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Millions of sports injuries occur every year in the United States among athletes of all levels and all ages. While it’s impossible to eliminate all of these injuries, it’s important for athletes to do all they can to reduce their risks, so they can stay active and healthy. A leading sports medicine...

According to the Veterans Administration, shoulder pain and stiffness affect millions of Americans — about 70% of the population. Even more alarming: As many as half experience recurrent symptoms a year after shoulder rehabilitation therapy. J. Michael Bennett, MD, PA, helps patients finally find a solution for chronic or recurrent...

Chronic pain affects about a fifth of American men and women, sometimes interfering with daily activities. While medication can help in some cases, these drugs can come with some unpleasant side effects, and they’re not always effective in keeping pain at bay. In recent years, new chronic pain treatment methods have...

Elbow pain is a relatively common complaint, especially among people who use their forearms for jobs or recreation. While tennis and golf both strain the elbow joint, other activities, like lifting, painting, or using certain tools, can also strain the muscles and tendons that support the elbow joints. While both...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common source of wrist pain, affecting about 1-3 out of every 1,000 Americans. That’s a lot of people suffering from painful symptoms in their wrists and hands.  But as it turns out, if you're pregnant, your risk of developing CTS is much greater. Data...

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, rotator cuff injuries are a common cause of shoulder pain, affecting about 2 million people every year in the United States. These injuries can be caused by direct impact to the shoulder joint, but most often, they’re caused by wear and tear from repetitive use...

About a quarter of all adults in the United States suffer from knee pain, including from diseases like arthritis and injuries like sprains. While some knee problems can be treated nonsurgically many people benefit from orthopedic surgery — particularly minimally invasive knee arthroscopy because we use our knees so much. Board certified in orthopedic...

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a popular, safe, and effective treatment for joint and connective tissue injuries, including injuries to muscles, tendons, and ligaments. One of the big benefits of PRP is that it doesn’t just treat painful symptoms — it stimulates natural healing that can help your body repair damaged tissues...

Each year in the United States, about 2 million people seek medical care for tears in their rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that support shoulder function and stability. Rotator cuff tears can vary in their severity, but most cause pain and other problems when you move your shoulder or...

They build our cars, package our grocery products, and even vacuum our carpets: Today, robots are everywhere, and in most cases, we welcome them. But when it comes to surgery, plenty of people are a little surprised to learn that robots play a role there, too — and they’re even more...

As many as 20% of middle-aged and older men and women suffer from shoulder arthritis, a common location for pain, inflammation, and other arthritis symptoms. In fact, in patients who seek medical care for shoulder complaints, arthritis is the primary cause in about 17% of those patients. Like other types of...

Did you know that scar tissue plays a vital role in wound healing? It’s true: Typically tougher than “regular” tissue, scar tissue repairs damaged tissue and replaces it with a network of fibrous scar tissue that restores the area and helps protect it from future damage. But even though scar tissue is...

Summer is here, and for plenty of Texans, that means more time enjoying the great outdoors. But unfortunately, it also means more chances to get injured, especially if you spent most of the winter in a less active state. With offices in Houston and Sugar Land, Texas, J. Michael Bennett, MD,...

Between 100,000-200,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries happen every year in the United States, making them one of the most common knee injuries. While ACL sprains and tears are most commonly associated with athletes, these injuries can happen in non-athletes, too. Fortunately, while some severe ACL injuries require surgery and...

Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain, including tendon inflammation and soft tissue damage. If you’re one of those millions of men and women, you know how debilitating chronic pain can be. At his practices in Sugar Land and Houston, Texas, J. Michael Bennett, MD, PA, uses the state-of-the-art Tenex® system to heal tendon and...

Shoulder pain is a common medical complaint that tends to become even more common as we get older. What’s more, compared to other types of chronic pain, research suggests shoulder pain has the greatest impact on quality of life, making it difficult to perform even simple daily tasks. For many...

Rotator cuff injuries are a significant cause of shoulder pain in the United States. Every year, about 2 million Americans seek medical treatment for damaged rotator cuffs. Your rotator cuff can be damaged in different ways, and the treatment you need depends on the type of injury you have. As...

Each year in the United States, more than 50,000 shoulder replacement surgeries are performed, helping patients restore normal, pain-free movement in their shoulders and arms. Though not nearly as common as knee or hip replacement (more than a million of these surgeries are performed annually), shoulder replacement surgery has a...

As one of the largest weight-bearing joints in your body, you use your knees for many activities all day long. It’s no wonder that knee injuries are widespread, affecting millions of Americans every year. At his practices in Sugar Land and Houston, Texas, J. Michael Bennett, MD, provides patient-centered, state-of-the-art...

Your elbow might look like a simple hinge, but it’s a pretty complex joint that supports a lot of movement and function. Composed of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, an injury to any one of these components can cause pain, stiffness, and a loss of function. As a top-ranked orthopaedic...

Every year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with orthopaedic injuries, and for some, surgery is the best recovery solution. Like other types of surgery, orthopaedic surgery achieves the best results when you have a skilled, experienced orthopaedic surgeon at your side. As a top-ranked orthopaedic surgeon in Sugar Land and...

Your shoulder joint has many components, and injuries to any one of these components can cause a lot of pain, stiffness, and loss of movement in your shoulder. Rotator cuff tears are among the more common types of shoulder injuries. The good news is, today’s treatment options can help you...

Millions of sports injuries happen every year in the United States, affecting athletes of all levels, from students and amateurs to seasoned pros. As an athlete, you know the devastating effects a sports injury can have on your life and your ability to enjoy the activities you love.  The good...

Texas offers plenty of opportunities to get out and explore the outdoors, whether you’re into an organized sport or you’re into more solitary pursuits, like hiking or running. If you have chronic pain, though, even a simple activity can be uncomfortable. And over time, your pain can take a significant...

Millions of Americans seek medical care for shoulder injuries every year, including problems involving the bones, muscles, or tendons. While anyone can sustain a shoulder injury, some risk factors make an injury more likely. As a leading provider of cutting-edge shoulder treatments for patients in Sugar Land and Houston, Texas,...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common causes of wrist pain, affecting at least 3% of the population in the United States. CTS happens when the median nerve becomes compressed where it passes through your wrist, a narrow space called the carpal tunnel. Repetitive movements and strain...

