by OrthoTexas | Jul 22, 2017 | Knee
The patella, commonly called the kneecap, is one of the main bones that make up the knee joint and is to the front of the joint. It is a triangular sesamoid bone (i.e. a bone embedded in a tendon) that sits in the patella-femoral groove which is a hollow or notch at...
by OrthoTexas | Jul 19, 2017 | Elbow
The elbow is a crucial joint which works like a hinge. It allows the forearm to be stretched forward or bent up towards the shoulder. The joint is also responsible for rotation (necessary for moving the hand palm up or palm down) of the forearm. It is stabilized and...
by OrthoTexas | Jul 14, 2017 | Hand & Wrist
Arthritis is an inflammatory disorder affecting the various joints in the body. Of the nearly hundred types of Arthritis, the most prevalent are Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis. The former is an autoimmune disorder and the joints usually affected are those of...
by OrthoTexas | Jul 10, 2017 | Neck & Back
Facet Joints’ or Z-joints (zygapophyseal joints) are pairs of joints that connect the bones of the spine. They are located in the posterior aspect of the spine. Facet Joints allow the spine to bend and twist while limiting the extent to which the spine does so. The...
by OrthoTexas | Jun 30, 2017 | Foot & Ankle
A tendon is a soft tissue structure that connects the muscles to the bones. The posterior tibial tendon is found on the inner side of the foot near the ankle and it connects the calf muscle to the ankle. It is a an important tendon in the leg as it supports the foot...
