by OrthoTexas Team | Oct 4, 2016 | Foot & Ankle
Lisfranc fracture refers to a break in the bones that connect the mid foot to the forefoot. This part comprises of a group of bones and connective tissues called ligaments that form the arch on top of the foot. Five long bones called metatarsals extend out from the...
by OrthoTexas Team | Sep 30, 2016 | Knee
Distal femur is the lower end of the thigh bone which lies just above the knee joint and resembles an inverted funnel. The end of the bone is lined by a thick slippery substance called cartilage which allows it to slide across other bones that constitute the joint. It...
by OrthoTexas Team | Sep 27, 2016 | Physical Therapy
Dry needling is a treatment technique that is aimed at curing and reducing the severity of various neuromuscular disorders. It is performed by trained physical therapists and is based on the study and understanding of the neuroanatomy as well as musculoskeletal...
by OrthoTexas Team | Sep 24, 2016 | Shoulder, Sports Medicine
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is the point where the clavicle (collar bone) meets the acromion (shoulder blade). Injury to the ligaments that support this joint and connect these two bones is referred to as Acromioclavicular Joint Separation. The two main ligaments...
by OrthoTexas Team | Sep 20, 2016 | Foot & Ankle
Sesamoids are bones that are attached to and supported by tendons. They remain embedded in the muscles and provide a smooth gliding surface for the tendons to move above them. Sesamoiditis is an orthopedic condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons near...
