. Lowe has not seen you before for this problem. INITIAL Knee Exam INITIAL Shoulder Exam Elbow Exam FOLLOW-UP PATIENT FORMS These forms are for current injuries that you have already seen Dr. Lowe for and are coming in for follow-up care for the same problem. FOLLOW-UP Knee Exam FOLLOW-UP Shoulder Exam Elbow Exam To request an appointment with...

**Location - Medical Center

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:37:25 GMT

ACADEMIC OFFICE INFORMATION
Edward T. Smith Professor & Chair
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Texas Medical School at Houston
6431 Fannin
Medical School Building, 6.156
Houston, TX 77030

SportsMetrics

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:22:16 GMT

SPORTSMETRICS™ SportsMetrics is the first ACL Injury Prevention Program that is scientifically proven. It was created by a team of athletic trainers, physical therapists and researchers, under the direction of Dr. Frank Noyes. Sportsmetrics™ is the foundation upon which sports-specific skills are built. Sportsmetrics™ is the first ACL injury prevention program scientifically proven to decrease serious knee ligament injuries in female athletes. With Anterior Cruciate Ligament, or ACL, injury rates that are 2-10 times higher in female athletes than in male athletes. Sportsmetrics™ is not just another plyometric training program. Jumping drills are used to teach the athlete to preposition the entire body safely when accelerating (jumping) or decelerating (landing). The selection and progression of these exercises are designed for neuromuscular retraining proceeding from simple jumping drills (to instill correct form) to multi-directional, single-foot...

Evaluation of Meniscal Injuries

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:55:12 GMT

EVALUATION OF MENISCAL INJURIES

Accurate diagnosis starts with the patient history, the mechanism of the injury and the physical examination. Dr. Lowe will ask a series of questions to get an idea as to how your injury occurred and what symptoms that you are having. He will then perform specific tests to try and determine the diagnosis. Many times this alone will not reveal any injury to the meniscus. An MRI may be ordered to help rule out a tear or other injury to the knee joint.

Meniscal Transplants

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:28:35 GMT

MENISCAL TRANSPLANTS

For many patients, due to various reasons, they no longer have enough functional meniscus left to protect their knee and allow for normal daily activities. When this is the case, a meniscal transplant may be recommended by Dr. Lowe as the best treatment option.

Indications for a meniscal transplant are as follows:

Absence of adequate amount of meniscus tissue.
Significant joint pain

In order for a meniscal transplant to have the highest potential for success, the patient must have good articular surfaces. Patients with moderate to severe arthritic changes are not good candidates for a meniscal transplant procedure.

During your office visit and consultation, Dr. Lowe will discuss with you any recommendations, indications and precautions. He will also explain the possibilty if a meniscal transplant is right for you.

Treatment of Meniscal Injuries

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:08:10 GMT

TREATMENT OF MENISCAL INJURIES The majority of the time, tears of the meniscus need to be surgically corrected to prevent further injury of the knee joint. This is due to the fact that the meniscus has a limited blood supply. Only the outside third of the meniscus is supplied with blood. This is considered the red zone. Tears in this area can heal if repaired. Tears on the inner third of the meniscus, the white zone, is not supplied with blood and will not heal. Surgical treatment of meniscal tears involves an arthroscopic procedure. This is where Dr. Lowe inserts a small camera and various instruments into the joint and performs the procedure through usually two small incision portals. These portals are made just below the patella and on both sides of the patellar tendon. Dependant upon the location and type of tear, Dr. Lowe will decide if he can repair the tear or if removal of the torn area has to be done. Removal of the involved area is...

Symptoms of Meniscal Injuries

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:05:56 GMT

SYMPTOMS OF MENISCAL INJURIES

Meniscal injures are tears in the meniscus and are fairly common. The typical mechanism of injury is a twisting and flexing motion of the knee. There are several different types of tears that can occur, degenerative, front to back or bucket handle. These injuries must be addressed, due to the fact that if left untreated, further damage to the meniscus or the articular surface cartilage at ends of the femur or tibia can occur.

Symptoms of a meniscus tear may include but are not limited to the following:

Pain along the either the medial (inside) or lateral (outside) joint line
Swelling
Popping or clicking in the knee
Locking of the knee joint

Lovenox Injection Guide

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:48:48 GMT

Dr. Lowe may prescribe you LOVENOX® to help reduce your risk of developing deep venous thrombosis, also known as DVT blood clots. LOVENOX® alters the blood’s normal clotting process, so clots can’t form as easily, and neither can a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism.

