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Dr. Collins' Orthopedic Medicine News

As a lead investigator in a recent FDA-sanctioned study to assess the safety and effectiveness of a less invasive technique for treating chronic tennis elbow and author of numerous articles in the advancement of orthopedic medicine, Dr. Collins continues to make news in the medical industry.

His energy and innovation are underscored in the print and broadcast media covering his preventative approach to injuries and advanced surgical techniques designed to reduce recovery time and the historically invasive nature of surgical procedures.

July 19, 2010
Renowned Hand and Upper Extremity Specialist of the Texas Medical Center, Dr. Evan Collins, Among first in Houston to offer New Non Surgical Treatment for Dupuytren's Disease
January 2010
Dr. Evan Collins presents to musicians from across the United States at Carnegie Hall this past week. Musicians from the Houston Symphony were among those in attendance for a symposium sponsored by the Methodist Center for Performing Arts Medicine of the Methodist Hospital in Houston and in collaboration with the Center for the Performing Artists at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Excellent reviews of the daylong symposium and Dr. Collins' presentation, "Performing Artists as Athletes: A New Perspective," appeared in the Arts Beat column of the New York Times.

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November 24, 2009
Dupuytren's and Carpal Tunnel Specialist Dr. Evan Collins of The Methodist Hospital System Sought for New Percutaneous Needle Aponeurotomy (NA) Procedure
April 13, 2009
Leading Texas Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist Dr. Evan Collins Now Offers Specialized Treatment for Patients Suffering from Dupuytren's Contracture
January 23, 2009
Renowned Hand and Wrist Specialist Dr. Evan Collins Featured Among Texas Monthly's Super Doctors 2008-2009 - One of Houston's Leading Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Evan Collins, Recognized this Past Year for Advances in treatment of Basilar Joint Arthritis and Less Invasive Approach to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Dupuytren's Contracture is Spotlighted in December Texas Monthly Super Doctor's Issue
December 8, 2008
Houston Leading Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist, Dr. Evan Collins, Part of the Galveston Recovery in Wake of Hurricane Ike - Welcoming UTMB Residents at Medical Center
October 14, 2008
Musicians - The Elite Athlete - Excessive playing combined with poor physical posture can potentially end a musician's career; just as it can that of any football, basketball or baseball player.
October 13, 2008
Houston Musicians Listen to Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Evan Collins, at Conference on Common Overuse Conditions Affecting Artists and Athletes Alike
July 2, 2008
Houston Hand and Wrist Specialist Dr. Evan Collins Invited to Eurohand Congress 2008 in Switzerland to Present Findings on New Research Study Benefiting Arthritis Sufferers
May 4, 2008
A member of the Center for Performing Arts Medicine (CPAM), Dr. Evan Collins speaks to musicians at a recent talk on common musculoskeletal injuries and conditions reported in musicians. Read the full presentation, Performing Artists as Athletes, A New Perspective.
May 13, 2007
The Methodist Hospital Features Some of their Leading Orthopedic Surgeons.
January 25, 2007
Orthopedic Specialist Dr. Evan Collins of Methodist Hospital Presents His Latest Research Findings at International Hand Conference
April 25, 2007
Wrist replacement surgery is a last resort for those who wish to save hand's range of motion
January 22, 2007
When arthritis makes doing even the simplest things with your hands impossible, many doctors in the United States have only recently begun to reconsider total wrist replacement. Houston Public Radio's Rod Rice reports that the surgery can have a dramatic effect.
August 1, 2006
Hand and Upper Extremity Specialist Dr. Evan Collins of Methodist Hospital Cuts Recovery Time in Half with New Joint Reconstruction Procedure
Summer, 2006
Better Techniques Make Total Wrist Replacement a Viable Option
November 4, 2005
As the 23-truck convoy traveled toward Baghdad, Tom Chamberlain and his coworker saw something that made them uneasy. A group of Iraqi men dressed in orange construction vests mingled suspiciously up ahead.
October 2005
"Leading Medicine" featuring Dr. Evan Collins in a program geared towards helping patients with extreme injuries - and tips from pro athletes on how to stay in the game, aired October 22 on KHOU-TV Channel 11.
October 2005
Dr. Evan Collins and the Orthopedics Department at the Methodist Hospital are official healthcare providers to the Houston Astros and Texans.
September 2005
Dr. Evan Collins receives the Halliburton Hometown Hero honor for his medical care of civilian workers injured in Iraq.
Oct. 24, 2004
"Halliburton officials turned to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Evan Collins at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, and he put together a team of about 10 specialists. They've treated about 20 wounded workers (from Iraq), mostly men with broken bones and internal injuries."
Oct. 23, 2004
Shock Wave Technology to Treat Tennis Elbow; An Alternative to Surgery
Oct. 22, 2004
H Texas Magazine's List of Super Docs.
Dr. Evan D. Collins, Advanced Orthopedic Treatment.
Sept. 1, 2003
Baylor College of Medicine Orthopedic Specialists First in Houston to Offer New FDA-Approved Alternative to Surgery for Tennis Elbow. Tennis Elbow Institute Takes Technology and Treatment to New Level.
Sept. 1, 2001
Texas Medical Center NEWS
Nonsurgical Treatment Alternative for Tennis Elbow.