Every year in the United States, millions of sports injuries occur — about 8.6 million, according to the CDC. While there are many treatment options for these injuries, one treatment option — platelet-rich plasma (or PRP) — has received a lot of positive attention in recent years. As a leading...

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are an unfortunate reality for athletes of all levels in the United States. Some studies estimate annual ACL tears at between 100,000-200,000, mostly among athletes who do a lot of sprinting, pivoting, or jumping.  With practices in Sugar Land and Houston, Texas, J. Michael Bennett,...

According to the CDC, about a quarter of Americans have arthritis, which means well over 50 million adults are dealing with symptoms of joint discomfort and debility every day of their lives. Medication and physical therapy can help relieve symptoms to a large extent. And believe it or not, so...

Every day, you bend and straighten your elbow dozens of times without giving it a second thought. For most people, it’s not until their elbow is injured that they realize how much they depend on the joint for even the simplest tasks. Elbow injuries are widespread, affecting people of all...

Lateral epicondylitis, commonly called tennis elbow, is linked to overuse or repetitive trauma. It’s a painful condition that affects between 1% and 3% of the population, though, ironically, the vast majority of men and women who suffer from it don’t play tennis.  J. Michael Bennett, MD, PA, is a skilled orthopedic...

Sports injuries take millions of people out of the game each year. In fact, according to one CDC report, nearly 9 million sports-related injuries occur in the United States annually. In most cases, sports injuries happen due to sudden trauma or from overuse or misuse.  J. Michael Bennett, MD, PA,...

Nearly 40 years ago, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers named Tommy John had his ulnar collateral ligament surgically reconstructed. It was the first surgery of its kind and was aptly named Tommy John surgery. Since then, the procedure has become quite common, with an estimated 25% of major...

Cartilage is a strong, flexible connective tissue that cushions and supports various tissues in your body. Your knee has two types of cartilage, and each has a different function: Meniscus: rubbery cartilage that cushions the bones in your knee and helps bear the brunt of impact movements Articular: slippery cartilage...

If you’ve been injured playing basketball with your friends, running a 5K, doing Crossfit, or during your at-home workout, you need specialized care from a sports medicine physician to help you regain function and get back to the game or activity you love. In all three of our offices in...

Each year, an estimated 53,000 people require a shoulder replacement. It’s one of the many joint replacement procedures that help people regain their range of motion and mobility. In all three of our offices in Houston and Sugar Land, Texas, J. Michael Bennett, MD, PA, provides sports medicine and orthopedic...

Even if you have never played tennis, your elbow pain may be lateral epicondylitis, a painful condition that’s conversationally known as tennis elbow. Thankfully, many cases of tennis elbow slowly resolve on their own over time, but there are persistent cases that cause tremendous pain and impact your productivity. In...

If you’re suffering from persistent knee pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or injury, you may be a candidate for knee surgery to repair the damage and restore your range of motion. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, more than 600,000 knee replacements are performed each year. Of...

If you’re suffering from persistent knee pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or injury, you may be a candidate for a total knee replacement. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, more than 600,000 knee replacements are performed each year.  The four steps of a knee replacement For traditional...

Gone are the days when the only option for orthopedic injuries or conditions was surgery. Advances in medicine and technology open up a new world of promising therapies. One solution that J. Michael Bennett, MD, PA, is proud to offer is platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, therapy.  Understanding PRP The plasma...

Pregnancy is not just something that occurs in your womb. Your whole body can be affected by the pregnancy process, including your fingers, hands, and wrists. Research shows that nearly half of all pregnant women experience some tingling, burning, and numbness that can impact their day-to-day activities.  At three offices...

There are more than 8.6 million sports or recreational activity injuries every year. While many injuries are minor and require only icing, bracing, rest, to overcome, plenty of people head to the doctor’s office seeking to regain their flexibility, mobility, and strength. A sports medicine doctor is uniquely positioned to...

Biologics therapy is a relatively new area in orthopedics, but it’s growing quickly and becoming more and more popular. J. Michael Bennett, MD, PA is a leader in the field of biologics and uses it as a complement to your shoulder, knee, elbow, hand, or other musculoskeletal treatment. Here, he...

Tennis elbow is a condition in which your elbow tendons, where your forearm meets your elbow, become inflamed. It occurs when you overuse the tendons in your forearm. Only a small group of patients actually develop it from playing tennis. Michael Bennett, MD, PA specializes in helping patients recover from...

If you’ve torn your anterior cruciate ligament, better known as your ACL, you may be wondering what your life will look like after you’ve gotten treatment. An ACL tear can be a frightening injury, but with proper treatment and guidance, you should be able to return to most activities.  If...

Offices, as a rule, are pretty safe places. Between government regulations and the market’s focus on skilled, computer-heavy jobs, the average office worker doesn’t experience many dangerous situations during a normal workday. Despite this, there are some hazards lurking in the cubicle farm.  Among them is carpal tunnel syndrome. According...

Knee pain is a common ailment among people of all ages. According to one study, knee replacement surgery has increased eight times in the United States among men and women age 65 and older. And in another study, it was found that the knee is the most commonly injured joint...

A joint in your body connects two bones together. Several connective tissues make up your joints, including ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Exercising keeps you in shape and maximizes your health, but it also puts you at risk for joint injuries. The benefits of exercise, though, far outweigh the risks of...

PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. This new therapy, which is used to treat a variety of orthopedic issues including jumper’s knee, also called patellar tendonitis, has increased in popularity over the years. More and more, studies prove its effectiveness, and an increasing number of patients are spreading the word about...

What is a rotator cuff tear? The round top of your upper arm bone, or humerus, fits into the socket of your shoulder joint. All the muscles and tendons that wrap around the shoulder joint create a protective capsule called the rotator cuff. This capsule is designed to give you...

You may be feeling a lot of excitement and anxiety leading up to your platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. The thought of getting back to doing the things you enjoy without restrictions or pain can really lift your mood, but not knowing what to expect from the injections might have you...

