Charles Toulson , MD , MBA , is an orthopedic surgeon compelled to excel . From a young age , he realized that his aptitude for medicine could be laser focused to help people living with chronic pain .
His life is a superb example of a man with a plan — a targeted plan to become a pioneer in the field of orthopedic surgery . Board certified and fellowship trained , Dr . Toulson ’ s specialties and interests include adult hip and knee reconstruction , adult hip and knee revisions , and state-of-the-art robotic-assisted joint replacement . He ’ s regarded by his patients and peers as one of the leading orthopedic surgeons in the country .
Not only has Dr . Toulson performed more robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures than any other surgeon in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex , he has the distinction of paving the path for two major hospitals in North Texas to achieve the elite status of being accredited as Joint Replacement Centers of Excellence .
Exceptional Education and Training
Dr . Toulson ’ s impeccable educational pedigree includes a medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , extensive training from John Hopkins Hospital , and sub-speciality training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York , the number-one ranked orthopedic hospital in the country . Coupled with his MBA from Baylor University , Dr . Toulson ’ s education and training ensure positive outcomes .
Affiliated with several institutions in Texas including Methodist McKinney Hospital , Medical City McKinney , Medical City Frisco and Plano , Eminent Medical Center , Baylor Scott & White Medical Center — McKinney , Baylor Scott & White Medical Center — Plano and Baylor Scott , White Surgical Hospital at Sherman & Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Allen , his esteemed reputation is one that has been hard earned and reflects his unwavering dedication to his craft .
Alpha Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Founder
As the founder of Alpha Orthopedics & Sports Medicine , Dallas ’ premier destination for hip and knee replacements , Dr . Toulson also puts his MBA from Baylor to good use . His practice has locations conveniently located in Sherman , Prosper , and in McKinney and provides care for a full range of musculoskeletal disorders , diseases , and injuries to the human body .
Instilled with a deep knowledge of the skeletal structure and its complicated movements , he was the first surgeon in the area to perform a direct anterior hip replacement with robotic assistance . Dr .
Toulson also completed the first ever , total knee replacement for both of a patient ’ s knees bilaterally ( simultaneously ) using the robotic-arm assisted technology .
The robotic arm assists Dr . Toulson in making precise surgeries . “ What ’ s critical is the robot will not permit me to deviate outside of the plan that we have instituted in the very beginning of surgery ,” details Dr . Toulson . “ As the surgeon , I ’ m still doing the surgery , the robot is just allowing me to do it in a more precise manner .”
“ This 3D technology allows me to see the orientation , alignment , rotation , and actual size of the implant that we will be using . So , I can actually see with 3D technology what the implant looks like and I can make adjustments in surgery to balance the ligaments inside of the knee ,” Dr . Toulson continues .
A Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Surgery Techniques
Known for pioneering minimally invasive surgery techniques for hip and knee replacement , including the anterior supine hip replacement surgery . Dr . Toulson ’ s anterior approach allows patients to immediately bend their hip freely and bear full weight after surgery because he ’ s able to replace a hip joint without detaching muscle from the pelvis or femur during surgery .
Resulting in rapid recovery times for patients , the anterior approach allows patients to walk without a cane or walker in just one to two days following surgery , according to Dr . Toulson .
Successful Outcomes
Dr . Toulson details two patient outcomes that stand out as accomplishments , although he has a plethora of patients with positive outcomes eager to share their stories . In fact , all of his patients have confidence in Dr . Toulson ’ s experience and knowledge .
This includes treating patients like an allergy nurse in a busy ENT practice in McKinney . Working over 10 hours a day providing allergy skin testing and giving allergy shots , the constant daily up and down movement performing his job caused the nurse excruciating hip pain . Enter Dr . Toulson who performed a total hip replacement that eliminated the pain .
“ My wife and I cannot begin to find words to express our gratitude for your quick diagnosis and subsequent surgery to put my life back on track ,” the nurse wrote Dr . Toulson . “ I ’ m proud to personally add my name to the list of the many positive reviews I initially read about describing your clinical and personal skills in action .”
Another patient was suffering with severe arthritis in her knees and also sought out Dr . Toulson for relief . “ I was having severe pain in my
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SHERMAN OFFICE : 204 Medical Drive , Suite 110 Sherman , TX 75092 972.362.0253
MCKINNEY OFFICE : 6850 TPC Drive , Suite 116 McKinney , TX 75070 972.362.0065
PROSPER OFFICE : 170 N . Preston Road , Suite 40 Prosper , TX 75078 972.362.0196
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