Olecranon Bursitis is a common medical condition with symptoms like inflammation and swelling in the Bursa. Bursa is a small fluid filled sac located at the outer portion of the elbow which provides a soft covering to the elbow and allows for smooth movements when...
The knee joint is made of Tibia, Fibula and Patella, and it has cartilages between the thighbone and the shinbone. These cartilages, Menisci, cushion the joints and protect them from injury. Menisci provide stability to the joint and help in the distribution of...
Plica Syndrome is the problem that occurs in knee due to certain injury and overuse. It leads to intense pain and often diagnosis of the problem is difficult; however, once diagnosed the problem can be easily treated. For effective treatment, one should understand...
Femur, the thighbone, is the strongest and longest bone in the human body. The straight part of the femur is called femur shaft and any fracture in this shaft is known as femoral shaft fracture. Femur is a strong bone and it requires a lot of pressure to displace this...
Kneecap or Patellar dislocation is a common injury occurring to athletes and is caused due to a sudden change in direction or a twist in the leg. Kneecap is the triangle or round shaped bone in the anterior part of the knee that slides over a joint whenever you try to...
OrthoNow Walk-In Clinic: Get fast care for recent injuries — Carrollton (Mon–Fri, 7:30–8:30 AM) & Frisco (Saturdays, 8:00–11:30 AM). No appointment needed!