Chronic pain in your knees, ankles, or shoulders can prevent you from living the active lifestyle you enjoy. When chronic tendon pain interferes with your life, and the thought of surgery and a long recovery period makes you shudder, Dr. J. Michael Bennett, an expert orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine...

Do any of your joints hurt when you attempt to carry out daily activities, such walking, bringing groceries into the house, or carrying laundry up and down the stairs? You may be suffering from the result of a sports injury that has damaged your tissues and joints, or you could...

Think about all the ways you can move your arm — above, behind, to the side, and in front of your body. All of this movement is dependent upon a healthy shoulder joint. The flexibility needed in this ball-and-socket joint places your shoulder at high risk of injury and instability....

Tennis elbow is a painful condition in your elbow joint that’s caused by repeated use — and not only from using a racket. Tennis elbow can come on in many different ways, from an occupation where your elbow is called upon repeatedly (think turning a wrench) to weekends spent with...

While no one particularly likes the thought of surgery, there are times when it can bring you much-needed relief and restore function far more quickly than letting nature run its course. Figuring out when this is the case is the tricky part.Thankfully, orthopedic specialists like J. Michael Bennett, MD, understand...

It’s not unusual for minor flare-ups of tendinitis to slow you down temporarily. However, when the condition becomes chronic, the pain and mobility limitations can impact daily living. If you’re an active person kept off the tennis courts or golf links, it’s inconvenient enough. But chronic tendonitis –medically called tendonosis...

An injury that keeps you on the bench — whether you’re a weekend warrior or a professional athlete — can be nothing short of devastating. You want to get back on the field, court, pitch, or track as soon as possible, but without pain and dysfunction.Conventional recovery for soft tissue...

You can’t truly appreciate how much you rely on your joints until one of them begins to hurt. Joint pain can make even the simplest tasks, like getting in the car or going downstairs, a major challenge. It can also prevent you from taking part in the very activity that...

You’ve pulled the trigger and chosen to end your shoulder problems with rotator cuff surgery. This decision is a good one and will help you enjoy an active lifestyle well into the future. Lying between you and that active life, however, is the post-surgical road to recovery.To help you navigate...

Functioning knees are key to your well-being. If they hurt, even simple activities such as walking or taking the stairs become a chore. For those who enjoy exercise -- whether it’s running, weight training, or dance -- knee pain is the enemy. Nothing interrupts your workout more than aching, cracking,...

Medically known as lateral epicondylitis, the condition better known as tennis elbow is painful. Usually caused by overuse of the elbow joint, it’s a specific muscle and tendon combination in your forearm that causes the pain when microscopic tears create inflammation. Not only is overuse a culprit, this muscle also rubs...

Surgery of any kind is nobody’s idea of fun, and I understand that. To boot, an ACL surgery offers its own set of unique challenges that will tap your creativity. Rest assured, however, that with a little planning and a lot of patience, you’ll be back on your feet in...

You’re the star pitcher for your high school team. Like any star player, your team leans on you night in and night out to perform to help the teamwin. And because your team is fighting for a playoff position, your coach has been increasingyour workload. Normally, you wouldn’t have any issues. You...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment at our Sugar Land office near First Colony Mall and 713-234-3152 for an appointment at our Houston office, near the Houston Galleria.  In this video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about how a shoulder dislocation occurs and how shoulder instability can develop from a dislocation....

You just poured your morning coffee. You took a couple of sips, readied yourself for another productive day and sat down at your desk. But as you flexed your hands in preparation, you felt a shooting pain in your wrist and up your arm.You’ve heard about writer’s block. But this...

Last season sucked. While you were on the bench, your team was struggling through their worse season in a decade. And all you could do was watch helplessly from the sidelines. Your team needed you. And yet, there was nothing you could do. You sprained your knee during the first...

What Are Your ACL Graft Options to Repair an ACL TearThere are different ACL graft options for you based on factors like your activity level and age. Knee Specialist Dr. J. Michael Bennett describes these graft options in this video, and he talks about the factors that might cause you to...

Rotation Medical Graft for Partial Tears of the Rotator CuffIn the video, Dr. Bennett describes how the Rotation Medical Graft might benefit you if you have a partial tear of the rotator cuff.  Call our Sugar Land office at 281-633-8600 or our Houston office at 713-234-3152 for more information. Summary of...

Shoulder Problems Caused by Biceps InjuriesIn this video, Dr. Bennett describes various common biceps injuries and some options for treatment and repair.  If you suspect you have a biceps injury or a shoulder injury, please call our office for an evaluation.  Contact our Sugar Land office at 281-633-8600 or our...

Shoulder Instability and Recurrent DislocationThis is the fifth in a series of videos describing common shoulder injuries that we see in our clinic.  In this video, Dr. Bennett talks about shoulder instability and the injuries to the shoulder that can result.  If you have questions, please call our Sugar Land...

What Are Adhesive Capsulitis and Frozen ShoulderIn this video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett explains what causes adhesive capsulitis and frozen shoulder, and he also explains why early diagnosis and treatment is important.  Dr. Bennett is a Shoulder Specialist, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist.  We have offices in...

This is the first of a series of five videos on common shoulder injuries and their treatments.  In this video, Dr. Bennett talks about the anatomy of shoulder bursitis and impingement syndrome.  If you have questions or you’re experiencing shoulder pain, you can call our office for an appointment at...

Common Rotator Cuff Injuries of the ShoulderIn this video, Shoulder Specialist Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about rotator cuff injuries.  This is the second in a series of five videos covering common shoulder injuries.   Dr. Bennett primarily specializes in treating injuries and pathologies of the shoulders, elbows, and knees.Dr....

Your Shoulder Rotator Cuff Treatment – Anatomy & RepairIn this video, Shoulder Specialist Dr. J. Michael Bennett describes the anatomy of the shoulder rotator cuff and rotator cuff treatment.  Dr. Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship-Trained Sports Medicine Specialist with many years of experience in treating...

Non-Surgical Orthopedic Treatments Are Frequent Options for PatientsIf you go to an orthopedic surgeon for treatment, are non-surgical orthopedic treatments an option for you?  Since Dr. Bennett is an Orthopedic Surgeon, you might think that the only treatments he offers require surgery.  That’s not the case — actually most patients...

