Read about Julianne’s journey after a life-altering jetski accident while on summer vacation following her sophomore year of high school. A team approach to brachial plexus injury helped return function to her paralyzed arm. Her facial injuries were addressed by …
Read MoreRead about Dayton, who injured his hand and wrist in an accidental gunshot injury. And learn how a series of complex hand surgeries returned a young athlete to the sports he loves. As an adult, Dayton now travels the world …
Read MoreJoin this podcast from the dedicated team at the Transverse Myelitis Association: Hear Dr. Jonathan Cheng discuss the surgical treatment of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). And learn the latest on nerve reconstruction (including nerve transfers), outcomes, and areas for …
Read MoreDr. Cheng and his colleague Dr. Ann Killary, who together lead the University of Texas System Faculty Advisory Council working group on physician burnout, were featured on the Better Life Lab podcast hosted by Brigid Schulte. This …
Read MoreNerve transfer reconstructions can be an important option for restoration of hand function in patients who suffer from acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). The injury which AFM inflicts on spinal cord motor neurons, which control hand and arm movement, can lead…
Read MoreDr. Jennifer Kargel, my practice partner at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas and Plano, performed a reconstruction of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon to return a young athlete back to competitive horseback riding. This surgery consisted of using …
Read MoreAt their wits’ end, a young pianist and her family sought help from Dr. Cheng in Congenital and Pediatric Hand Clinic at Children’s Medical Center. See the results of her treatment in this inspiring piece on a talented artist’s return …
Read MoreA finger is converted into a thumb through complex reconstructive surgery, leading to greatly improved hand function and appearance. Witness the dramatic effects on one child’s life after pollicization surgery. See her hand in action!
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Read MoreCatch Dr. Cheng tonight at 6pm central time as he and his research collaborator Dr. Edward Keefer discuss their latest HAPTIX research on SiriusXM Doctor Radio. This special episode on nerve-based control of robotic limbs for hand and forearm …
Read MoreNBC DFW’s Bianca Castro covers HAPTIX trial taking place in Dallas……
Read MoreWFAA’s Kevin Reece interviews HAPTIX subject participating in robotic hand research.…
Read MoreMedia coverage of HAPTIX subject in Dallas amputee trial, Baptist Standard interview of research participant.…
Read MoreUT Southwestern provides an update on the DARPA HAPTIX project, to explore sensory and motor control of robotic hand prosthetics, performed in conjunction with research partner Nerves Incorporated which was co-founded by Dr. Cheng and HAPTIX PI Dr. Edward …
Read MoreUT System submits a commitment statement to the NAM Action Collaborative detailing System efforts on physician burnout.…
Read MoreDaily Texan reporter Lucy Cai writes an article on the physician burnout public health crisis.…
Read MoreKXAN-Austin reporter Alyssa Goard covers the UT System physician burnout initiative, including perspectives of physicians and students.…
Read MoreOver 300 participants from 43 institutions nationwide attended an important national symposium on physician burnout and wellness at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, on September 25-26, 2017. See the agenda, talks, and testimonials here.
After the meeting, UT …
Read MoreUpdate on new UT System physician wellness initiative: Click to view article…
Read MoreThe University of Texas System announces a new physician burnout initiative to help develop interventions addressing the growing crisis among our nation’s healthcare providers……
Read MoreDARPA announces its 5 year direct-to-clinical translational research program, HAPTIX. Dr. Cheng is clinical co-PI of the collaborative effort between UT Southwestern Medical Center and Nerves Incorporated, a research company which he co-founded with project PI and longtime …
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