Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group Bone & Joint Clinic of Lake Jackson

It depends on your insurance plan. Check with your insurance provider or call (979) 299-6900 for assistance with a provider referral.

During your evaluation, your orthopedic specialist  discusses your medical history, including previous injuries, surgeries and current symptoms. They will perform a physical exam, which may include evaluating your range of motion, strength and the stability of the affected area. They may recommend imaging tests such as X-rays or MRIs to better understand any underlying issues. Your provider will discuss their findings with you and outline potential treatment options.

Our orthopedic specialists have expertise in advanced nonsurgical and surgical treatment for conditions including:

• Benign bone tumors or bone cancers (sarcoma)
• Bone fractures and spinal fractures
• Degenerative disc disease
• Herniated discs
• Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis
• Scoliosis
• Spinal stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Sports injuries
• Sprains, strains and ligament tears
• Tendon injury (tendinopathy)

Our orthopedic surgeons offer arthroplasty to repair a joint, specifically when damaged by arthritis. Some of the procedures we offer include: 

• Shoulder replacement
• Total and partial knee replacement
• Total and partial hip replacement

Yes. Our sports medicine specialists will help get you back to your favorite activities with state-of-the-art procedures including:

• Arthroscopic-assisted ankle fusion

• Meniscal repair to restore knee function

• Minimally invasive anatomic ACL reconstruction using tendon autografts to restore knee stability

• MPFL reconstruction for kneecap dislocation

• PCL reconstruction to stabilize the knee joint

• Surgical treatment of ankle sprains

Consider seeing a specialist if you have persistent pain or swelling in your joints, bones or muscles that won’t improve with time or over-the-counter medications. 

Additionally, if you have suffered an injury resulting in joint-mobility concerns or a visible deformity, it’s important to seek specialized care. Early intervention can help prevent further complications and promote better recovery.

If we determine that you need an orthopedic procedure, rest assured you’re in highly skilled hands. Our hospitals have earned several distinctions for providing the highest, national standards of care for joint replacement and spine surgery. We use minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery so you have:

• Less pain

• Quicker return to the life you love

• Reduced tissue healing required

• Reduced risk of dislocation, unequal leg length and other complications

• Shorter hospital stay

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Our physical therapists will discuss a treatment plan that will produce safe and long-lasting improvement. Over time and through hard work, physical therapy minimizes pain and improves strength and mobility, helping to prevent future injuries.

Rehabilitation for those undergoing joint reconstruction or replacement begins immediately after surgery to enhance range of motion and strengthen around the joint. 

Treatment may include:

• Functional movement and gait training

• Manual therapy

• Massage

• Neuromuscular re-education

• Strengthening and flexibility exercises

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We accept most major insurance plans. All insurance copays, coinsurance and deductibles are due at the time of service. Please be prepared to settle these before you leave our office. 

To ensure accurate billing and timely communication, please inform our office of any changes to your address, phone number or insurance information. This helps us file claims correctly and avoid unnecessary billing issues.