Do You Have Painful Popping or Locking of the Elbow?If you’re experiencing elbow pain, you want to know the cause of the pain so you can make good decisions about your treatment options.  In this video, Elbow Specialist Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about the common causes of elbow pain and painful locking...

Is Shoulder Pain Affecting Your Life?Shoulder pain can make daily life uncomfortable and even miserable.  If you’re suffering from shoulder pain, you should get your shoulder evaluated by a specialist.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Shoulder Specialist, and he created this video to help you understand possible causes of...

Do you have knee pain, perhaps with knee popping or clicking?  Dr. Bennett talks about the anatomy of the knee, and he describes the likely causes of knee pain, knee locking and knee clicking.  He’s an experienced knee doctor and a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist. with offices...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett was selected again this year for the Texas Super Doctors® list published in Texas Monthly magazine.  Only about five percent of the physicians practicing in Texas are included in the Texas Super Doctors® list in any year.  Nine other doctors from...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment with Dr. Bennett.  You may have a sore shoulder and wonder if you have a rotator cuff tear, or you may have been diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear and be wondering what it is and how it’s often treated and repaired.  Dr. J. Michael...

Call 281-633-8600 for our Sugar Land Clinic and 713-234-3152 for our Houston Clinic.  If you think you might have an anterior cruciate ligament or ACL tear, you probably have lots of questions about graft options for ACL reconstruction.  In other words, you’re wondering how your orthopedic surgeon will be able...

Call us at 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about the causes of knee cap pain in this video.  He’s a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and he’s Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine with offices in Sugar Land, near First Colony Mall and in Houston, near the Houston Galleria.  Dr. Bennett specializes in treating knee injuries. This...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about knee cartilage injury as a cause of knee pain and locking and popping of the knee.  If it is a cartilage injury causing your knee pain, you don’t want to ignore it.  Dr. Bennett is a...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  If you’re suffering from knee arthritis, is it inevitable that you’ll need to have a total knee replacement?  Maybe not.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about options for treating knee arthritis can can delay or even prevent total knee replacement surgery.This is a summary of...

Call 281-633-8600.  If you have pain on the outside of your elbow, you may have tennis elbow.  We’re now offering a treatment called the Tenex procedure that can provide faster pain relief and quicker return you your normal activities, for certain patients.   This is a summary of Dr. Bennett’s video.Hello....

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment. In this video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett demonstrates and describes typical knee examination tests that he uses in evaluating patient injuries. Dr. Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist with offices in Sugar Land, TX, and in Houston, near...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett demonstrates and describes typical elbow examination tests that he uses in evaluating patient injuries.  Dr. Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist with offices in Sugar Land, TX, and in Houston,...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist with offices in Houston, near the Houston Galleria, and in Sugar Land near First Colony Mall.In this video, Dr. Bennett describes and demonstrates typical orthopedic shoulder exam tests...

Magdalena (Maggie) Johana Klein, PA-C, who works for Dr. J. Michael Bennett and the Fondren Orthopedic Group, is one of only 240 certified physician assistants (PA-Cs) nationally to recently earn a specialty credential called a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).Maggie was awarded a...

In this video, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about three options for torn ACL reconstruction or repair.  An ACL or anterior cruciate ligament tear is a common injury in contact sports like football and just last week it was announced that St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about elbow synovitis and plica and how it’s treated.  Dr. Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist with offices in Houston, near the Houston Galleria, and in Sugar Land, near First Colony...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment with Dr. Bennett.  In this video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about a type of elbow ligament injury called posterolateral elbow instability.  He describes the causes of this type of elbow ligament injury and describes how this injury is diagnosed.Here’s Dr. Bennett on the posterolateral elbow...

In this video, Shoulder Specialist, Dr. J. Michael Bennett, talks about adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder.  He describes what causes frozen shoulder, and he talks about exercises and other treatments.Dr. Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist.  He’s also been selected as a Texas Super Doctor®...

 In this video, Dr. Bennett explains the causes of trigger finger and then describes trigger finger treatments.Summary of Dr. Bennett’s Trigger Finger VideoHello. My name is Dr. J. Michael Bennett. I’m a member of the Fondren Orthopedic Group. I am a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who’s subspecialized in sports medicine and surgery of...

Call us at 281-633-8600.  In this video recorded at Plex in Richmond, TX, Dr. J. Michael Bennett provides tips to prevent running injuries.  He talks about the need to warm up before running, about strength training for running, the importance of hydration, how you can tell if you have a...

Dr. J. Michael Bennett also treats certain wrist and hand injuries including carpal tunnel syndrome, distal radius fractures (broken wrist), trigger finger and metacarpal fractures of the hand.  He specializes in using the endoscopic approach to carpal tunnel syndrome, when appropriate for the patient, which means that the carpal tunnel surgery consists of...

In this video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett describes the causes, symptoms and treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome.  Many people automatically think “surgery” when they think of carpal tunnel syndrome, but in many mild cases, surgery is not necessary.  Dr. Bennett describes how a wrist splint or night splint can be...

In this video, elbow specialist Dr. J Michael Bennett describes the anatomy of the elbow and the causes, symptoms and treatments of cubital tunnel syndrome. In many cases cubital tunnel syndrome can be treated, without surgery, by wearing an elbow brace at night. In the video, Dr. Bennett demonstrates how you can use...

If you’re experiencing pain on the outside of your elbow you may have tennis elbow.  If the pain is on the inside of the elbow, it may be golfers’ elbow.  Either way, you may be able to use a counterforce elbow brace to treat this type of elbow pain.Patients often ask...

Call our offices at 281-633-8600.  Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is common condition for tennis players, golfers and other people who overload these ligaments and tendons with any kind of repetitive motion.  Tennis elbow treatments typically start with exercise modification and braces, but sometimes arthroscopic surgery is necessary.  In this...

Call 281-633-8600 for an evaluation. In this video, Dr. J Michael Bennett talks about the anatomy of the distal biceps and he explains how a distal biceps rupture can occur. He then describes how to do a distal biceps tendon repair, and he explains why it’s important to get an...

