Douglas R. Dirschl, MD

Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, wildlife and nature photographer, husband, father, dog lover.

[Douglas R. Dirschl, MD @dirschldr]

Delighted to have Dr. Jet Liu on our faculty and anchoring our new location at the Vintage Hospital!

[Baylor Medicine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine @BCMOrtho]

Why are #sports physicals important? Dr. Jet Liu spoke to @FOX26Houston on why it is vital for student athletes to get the appropriate screenings before getting back into their favorite sports.

Read it here: https://t.co/6SStHXMHzE

[Official JAAOS @OfficialJAAOS]

What is impact of space flight/microgravity on the musculoskeletal system?

Find out here: https://t.co/VgVJMpqbbE
@astro_bones @ben_fiedler19 @abdullaghali @dirschldr and @BCMortho

[Douglas R. Dirschl, MD @dirschldr]

My thanks for the group's hard work on this; we hope this improves our ability to characterize ballistic fractures.

[Jason Strelzow, MD @OrthoStrelzow]

Great to see this published! Hard work paid off - @dirschldr, Baker & Portney. Hopefully we can continue to further understand these injuries.
https://t.co/MlklXbS5gN

[JRGOS @GladdenSociety]

The Gladden Society congratulates Ramon L. Jimenez, M.D. the 2024 OREF Lifetime Service Award recipient! Dr. Jimenez is a member of the JRGOS Senior Advisory Board of Directors.

#JRGOSProud #OREF #Orthopaedics #OrthopaedicSurgeon #Musculoskeletal #DiversityInMedine

[Baylor Medicine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine @BCMOrtho]

Last week, @BCMOrthoRes attended @AONorth's Basic Principles of Fracture Management in Charlotte, North Carolina. Attendees included Olivia Barron, M.D., Youssef Khalafallah, M.D., Philip Ghobrial, M.D., Emilie Song, M.D, Timothy Rooney, M.D., and Varun Bora, M.D. #orthotwitter

[Douglas R. Dirschl, MD @dirschldr]

Nutrition is important in older adults, particularly those with osteoporosis or fragility fractures. I was pleased to be interviewed for this piece. https://t.co/iyJKNSrQj8

[Douglas R. Dirschl, MD @dirschldr]

We are very proud of our association with the SaberCats, honored to care for their athletes...and we love the new jerseys! Looking forward to an excited and productive season.

[Houston SaberCats Rugby @HOUSaberCats]

Unveiling the essence of power and pride🔥 The Houston SaberCats proudly unveil our 2024 Kits – a symbol of strength, unity, and the spirit of the SaberCats! 🐾

Featuring our 2024 Jersey Sponsors, Baylor Medicine and Live Oak Vodka! ✨ Thank you to Baylor Medicine and Live Oak Vodka for fueling the roar! 🤝🏉

#MLR2024 #MLRxKappa #SaberCatsRugby #HoustonSaberCats #SaberCatsPartners

[Baylor Medicine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine @BCMOrtho]

This month we had three incredible speakers at Grand Rounds! Speakers included guest lecturer, Hassan R. Mir, MD, MBA, Douglas Dirschl, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, FiOTA, and Omar Atassi, MD.

#orthopedics #orthotwitter

[Douglas R. Dirschl, MD @dirschldr]

So pleased we have the opportunity to care for these athletes - thank you @DrPhilWilliams and our entire team!

[Baylor Medicine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine @BCMOrtho]

Congratulations to Phillip Williams, MD ! Dr. Williams has been named Head Team Physician for the @houstonsabercats! We could not be more excited for the upcoming season and treating these amazing athletes! #houston #rugby #sportsmedicine #orthopedics

[Baylor Medicine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine @BCMOrtho]

Congratulations to Dr. Olivia Barron! Dr. Barron won Second Place at the Southwest Regional OREF Research Symposium in Austin, Texas. Her presentation was titled, "Etiology of Acute Extremity Pediatric Compartment Syndrome: A Retrospective Review". @BCMOrthoRes #orthopedics

[BCM Neurosurgery @BCMNeurosurgery]

We are excited to welcome Dr. Lorenzo Deveza, assistant professor in the department of orthopedic surgery, who recently joined the #BCMSpineCenter as a #spine #surgeon! Learn more about Dr. Deveza's areas of expertise ⤵️

[Baylor Medicine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine @BCMOrtho]

What is safer for injury prevention #turf or #grass?

While some many athletes might make an argument for one side, the verdict is unclear. Dr. Williams explains in this latest blog post: https://t.co/LvoAVC6i0B

#sportsmedicine #sportsinjury #orthopedics #orthotwitter

[Baylor Medicine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine @BCMOrtho]

On December 2nd, Baylor attendings and residents volunteered at a high school outreach workshop for nearly 50 Houston girls. At the Kelsey-Seybold clinic, participants learned about casting, external fixation, intramedullary nailing, ORIF, and more.

#orthopedics #orthotwitter

[Baylor Medicine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine @BCMOrtho]

Meghan McKay, Senior Athletic Trainer, shares some tips on how to avoid injuries while ice skating. Read it here: https://t.co/9hu5qgPM5J

#iceskating #injuryprevention #orthopedics

[Douglas R. Dirschl, MD @dirschldr]

Delighted to have Dr. Mason join our faculty, and looking forward to working with her for many years! Talented hand surgery and phenomenal person.

[Baylor Medicine Orthopedics & Sports Medicine @BCMOrtho]

Meet our newest physician, Candace Mason, M.D!
Some of Dr. Mason's interests include hand, wrist, and elbow fracture repair, degenerative disorders of the upper extremity, and peripheral nerve decompression and repair. To learn more: https://t.co/c2dKs1Fun2
#orthopedicsurgery

[BCM Media Relations @BCMHouston_News]

.@bcmhouston's Dr. Masih Ahmed and physical therapist Melanie McNeal have some safety tips if you are adding team sports to your #fitness goals. https://t.co/b57yIt2Qdk

[Douglas R. Dirschl, MD @dirschldr]

I am so pleased to welcome our new faculty member and hand surgeon Candace Mason, MD!