Musculoskeletal Institute

About This Institute

UT Health Austin’s Musculoskeletal Institute diagnoses, treats, and manages musculoskeletal disorders in patients (14 years and older). We work with you to develop a treatment plan that will help reduce your pain, improve your function, and increase your range of motion.

In 2024, the Musculoskeletal Institute Bone Health program earned recognition as an "Own the Bone Star Performer" for achieving at least 75% compliance on at least 5 of the 10 recommended secondary fracture prevention measures over the last year.

For the 2023-24 season, the Musculoskeletal Institute is The Official Medical Services Provider of the Austin Spurs.

In 2021 and 2023, the Musculoskeletal Institute was awarded the Value-Based Health Care Prize.

In 2020, the Musculoskeletal Institute was recognized with a Silver Award in the Musculoskeletal Management Category by the Validation Institute’s Health Value Awards.

Treatment Approach

At UT Health Austin, we take a multidisciplinary approach to your care. This means you will benefit from the expertise of multiple specialists across a variety of disciplines caring for you in one place to avoid having to schedule multiple appointments with providers at locations all over the city. The Musculoskeletal Institute care team includes orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, physiatrists, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, dietitians, social workers, and more who work together to help you get back to the things in your life that matter most to you.

We collaborate with our colleagues at the Dell Medical School and The University of Texas at Austin to utilize the latest research, diagnostic, and treatment techniques, allowing us to customize a treatment plan specific to you. Treatment may include nonsurgical interventions, such as lifestyle modifications, physical therapy, or medication and injections, or surgery may be the best course of action to help improve your pain and function. Advanced imaging and lab testing are also available on-site if needed.

Appointment Information

At UT Health Austin, we focus on you, the whole patient, making sure that you have the support you need throughout your care. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-833-UT-CARES (1-833-882-2737).

Self-Scheduling

Self-scheduling is now available only for follow-up appointments for established patients. An established patient is an individual who has been seen previously by a Musculoskeletal Institute provider and has established a MyUTHA Portal account. Self-scheduling may be completed as early as 72 hours prior to the appointment date and time you wish to select, provided there is availability. To self-schedule your follow-up appointment with the Musculoskeletal Institute, please select an available date and time under the "Musculoskeletal" specialty through your portal which can be accessed here. For detailed instructions on how to self-schedule your follow-up appointment, please visit here.

New Patients

New patients should call the UT Health Austin Access Center at 1-833-UT-CARES (1-833-882-2737) to register and schedule an initial appointment or they may REQUEST an appointment here. Please do not attempt to schedule your first appointment through self-scheduling as we may need additional information from you prior to your appointment date and time.

If you are experiencing life-threatening symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, severe abdominal pain, stroke symptoms, or loss of consciousness, please dial 9-1-1 or visit the nearest emergency room.

To explore FAQs regarding your upcoming appointment, please click here.

Specialties

UT Health Austin's Musculoskeletal Institute is comprised of highly specialized clinicians who are experienced in providing services needed to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Depending on your needs, a team is built around you to ensure you receive the most personalized care.

Specialties within the Musculoskeletal Institute include:

Back and Neck Pain Center
Hip and Knee Clinic
Shoulder and Elbow Clinic
Sports and Injury Clinic
Bone Health
Concussion Care

Our Facility

UT Health Austin is housed in the Health Transformation Building (HTB). The HTB is located in downtown Austin, TX on The University of Texas at Austin campus and neighbors the Dell Medical School research and learning buildings as well as the Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas.

This facility is outfitted with the latest state-of-the-art technology and organized to support an unmatched level of multidisciplinary care. Patients have access to all of the resources and amenities UT Health Austin has to offer, including attached garage parking, comfortable waiting areas, an on-site cafe, a full-service H-E-B pharmacy, advanced imaging and lab testing, and an Ambulatory Surgery Center for same-day surgical care.