Call us at 281-633-8600.  If you’re a basketball player or a runner or you’re involved in an activity that places repeated stress on your lower legs, you may be heading for a stress fracture.  In this video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett describes the anatomy of the leg, and he talks...

Dislocated shoulders are common injuries for athletes playing contact sports and they can occur in accidents outside of sports.  In this video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about what happens when a shoulder dislocation occurs and how the injury is treated.  Dr. Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and...

Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Knee Specialist.  He’s Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and he’s also Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine.  He’s treated elite athletes for knee injuries such as ACL or MCL ligament injuries, as well as collegiate and high school athletes.  However, he also has extensive experience...

How to Use Knee Braces for Knee InjuriesIn this video, Houston and Sugar Land Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. J Michael Bennett describes various knee braces that you can purchase over-the-counter at your local drugstore or a big box store like Target or Walmart. These knee braces have uses but they also...

Call us  at 281-633-8600.  In this post, Dr. J. Michael Bennett describes what happens with a dislocated shoulder and how it can also include a labral tear, a Bankart injury and a Hill Sachs Lesion.  Doctor Bennett serves patients from all over Metro Houston from his clinic in Sugar Land...

Is your shoulder unstable?  Do you keep dislocating your shoulder?  Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Shoulder Specialist and he created this video to describe how an unstable shoulder and a shoulder subject to recurring dislocations might be treated with minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery.  If you suffer from an unstable...

Do You Have an AC Joint Separation or a Shoulder Dislocation?Shoulder Specialist Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about the differences between an AC joint separation and shoulder dislocation in this video.  Doctor Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon.  He is Fellowship Trained as a Sports Medicine Physician with a...

Knee pain causes — what are they? In this article, Knee Doctor J. Michael Bennett, MD, discusses knee anatomy and the symptoms and causes of knee pain.  Dr. Bennett is regarded by his peers as one of the best orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists in Metro Houston TX.  He...

Call 281-633-8600 for an evaluation of your knees and arthritis and your options for knee arthritis treatments by a knee specialist with many years of experience in treating knee injuries.  Dr J. Michael Bennett specializes in treating issues of the shoulders, elbows, knees, and some hands and wrist injuries like...

Plex – Texas Sports Medicine Institute Fall FestivalCall 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett supports and participates in the annual Plex/TSMI Fall Festival.  If you missed the 2012 event, please plan to attend the 2013 version!  Dr. Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained...

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This is the portion of Doctor Bennett’s presentation to the Houston TX Caduceus Society, which discusses elbow injuries in athletes.  Dr. Bennett specializes in treating issues of the shoulders, elbows, knees, and certain hand and wrist injuries.Doctor Bennett’s office accepts medical health insurance from Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare, plus...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this post, Doctor J. Michael Bennett talks about shoulder injuries and treatments for shoulder injuries.  This presentation was given to the Houston Texas Caduceus Society. This is the second portion of Dr. Bennett’s talk to Houston’s Caduceus Society during the Grand Rounds lecture series on July 17,...

Shoulder Anatomy and Shoulder Injury Assessment Lecture by Dr. Bennett – Part 1In this article, Doctor J. Michael Bennett talks about shoulder anatomy and shoulder injury assessment. Dr. Bennett provided this talk to Houston’s Caduceus Society during the Grand Rounds lecture series on July 17, 2012.  He specializes in treating issues...

What is a sports medicine physician and how is that doctor’s training different from other doctors?  Dr. Bennett answers that question in this video.  In this article, he explains what a sports medicine physician does and factors to consider in evaluating the training of a sports medicine specialist.Dr. J. Michael Bennett...

What is an orthopedic surgeon?  You may have been told that you have an injury, and you should get an evaluation with an orthopedic surgeon.  So how is an orthopedic surgeon different from another doctor?In this video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about the differences between orthopedic surgeons and other...

What are the Training and Education Requirements for a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon?Perhaps you’ve been told you should have an evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon.  You may wonder what kind of training, education, and experience a board certified orthopedic surgeon has.  In this video, Dr. Bennett discusses the education and...

Call us at 281-633-8600.  In this article and video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about why you might consider asking for one or more medical second opinions when making decisions about your medical care.  He specializes in treating issues of the shoulders, elbows, knees, and some hand and wrist injuries...

Call us at 281-633-8600.  In this article and video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett explains how he uses portable ultrasound to diagnose tennis elbow and other musculoskeletal issues involving the elbow, shoulder, and the knee.  Doctor Bennett serves patients from Sugar Land, Katy, Missouri City and Houston from clinics in Sugar...

Call us at 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this article and video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett demonstrates the wall walker shoulder rehab exercise he recommends to some of his patients for post-surgery rehabilitation after a shoulder bursectomy or decompression.  Check with your doctor before doing this exercise to ensure that’s...

Call us at 281-633-8600.  In this article and video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett demonstrates how to use a sling after shoulder surgery — how to put it on and take it off and some simple exercises  to do, with your doctor’s guidance.  Doctor Bennett serves patients from all over Houston...

Call us at 281-633-8600.  In this article and video, Dr. Bennett demonstrates the pendulum exercise he recommends for some of his patients for shoulder surgery rehabilitation.  Doctor Bennett serves patients from all over Houston and Texas from our clinic in Sugar Land, near First Colony Mall, and in Houston, near...

Call us at 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this video and article, Dr. J. Michael Bennett demonstrates simple exercises that can help prevent recurring shoulder dislocation and correct a loose shoulder.These Loose Shoulder Exercises Can Help Prevent Shoulder Dislocation or Recurring DislocationThese are exercises demonstrated by Doctor. J. Michael Bennett,...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment. These are exercises Dr. Bennett recommends for use after some types of shoulder surgery.  Dr. Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician with clinics in Sugar Land, near First Colony Mall and in Houston, near the Houston Galleria.  If you’re anticipating shoulder surgery,...

Call us at 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this article and video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett demonstrates resistance band shoulder exercises you can use to strengthen your rotator cuff.  Doctor Bennett serves patients from all over Houston and Texas from our clinic in Sugar Land.  He specializes in treating issues...

