About Houston L. Braly, MD, FAAOS
Dr. Braly is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery with subspecialty fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction (Total Joint Replacement). He specializes in hip and knee reconstructive surgery concentrating on primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty.
Dr. Houston L. Braly speaking at the Houston Arthritis Foundation - Walk for the Cure - Dr. Braly was the 2018 Medical Honoree
In addition, he performs total hip replacements through both anterior based muscle sparing and posterior approaches. His practice also encompasses the treatment of developmental disorders of all ages that require joint replacement, lower extremity and periprosthetic fractures, as well as treatment of complex infections involving the joint replacement. Dr. Braly’s practice is centered around the patient with the goal of obtaining the best outcome.
Dr. Braly is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Dr. Braly speaking on Great Day Houston
Growing up in Houston, Dr. Braly spent lot of his free time accompanying his father, also an orthopaedic surgeon, on hospital rounds and surgery. He learned to love anatomy and appreciate the hard work and satisfaction of helping others at an early age, earning his Eagle Scout at age 14.
Dr. Braly is married to his wife of ten years, Kristina, whom he met in medical school and currently practices as an Anesthesiologist. He has two beautiful daughters, Harper and Juliet, whom he adores.
career
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship-Trained in Total Joint Replacement Surgery
Fondren Orthopedic Group, L.L.P.
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
McGovern Medical School, UT Health Science Center - Houston (UTHealth)
EDUCATION & medical training
Duke University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Surgery (Total Joint Replacement)
University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston
Residency, Orthopedic Surgery
University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston
Medical School
Texas A&M University
Undergraduate, Biomedical Sciences, magna cum laude
Hugh J., Braly H., Parsley B., Gonzalez J., Ausborn V., Noble P.; The Journal of Arthroplasty. Proceedings of The Knee Society 2021. Volume 37, Issue 6, Supplement S301-S305. 2022 June.
Braly, H. L.,O'Connor, D. P.,Brinker, M. R.; J Orthop Trauma. 2013 Feb 28.
Hwang E.J., Braly H., Ismaily S., and Noble P.; The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery. Orthopaedic Proceedings. Volume 103-B, Issue SUPP 1. 2021 Feb 1.
PUBLICATIONS
Texas Super Doctors Rising Stars - 2024, 2023, 2021
Physician of the Year - Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital - 2018
Eagle Scout - 1998
AWARDS / RECOGNITION
family life
Dr. Braly lives in Houston with his wife, Kristina, an Anesthesiologist, his daughters, Harper and Juliet, and two pint-sized dogs, Gidget & Sadie.
When he’s not taking care of patients, he enjoys spending time at the family ranch in Cuero, Texas, watching Aggie football, and cooking!