If deemed appropriate, LOVENOX® injections are to be taken prior to and after surgery given your specific patient history assessment. These injections range from 3 to 14 days depending upon your medical history and the activities you wish to return to immediately following surgery. Most patients who must fly within the first two weeks following surgery may need to take these injections. Dr. Lowe and his surgical coordinator will discuss if you are at risk for DVT blood clots and your specific treatment plan.

Click the link below to download the self-inject guide for Lovenox.

HOW TO INJECT LOVENOX GUIDE

If you would like more information concerning Lovenox injections, please visit www.lovenox.com.

Meniscal Injuries

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:40:56 GMT

MENISCUS INJURIES The Meniscus (also known as cartilage) is a fibrocartilage in the knee that has a very unique shape, design and purpose. The purpose of the meniscus is act as a shock absorber and space filler between the bones of the knee. The menisci are of a C shape which corresponds and is contoured to the surface of the femur. They also have a wedge-like shape to them that helps with stability. This would be similar to the wedges used as door stops or a slice of an apple. As stated, the meniscus is the primary shock absorber in the knee. It helps to dissipate the forces in the knee caused by all activities such as sitting, walking, running, jumping, cutting, etc. The goal is to disperse the forces over a greater area as opposed to isolating them. If you look at the meniscus, you can see both the C shape and the wedge shape of the meniscus. SYMPTOMS OF MENISCAL INJURIES Meniscal injures are tears in the...

ACL Injuries

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:25:11 GMT

WHAT IS THE ACL? The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is the main stabilizer of the knee allowing proper movement, function, and athletic pivotal activities. It is one of the most commonly injured ligaments. The ACL controls your leg from unnatural movement or twisting. It and other ligaments in the knee allow the leg to bend and extend without additional stress. ACL INJURY An Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury can be caused by abnormal rotational or hyperextsion stresses placed on the knee. An ACL injury will undoubtedly lead to ACL reconstruction if the patient wants to return to their active, healthy, athletic lifestyle. ACL reconstruction is one of the most common knee injury treatments that Dr. Lowe performs. Dr. Lowe is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon located in Houston, Texas. He specializes in the reconstruction of an anterior cruciate ligament injury and performs hundreds of ACL reconstruction annually. Athletes and active...

Knee Anatomy

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:23:21 GMT

The knee is a hinged joint, comprised of three bones and four main ligaments. The basic design of the knee allows for flexion and extension.

The three bone structures of the knee are the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), and the patella (kneecap). These structures are connected by four major ligaments; ligaments connect bones to other bones. The ACL prevents forward movement (anterior translation) of the lower leg as well as stabilizes the knee from rotational stress of the tibia. When rotational stress is applied when a cut or quick change in direction is performed, the ACL prevents anterior translation of the tibia, thus preventing tibial subluxation during the movement.

The shock absorbing structures between the femur and tibia are the medial and lateral meniscus. The weight-bearing surfaces of the knee are covered by articular surface cartilage allowing the joint to move freely. The menisci act as shock absorbers and work in conjunction with the articular cartilage to reduce stresses placed upon them with movement.

The four main ligaments of the knee are:

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
• Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)

These ligaments connect the femur to the tibia and provide the structural integrity to the knee. There are other structures within the knee that are important for proper function such as the menisci, articular cartilage and the patella.

Revision ACL Surgery

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:06:50 GMT

It is the hope of Dr. Lowe and his staff that after you have an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction you lead a normal injury free return to all activities. The initial reconstruction is referred to as a Primary ACL Reconstruction. It is an unfortunate fact that sometimes even after you have your ACL reconstructed, that you can do something to re-injure the ligament and require another reconstructive surgery. In most cases, if you re-injure your ACL graft, a revision reconstruction is needed. There are two general ways to perform an ACL revision: a Single-Stage procedure or a Double-Stage process. Depending upon the placement of your primary ACL recontructed graft, Dr. Lowe may decide to either do a one-stage or two-stage revision reconstruction. Other factors that help Dr. Lowe determine which revision approach to follow is the type of fixation devices that were used with the primary reconstruction and the type of graft that was used. FAILED ACL...