Call us at 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this video and article, Dr. J. Michael Bennett demonstrates exercises to strengthen the shoulder using inexpensive resistance bands.  Doctor Bennett serves patients from all over Houston and Texas from our clinics in Sugar Land. These are exercises demonstrated by Doctor. J. Michael Bennett,...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this video and article, Dr. J. Michael Bennett demonstrates several stretching exercises that can help young pitchers prevent shoulder injuries.  Doctor Bennett serves patients from all over Metro Houston from our clinics in Sugar Land, TX and in Houston, near the Houston Galleria.This information...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this article, Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about factors you might want to consider when picking a surgeon, especially an orthopedic surgeon.  This article is from the Dr. Jay Show on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX.  Doctor Bennett specializes in treating issues of the shoulders,...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this article, Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about the factors you should consider when picking good rehab centers for physical therapy.  This article is taken from a recording of the Dr. Jay Show on AM1560TheGame in Houston, TX.  Doctor Bennett serves patients from Metro...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this article, Dr. J. Michael Bennett discusses your right to choose a specialist when your primary care provider recommends that you see one.  This article is from a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on AM1560TheGame in Houston TX.This is the fourth section of a Dr....

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this article, Dr. Bennett talks about how to pick a physician.  This article is from a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame from Houston, TX.This is a the second segment of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame.  The topic of the Show was...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this article, Dr. J. Michael Bennett discusses rules you can use for finding a good doctor for yourself and for your family.  The information comes from a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame from Houston, TX.Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this article, Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about how to find a good doctor — whether an orthopedic surgeon or sports medicine doctor or some other doctor.  The information was broadcast on the Dr. Jay Show on 1560TheGame from Houston TX.Dr. J. Michael Bennett...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  This article is based on a presentation that Dr. J. Michael Bennett gave to the players, coaches and parents of the Toros Baseball organization, in Houston, TX.  Doctor Bennett specializes in treating injuries of the elbows, shoulders, and knees and certain hand and wrist injuries from...

Call us at 281-633-8600.  In this article, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about shoulder injuries and elbow injuries to youth baseball players.  Doctor Bennett specializes in treating injuries of the shoulders, elbows, and knees and certain injuries of the hands and wrists such as carpal tunnel syndrome.This video is the second...

Call us at 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  This article is from a presentation to the Sugar Land Toros Baseball Organization from Dr. J. Michael Bennett.  This section and later sections cover preventing and treating shoulder and elbow injuries in youth baseball athletes.  Doctor Bennett specializes in treating issues of the...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Richmond and Sugar...

Symptoms and Treatments for Subacromial BursitisThis is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Shoulder Specialist Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast...

Likelihood of Re-Injury After Achilles Tendon SurgeryCall 281-633-8600 for an appointment at our Sugar Land clinic and 713-234-3152 for an appointment at our clinic near the Houston Galleria.  This article is based on an episode of the Dr. Jay Show broadcast on AM1560TheGame in Houston, TX.  The subject of this...

Treatments for Herniated Discs in Your BackThis is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas...

How Do I Know If I Have a Serious Back InjuryThis is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in...

Call us at 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this article, Dr. J. Michael Bennett and his guest, Dr. Benoy Benny talk about neck and spine care, including the use of scoliosis braces for children. This article is based on a Dr. Jay Show on 1560TheGame.This is a transcript of a...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  This article is based on a portion of the Dr. Jay Show on 1560TheGame broadcast from Houston TX.  The show featured Dr. Benoy Benny talking with Dr. J. Michael Bennett about preventing neck and spinal injuries in young athletes.Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston and Sugar Land,...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship TrainedT1 weighted sagittal cervical spine MRI showing degenerative disc disease, osteophytes, and osteoarthritis of C5-C6 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Sports Medicine Physician serving patients...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Richmond and Sugar...

Will Viscosupplementation Be Approved for Treatment of Ankle InjuriesThis is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  In this article, Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks with Dr. Mark Vann about treatments for children congenital orthopedic problems.  Dr. Bennett specializes in treating issues of the shoulders, elbows, knees, and some hand and wrist injuries from his clinics in Sugar Land near First Colony Mall...

Are There Glucosamine & Omega 3 Benefits?This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas...

Knee Specialist for Houston, Katy & Sugar LandDr. J. Michael Bennett is a Knee Specialist.  He’s Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and he’s also Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine.  He’s treated elite athletes for knee injuries such as ACL or MCL ligament injuries, as well as collegiate and high school...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  This article is based on an episode of the Dr. Jay Show on AM1560TheGame broadcast from Houston, TX.  Dr. Bennett’s guest for the Show is Dr. Mark Vann, foot and ankle specialist.Strengthening and Plyometrics to Avoid Ankle Injuries in SportsThis is a transcript of a...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Richmond and Sugar...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show about orthotics broadcast on AM 1560 in Houston, TX.Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston and...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship TrainedThe Achilles' tendon. PD image from Gray's Anatomy, from bartleby.com (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston and Sugar Land,...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston and Sugar...

Not all medical professionals are best suited to do a sports physical for your child.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks with Dr. Terence Chang about sports physicals for children in this interview.  If you’d like to schedule a sports physical for your child with Dr. Bennett, please call our office...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Knee Specialist Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and aTypical locations of arthroscopic surgery incisions in a knee joint following surgery for a tear in the meniscus. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Fellowship Trained...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship TrainedSimplistic illustration of the cardiac stress test process. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston...

Sports Safety for Kids — Sport Physicals for Children & Defibrillators in SchoolsDr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Richmond and Sugar Land, TX.  Call...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Richmond and Sugar...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  This article discusses medical conditions that can be deadly under the stress of athletics.  It’s based on an episode of the Dr. Jay Show broadcast on AM 1560TheGame in Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports MedicinePhysician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston and Sugar Land, TX. Call 281-633-8600 for...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports MedicinePhysician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Richmond and Sugar Land, TX. Call 281-633-8600 for...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort BendCounty, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Richmond and Sugar Land, TX. Call 281-633-8600 for...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Richmond and Sugar Land, TX. Call...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Richmond and Sugar Land, TX. Call...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston and Sugar Land, TX. Call 281-633-8600...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Richmond and Sugar Land, TX. Call...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on  AM 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston, near the Houston Galleria...

How difficult is it to treat a hand tendon injury? This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast...

