UT Health San Antonio brings thumb arthroplasty to South Texas

January 21, 2026

UT Health San Antonio now offers total thumb arthroplasty, a procedure for thumb arthritis that uses implant technology similar to hip replacement to restore function, reduce pain and improve recovery time for patients in South Texas.

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The connection between dementia and oral health

January 14, 2026

School of Dentistry clinician Vinaya Kundapur, BDS, MDS, explains the hidden connection between oral health and brain health and offers guidance for families caring for loved ones with dementia.

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New program at UT Health San Antonio delivers breakthrough care for limb loss patients

January 13, 2026

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Advanced care combining limb-saving treatments, amputation surgery and osseointegration SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13, 2025 – UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), proudly announces the launch of the Limb Optimization Program, a multidisciplinary initiative delivering advanced care for […]