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Dr. William Bryan

Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. William Bryan is an orthopedic surgeon practicing at Houston Methodist in Houston, Texas.

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Understanding Joint Arthroplasty: Techniques & Advances
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BackTable Bone & Sports

Episode # 110  •  18 Aug 2026

Understanding Joint Arthroplasty: Techniques & Advances

How have modern surgical techniques, pain management algorithms, and focus on rehabilitation transformed joint replacement outcomes? On this episode of BackTable Bone & Sports, Dr. Larry Balle welcomes Dr. William Bryan of Houston Methodist to share his insights from decades of experience in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Bryan reflects on his journey from mentorship under Dr. George Lane and Dr. Michael DeBakey to serving as team physician for the Houston Astros, emphasizing the importance of restoring normal function and keeping patients active.

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William Jay 'Bill' Bryan earned a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland before graduating with his M.D. from the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. His internship and orthopedic surgery residency was completed with the Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Bryan also completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Berkshire Sports Medicine Institute of the North Adams Regional Hospital in Williamstown, Massachusetts, then went on to complete a fellowship on arthritis and implant surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, New York. Additionally, he completed an AO trauma and hip surgery fellowship at Inselspital in Berne, Switzerland and a knee sports medicine and reconstruction fellowship at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Bryan is licensed by the state of Texas and is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Dr. Bryan is a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery in the Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University Houston. He also serves as a faculty member in the Houston Methodist Cornell Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Bryan's area of special interest is in the application of surgical solutions for middle aged knee problems. He has served as a consultant to industries investigating advances in partial and total knee replacements. Dr. Bryan combines top-quality patient care with the latest in surgical techniques and technology for optimal patient outcomes.

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