This is a summary of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston and Sugar Land, TX. Call...

This is a segment of a Dr. Jay Show focusing on trigger finger treatments, broadcast on AM 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in...

This is a summary of a segment of the Dr. Jay Show covering new Dupuytren’s Contracture treatments.  The Dr. Jay Show was broadcast on AM 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston...

Hand Arthritis Treatments – Rheumatoid Arthritis & OsteoarthritisThis is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame and this section of the Show covers hand arthritis treatments. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a BoardA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston, near the Galleria, and Sugar Land,...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame, which discusses arthritis of the hand. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show, hosted by Dr. J. Michael Bennett, broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston and Sugar Land, TX. Call 281-633-8600 in Sugar Land and 713-234-3152 in Houston for...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston, near the Houston Galleria and Sugar Land, TX. Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment at our Sugar Land office...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston and Sugar Land, TX.  Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment.Here’s the transcript of the fifth portion of the...

What’s the Best Fish for Nutrition and Health – A Talk with Dr. Theodore S. PiliszekThis is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County,...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment. This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show discussing telomeres, wine, and resveratrol in anti-aging studies, broadcast on AM 1560TheGame from Houston, TX. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment. This article is a discussion about cautions in the use of nutritional supplements. It’s based on an episode of the Dr. Jay Show broadcast on AM 1560TheGame from Houston, TX.You Should Be Cautious in Your Use of Nutritional SupplementsThis is a transcript of a Dr....

What Nutritional Supplements are Best for Me?You’re interested in nutritional supplements as a way to promote health and reduce the risk of illness. However, with all of the nutritional supplements on the market, how do you choose?  Here are some insights by Dr. J. Michael Bennett from a Houston radio...

Dr. J. Michael Bennett was named a “Super Doc” in the Fort Bend County edition of March’s Living Magazine. The review by Pamela Hammonds reads:Whether you’ve torn a ligament in your knee playing football, injured your elbow with your tennis backhand, or need rotator cuff shoulder surgery, you have one goal:...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment. This article was written by Dr. J. Michael Bennett for the Sienna Plantation newsletter. Dr. Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Doctor. He serves patients from Katy, Sugar Land, Richmond, and throughout Metro Houston from offices in Sugar Land,...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Richmond and Sugar Land, TX.  Call...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment. In this article, Dr. J. Michael Bennett cautions parents about the use of sports supplements by children.  Dr. Bennett is a Sports Doctor serving Metro Houston from his clinic in Sugar Land TX.Sports Doctor Says Be Cautious About Letting Your Children Use Sports Supplements   Chemical Structure...

This is a transcript of the second half of a broadcast of the Dr. Jay Show on 1560 The Game.  The first part of the show covered nutritional supplements.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving patients in Katy, Rosenberg,...

This is a transcript of a Dr. Jay Show broadcast on 1560TheGame.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports MedicineDietary supplements (Photo credit: Andrei Z)Physician serving patients from Katy, Fort Bend County, Metro Houston and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston and...

ACI and OATS Procedures to Repair Elbow CartilageDr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Doctor serving patients in Katy, Rosenberg, Fort Bend County and Southeast Texas from offices in Houston, near the Houston Galleria, and Sugar Land, TX. Call our offices at...

The following is part of a transcript of the Dr. Jay Show from 1560 The Game in Houston, TX.  Participating in the discussion are Dr. J. Michael Bennett, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Doctor with offices in Richmond and Sugar Land, TX; Danny Arnold, Director of Plex Sports Medicine, Physical Training and...

Call us at 281-633-8600 for an appointment.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett discusses knee pain after meniscus tear surgery.  He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in knees, shoulders, elbows, and hands, and he serves patients from all over Metro Houston from offices in Sugar Land and Houston.How Much Pain...

How Does Plyometrics Fit Into Sports Training?The following is part of a transcript of the Dr. Jay Show from 1560 The Game in Houston, TX.  Participating in the discussion are Dr. J. Michael Bennett, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Doctor with offices in Houston, near the Houston Galleria, and Sugar Land,...

More Potential Problems with Physical TherapyThe following is the third part of a transcript of the Dr. Jay Show from 1560 The Game in Houston, TX.  Participating in the discussion are Dr. J. Michael Bennett, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Doctor with offices in Richmond and Sugar Land, TX;...

Potential Problems with Physical Therapy – Part 1The following is the second part of a transcript of the Dr. Jay Show from 1560 The Game in Houston, TX.  Participating in the discussion are Dr. J. Michael Bennett, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Doctor with offices in Richmond...

Why is Physical Therapy Important?The following is a transcript of the Dr. Jay Show from 1560 The Game in Houston, TX.  Participating in the discussion are Dr. J. Michael Bennett, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Doctor with offices in Houston and Sugar Land, TX; Danny Arnold, Director of Plex...

Knee Viscosupplementation Can Help Arthritic KneesThe following is from an interview with Dr J. Michael Bennett:As we get older and the more active we’ve been through our lives, the more likely we are to wear down and weaken the cartilage in the knee joint. That cartilage is the liningOsteoarthritis Image...

What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome & How is It Treated?Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Doctor and a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon.  He serves  Houston area patients from offices in Sugar Land and Houston, near the Houston Galleria.  Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment at the Sugar...

Doctor J. Michael Bennett Talks About Causes & Treatments for Elbow Olecranon BursitisCall us at 281-633-8600.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about elbow olecranon bursitis in this article.  Doctor Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Doctor serving Houston-area patients from offices in Sugar...

Golfers Elbow and Tennis Elbow TreatmentsImage by jurvetson via FlickrCall us at 281-633-8600.  In this article, Dr. J. Michael Bennett discusses Golfers Elbow and Tennis Elbow and treatments.  He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Physician serving the Houston area from offices in Sugar...

What Can Cause Elbow Joint Pain?Wondering why you’re experiencing elbow joint pain, stiffness, or a limited range of motion. Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about the likely causes of elbow joint pain in this interview.Dr. Bennett is an Elbow Specialist and a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained...

