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Ugo Ihekweazu, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Houston, TX

UgoN.IhekweazuMDFAAOS(He/Him)

Orthopaedic Surgery Houston, TX

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Surgery, Fondren Orthopedic Group, Texas Orthopedic Hospital

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  • Office

    7401 Main St
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-799-2300

Summary

  • I’m an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Hip and Knee replacement surgery. My training was completed at Weill Cornell Medical College, Baylor College of Medicine and the Hospital for Special Surgery. I have a particular interest in minimally invasive anterior and posterior total hip replacement surgery, hip resurfacing, partial knee replacement, minimally invasive total knee replacement surgery, computer navigation, robotic-assisted surgery, complex joint replacement and revision joint replacement surgery.

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2017 - 2018
  • Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève
    Hôpitaux Universitaires de GenèveAO Trauma Short Term Fellowship, 2017 - 2017
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2017
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 2012
  • Cornell University
    Cornell UniversityB.S., Biology and Society, Cum Laude, 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Gustave J. Noback Memorial Fund for Advanced Study and Teaching in the Field of Anatomy Weill Cornell Medical College, 2012
  • Red Key Athletic Honor Society Cornell Universtiy, 2006
  • The Tradition Fellowship Recognition Award Cornell University, 2007
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Distribution of bone ingrowth in metaphysical sleeves: a retrieval analysis  
    Ihekweazu U, Weitzler L, Wright T, Padgett D., Journal of Arthroplasty, 1/7/2019
  • Failure of TC3 Metaphyseal Sleeves: A case series  
    Ihekweazu U, Baral E, Courtney PM, Austin M, McLawhorn A., Arthroplasty Today
  • Eliminating Standard Hip Precautions does not increase the risk of dislocation after contemporary posterior approach total hip arthroplasty.  
    Sculco P, Ihekweazu U, Carroll K, Mayman D., Bone and Joint Journal Br
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Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Custom Knee Prosthesis. 
    1/1/2017
  • Social, logistical and demographic factors impact time to discharge in a short stay model for total knee arthroplasty. 
    1/1/2017
  • Robotics in hip and knee arthroplasty: Should we believe the hype? 
    1/1/2017
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Other

  • Patient Guide to Femoroacetabular Impingement 
    Ihekweazu U, Phillips W, Texas Children's Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Authored Content

  • Is Hip Resurfacing Right for Me?April 2019
  • Competitive Sports Following Joint Replacement SurgeryMarch 2019
  • Top ten tips for a successful Doctors office visitMarch 2019
  • Should I look into Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery?February 2019
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Press Mentions

  • Texas Orthopedic Physicians Participate in 'Mentoring to Medicine' Program: 3 Details
    Texas Orthopedic Physicians Participate in 'Mentoring to Medicine' Program: 3 DetailsNovember 1st, 2018
  • “Mentoring to Medicine” Presents Professional Possibilities to Students of Color
    “Mentoring to Medicine” Presents Professional Possibilities to Students of ColorOctober 30th, 2018
  • What to Expect After Joint Replacement Surgery
    What to Expect After Joint Replacement SurgeryFebruary 25th, 2019

Committees

  • Board Member, Arthritis Foundation of Houston 2019 - Present
  • Small Group Leader, Patient Safety Seminars 2013 - 2013
  • Class Representative, Residency Review Committee 2012 - 2017

Professional Memberships