Dr. Aaron Mullane, originally from Amarillo, TX, is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon with a strong background in both sports and academic excellence. As a first-generation college graduate from West Texas A&M University in Canyon, TX, he graduated Magna Cum Laude with double majors in Biology and Chemistry. At WTAMU, Dr. Mullane was elected Team Captain by his football teammates, earned All-Region honors as an Offensive Guard, was a 1st Team NCAA Academic All-American, and was a finalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, often referred to as the “Academic Heisman Trophy.”

Dr. Mullane pursued his medical education at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, TX, where he was honored as a first-ballot member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where he trained at Memorial Hennann Hospital-TMC, one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in the nation. His residency included extensive training in adult and pediatric orthopaedic trauma surgery, hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, with a focus on robotic-assisted surgery. His sports medicine mentors included Dr. Walt Lowe, the recent NFL Team Surgeon of the Year, and Dr. John Conway, former Texas Rangers Team Physician.

Inspired by his sports experiences, Dr. Mullane completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder and elbow surgery at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson, MS, and the Tulane University Sports Medicine Institute. During his fellowship, he provided coverage for various high schools, The University of Mississippi, and Tulane University, and also gained valuable experience working with Dr. Scott Jones at Columbus Orthopaedic Center at Mississippi State University. His fellowship included specialized training in total joint replacement of the hip and knee.

Dr. Mullane is passionate about patient care, whether on the sidelines, in the clinic, or in the operating room. He treats both acute and chronic conditions for adult and pediatric patients, with expertise in:

• Shoulder: Minimally invasive surgeries for rotator cuff repair, labrum repair, Latarjet shoulder stabilization, coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction, pee tendon repair, and both anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement.

• Elbow: Minimally invasive treatments for medial and lateral epicondylitis (golfer’s and tennis elbow), collateral ligament reconstruction, elbow dislocations, biceps and triceps tendon repairs, olecranon bursitis management, and arthroscopic elbow arthritis treatment.

• Hip: Minimally invasive hip preservation surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), labrum debridement and repair, open abductor and hamstring tendon repair, and direct anterior total hip replacement.

• Knee: Minimally invasive knee surgeries for cartilage and meniscus injuries, including osteochondral allograft and meniscal transplantation, ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL repair and reconstruction, patella dislocation, osteotomy for angular and rotational deformities, quadriceps and patella tendon repairs, and robotic-assisted total knee replacement.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Mullane and his family are active members of their community. His wife, Meghan Mullane, is the head volleyball coach at Starkville High School. They enjoy family beach trips with their two young children, and Dr. Mullane’s favorite hobby is downhill snow skiing.

Education:

• Undergraduate:
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 2012
• Medical School:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX
Doctor of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha, 2017
• Orthopaedic Surgery Residency:
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
Chief Resident, 2022
• Fellowship:
Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Jackson, MS
Sports Medicine and Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2023

Board Certification:

• ABOS Part 1: Pass
• ABOS Part 2: Eligible Summer 2024

Sports Medicine:

• Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for Mississippi State University
• Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for various local high schools and middle schools

Memberships:

• Alpha Omega Alpha
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
• Arthroscopy Association of North America

Honors:

• Namesake: Aaron M. Mullane, MD Award for Academic Excellence, WT AMU
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• Amarillo Physician’s Medical Scholarship, TTUHSC
• Lawless Presidential Scholarship, TTUHSC
• M.K. Brown Scholarship, TTUHSC
• William V. Campbell Trophy Finalist
• National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete
• First Team Academic All-American, Capital One
• NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship
• Presidential Order of the Silver Buffalo Award, WT AMU
• President’s Award, WT AMU

Research:

• Abstracts, Publications, and Presentations
• Mullane, A. M. and L. D. Field. Arthroscopic Excision of lntraarticular Osteochondroma of the Elbow. Jackson, MS.
• Mullane, A. M. and J. R. Ramsey. Outcomes and Technique for In Situ Repair of Bursal Sided Rotator Cuff Tears. Jackson, MS.
• Mullane, A. M. and L. D. Field. Arthroscopic Techniques to Recognize and Quantify Subtle Medial and Lateral Elbow Instability. Jackson, MS.
• Marconi D., L. Bailey, A. Mullane, J. Kleihege, S. Higbie, S. Flores, and W. Lowe. Quadriceps Tendon Autograft Yields Good Outcomes for Revision ACL Reconstruction after Failed Patellar Tendon Autograft. Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Jul 28;10(7 supplS):2325967121S 00644.doi:10.1177/ 2325967121S 00644. PMCID:P MC9339820.
• Mullane A. M. and M. Koepplinger. Surgical Techniques to Manage the Unstable Volar Lunate Facet Fragment of Distal Radius Fractures. Houston, TX.
• Mullane A. M. and M. Koepplinger. lntraoperative Assessment of Volar Lunate Facet Instability Associated with Distal Radius Fractures: The Teardrop Escape Test. Houston, TX.
• Mullane A. M., L. Haidar, Adam Kozemchak, and Colton Wayne. Effect of Patient-Surgeon Orientation on Plunge Depth During Plate Fixation of Clavicle Fractures. Western Journal of Orthopaedics. 2021; 10:45-48.
• Mullane A.M., W. Lowe, R. Mascarenhas, L. Bailey, and R.Warth. The Role of Trochlear Dysplasia in Medial Pate II of emoral Ligament Reconstruction Failure. UTH Orthopedic Research Day. Houston, TX. June 2018.
• Mullane A.M., A. Ricci, S. Misra, and H.N. Aydin. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans Post Basal Cell Carcinoma Excision: A Case Report. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2016; 26:146-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.06.038. Epub 2016 Jul 29. PMID: 27494371; PMCID: PMC4976134.
• Chen J., J. Shih, A. Tran, A.M. Mullane, C. Thomas, S. Misra, and H.N. Aydin. Gender Based Differences and Barriers in Skin Protection Behaviors in Melanoma Survivors. J Skin Cancer. 2016; 2016:387 4572. doi:10.1155/2016/3874572. Epub 2016 Aug 25. PMID: 27648306; PMCID: PMC5014947.
• Mullane A.M., D. Banerjee, G. Brown, K. Carnes, A. Molloy, and G. Yu. Assessing and Developing Health Literacy in the Lubbock Free Medical Clinic Patient Population. TTUHSC Honors Project Symposium. Lubbock, TX. March 2014.

Research Experience:

• Research Assistant, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School. The Role of Trochlear Dysplasia in Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Failure. Advisors: W. Lowe, R. Mascarenhas, L. Bailey, and R. Warth
• Research Assistant, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, TTUHSC School of Medicine. Postoperative Opioid Use and Pain Scores in Patients Undergoing Transforaminal Lumbar lnterbody Fusion after Administration of Preoperative Followed by Scheduled Intravenous Acetaminophen: A Prospective, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Advisors: Jason Felton M.D. and Jaime Villarreal M.D.
• Research Assistant, TTUHSC School of Medicine Correlation Between Using Visual Mnemonics and Subject-Based NBME Exam Scores. Advisor: Kim Peck M.D.
• Research Assistant, TTUHSC School of Medicine Spaced Repetition Method for Subject-Based NBME Exams: A Look at Possible Benefits for Medical Students. Advisor: Kim Peck M.Da