Fall Festival – Richmond TXCall us at 281-633-8600.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett joined with Plex and Texas Sports Medicine Institute (TSMI) in a highly successful Fall Festival on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 7830 West Grand Parkway South, Richmond, TX.  Doctor Bennett Talks About Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Fall...

We Encourage Second OpinionsCall us for a second opinion at 281-633-8600 for our Sugar Land clinic or 713-234-3152 for our Houston Galleria clinic.  We encourage our patients to ask for second opinions when they need confirmation of their treatment options, and we provide second opinions to patients of other medical...

What Should You Do if Your Shoulder Pain Does Not Improve?Call us at 281-633-8600.  In this article, Shoulder Specialist Dr. J. Michael Bennett discusses possible causes of shoulder pain and what to do if shoulder pain does not improve.  Doctor Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship...

Knee Pain and Tears in the MeniscusCall us at 281-633-8600.  In this video, Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about knee pain and meniscus tears.  He’s a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Doctor serving patients in the Greater Houston area from his offices in Sugar Land, TX.Doctor Bennett on...

Do You Have Knee Arthritis?  What Are Your Knee Replacement Alternatives?If you have knee arthritis, you may be wondering if a total knee replacement is the only option for treatment.  If you’re wondering about how to avoid a total knee replacement, you might watch Dr. Bennett’s video talk on that topic.  In...

What Are the New Techniques for Elbow Arthroscopy?Do you have any locking, clicking or pain in the elbow, particularly when bending your elbow or straightening your arm?  Have you noticed a loss of motion with your elbow?You may have a contracture or loose bodies in your elbow, and elbow arthroscopy may be used...

Using Nutritional Supplements to Help Prevent Sports InjuriesCall us at 281-633-8600.  In this article, Dr. J. Michael Bennett talks about nutritional supplements and vitamins to help prevent injury.  He’s a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Doctor serving patients from Greater Houston through offices in Sugar Land...

Answers to Questions About Arthritis Treatments and Physical TherapyDr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Doctor serving patients from Greater Houston through offices in Sugar Land and Houston, TX. If you’ve experienced a knee injury and would like an appointment, please call...

Answering Questions About Cortisone and Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee ArthritisDr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Doctor serving patients from Greater Houston through offices in Sugar Land, near First Colony Mall and Houston, near the Houston Galleria. If you’re feeling the...

Answering Questions About Knee Bracing and ViscosupplementationDr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Doctor serving patients from Greater Houston through offices in Sugar Land and Houston, near the Houston Galleria. He’s a knee specialist with many years of experience in treating knee...

Answering a Question About ACL ReconstructionCall 281-633-8600 for an appointment to talk about ACL reconstruction. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Doctor serving patients from Greater Houston through offices in Sugar Land, TX, and in Houston, near the Houston Galleria. Dr. Bennett...

Patella Femoral Syndrome – Anterior Knee Pain TreatmentCall 281-633-8600.  In this article Dr. Bennett and Dr. Simonich talk about diagnosing and treating patella femoral syndrome, also known as anterior knee pain.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Doctor serving patients from...

What is Arthritis and How to Treat ArthritisCall 281-633-8600. What is Arthritis? Dr. J. Michael Bennett describes answers the question and describes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.  Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Doctor serving patients in the...

ACL Tear – Sports Knee Injuries QuestionsDr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Doctor serving patients from Greater Houston through offices in Sugar Land, TX, and Richmond, TX. If you’ve experienced a knee injury and would like an appointment, please call 281-633-8600.This...

Call 281-633-8600 for an appointment. Dr. Bennett talks about knee injuries in this episode of the Dr. Jay Show. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Doctor serving patients from Greater Houston through offices in Sugar Land, near First Colony Mall and...

Shoulder Pain Causes & TreatmentsDr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board-Certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician with many years of experience treating shoulder injuries like shoulder pain, rotator cuff, arthritis in the shoulder. If you’re experiencing shoulder pain or limited motion in your shoulder, call us at 281-633-8600 for an...

Dr. Bennett on Elbow Injuries and Treatments – Part 2Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board-Certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician with many years of experience treating injuries of the elbow including biceps tendon rupture, tendinitis, golfers elbow, and tennis elbow.  If you’re experiencing elbow pain or you have...

Doctor Bennett Talks About Choosing an Orthopedic Doctor Here’s a transcript of the video about choosing an orthopedic doctor:In this segment I’d like to spend a little bit of time about choosing a physician. First off I am an orthopedic trained specialist. That means that I finished five years of an orthopedic...

Doctor Bennett Talks About Golfers Elbow, Tennis Elbow, and Biceps Tendon Rupture This is a transcript of the video:Hello and welcome, my name is Dr. Jay Michael Bennett and I am an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in injuries to the shoulders, elbows and knees. Today we’re going to focus on...

Dr. Bennett Explains Shoulder Anatomy & Shoulder BursitisCall us for an evaluation of your shoulder pain and treatment for shoulder bursitis if that’s what is causing your pain. You can reach our Sugar Land clinic at 281-633-8600 and our Houston clinic at 713-234-3152. We serve patients from Metro Houston and...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment Depends on the Severity of Your InjuryAre you experiencing numbness, tingling and pain — primarily in the first three fingers of your hand? You may have carpal tunnel syndrome. Here, Dr. J. Michael Bennett describes your options for carpal tunnel syndrome treatment and the anatomy of your...

Are you researching knee replacements? Are you experiencing knee pain or swelling of the knee or your knee is locking up on you. What should you do? It could be that your knee problems are due to arthritis. If you’re having knee problems, they’re not going away without treatment so it’s...

Do You Suffer From a Chronic Elbow Injury?Call us at 281-633-8600. This article covers several chronic elbow injuries and treatments and it’s based on an interview with Dr. J. Michael Bennett, one of Houston’s top Elbow Specialists. Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained...

The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Bennett:Elbows are a hinge joint with four planes of motion — flexion, extension, supination, and pronation. Injuries generally have to do with the cartilage or the ligaments that stabilize the elbow. You can have chronic problems or you can have acute...

In this post, Dr. J. Michael Bennett offers six Sports Medicine tips to avoid injury while exercising. Dr. Bennett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist serving patients from Metro Houston from his clinics in Sugar Land and Houston TX, near the Galleria. Dr....