You Don’t Have to Postpone Your Joint Replacement During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyday life in many different ways. It has for some proven a big distraction, postponing…
Musculoskeletal Problems in Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetic patients may suffer from a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders that can cause pain and some dysfunctions in the…
Dr. Collins is Recognized Among Top One Percent in Hand Surgery
The nation’s esteemed Castle Connolly organization has once again recognized Dr. Collins as one of the top performing hand surgeons…
Musculoskeletal Consequences of COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging pandemic disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Epidemiological…
Mediterranean diet and risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Mediterranean diet and risk of rheumatoid arthritis: findings from the French E3N‐EPIC cohort study The Mediterranean diet (MD) has been…
Implications and Responsibilities That Accompany the Era of Big Data
Implications and Responsibilities That Accompany the Era of Big Data Analytics are increasingly being used in sports medicine and throughout…
New Research Results Published in HAND
“Dr. Collins and colleagues have recently had their findings from a new research study published in HAND.The purpose of this…
What’s New in Hand Surgery
An article recently published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery provides an overview of the hand and wrist…
Forum Examines Stem Cells in Orthopaedics
The ability of stem cells to divide and become more specialized cells—such as bone, blood, or muscle—makes them attractive agents…
Single-session multidisciplinary intervention improved grip strength in hand OA
A single, multidisciplinary session of an individual intervention combining detailed information on functioning, activities of daily living, physical activity, nutrition,…
Indications for collagenase clostridium histolyticum in the treatment of Dupuytren’s disease must be defined
The launch of collagenase clostridium histolyticum for the treatment of Dupuytren’s disease almost 10 years ago not only represented a…
Click2Houston Health Reporter Talks to Dr. Collins about Tenex for Tennis Elbow
Click here to watch the Click2 Houston Interview with Dr. Collins Dr. Collins talks about moms and the day-to-day activities…
Dr. Collins Presents at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr. Collins was invited to present his latest research at the recent ACRM (American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine) Conference in…
Basilar Joint Arthritis, a Common Cause of Thumb Pain in Women
Rarely do we think about all that we accomplish with our hands, until we begin to lose this ability. As…
Dr. Collins is again recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor – 2018
Dr. Collins is again recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor as selected by his peers! The mission of Castle…
Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow, a Condition Caused more often by Activity Off…. Than On the Tennis Court As summer sports heat up…
Former patient is back in space thanks to Dr. Collins
Dr. Collins was gratified to receive an autographed photo from a former patient, himself a physician, who was back at…
Wrist Fractures
The vital role that our hands play in daily life is often times only fully understood when we lose use…
Tennis Elbow Patient Treated with Tenex Procedure (Percutaneous Tenotomy)
Denise Prent, 30 Tennis Elbow Patient Treated with Tenex Procedure (Percutaneous Tenotomy) It’s hard to know what exactly caused my…
Broken Bones and Fracture Fixation
Repairing Broken Bones A broken bone reminds us that our body has its limits. It also prompts a renewed appreciation…
Professional Musicians and Common Overuse Conditions
Professional Musicians and Common Overuse Conditions – New Hand Treatments Music to Their Ears Amid the melodic sounds of the…
Dupuytren’s Disease – A Little Known Condition that Can Dramatically Impact Quality of Life
A little known, though common orthopedic condition affecting the hands and fingers, is called Dupuytren’s Disease. While conditions such as…
Dr. Collins celebrating Astros’ 2017 World Series Win
Dr. Collins is part of the Houston Methodist Hospital healthcare team helping to keep athletes healthy and on the field. …
XIAFLEX – Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions on New FDA-Approved XIAFLEX® Treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture. Last month we wrote about a new FDA-approved non…
The 71st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH).
Hand and upper extremity specialists from around the world gathered for the 71st Annual Meeting (“Inspiring Excellence”) of the American…
Effective and Innovative New Treatment Options for Tennis Elbow Sufferers
Several years ago a new high-energy shockwave treatment received FDA approval for the treatment of chronic tennis elbow nonresponsive to…
Tennis Elbow, A Condition Affecting More than Those on the Court
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is one of the most common upper extremity conditions seen in orthopedics today. It is…
Repetitive Stress Conditions of the Hand, Wrist and Elbow – Rehabilitation and Prevention
Repetitive stress conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow affect the office worker, athlete, and musician alike. And increasingly the…
Dr. Collins discusses his latest research study
Dr. Collins discusses his latest research study, “Effective Hand & Upper Extremity Treatments for Performing Artists and Musicians: Identifying Evidence…
First annual symposium of the Houston Methodist Hand & Upper Extremity Center
Dr. Collins and guest speaker Dr. Bernard Morrey welcomed attendees of the first annual symposium of the Houston Methodist Hand…
Dr. Collins is again recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Dr. Collins is again recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor as selected by his peers! The mission of Castle…
Dr. Collins is Listed Among the Houston Chronicle’s MedCity Special Issue Featuring the Best Physicians in the Field.
The MedCity section of the Houston Chronicle has looked to a list of America’s Top Doctors, compiled by industry specialist…
Dr. Evan Collins is featured in the rapidly growing Texas medical Magazine, TexasMD.
He talks about the advances in hand and upper extremity care and research in repetitive stress conditions at Houston Methodist…
Artists as Athletes
Dr. Collins, vice chairman for the Houston Methodist Center for Performing Arts Medicine (CPAM), gives a lecture – “Artists as…
The Art of Patient Care
Dr. Collins participated recently in The Methodist Experience Conference themed, “The Art of Patient Care.” As vice chairman of the…
Contributed to Hand & Upper Extremity Year in Review – Annual Reports, 2012 and 2013
Dr. Evan D. Collins is featured in the annual report of the Methodist Bone & Joint Center of orthopedic excellence.…
Medicine for Musicians
Presented to musicians from across the United at Carnegie Hall. Musicians from the Houston Symphony were among those in attendance…
Dr. Evan Collins, Part of the Galveston Recovery in Wake of Hurricane Ike – Welcoming UTMB Residents at Medical Center
Houston Leading Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist, Dr. Evan Collins, Part of the Galveston Recovery in Wake of Hurricane Ike…
Musicians Listen to Renowned Houston Orthopedic Specialist Dr. Evan Collins
Musicians Listen to Renowned Houston Orthopedic Specialist Dr. Evan Collins at Conference on Common Overuse Conditions Affecting Artists & Athletes…
Halliburton Hometown Hero honor bestowed on Dr. Evan Collins
I was recognized for my care of these civilian workers and my role in assembling and coordinating the specialized care…