by OrthoTexas | Jun 29, 2016 | Knee, Sports Medicine
The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is a tough band of fibrous tissue located inside the knee. It joins the thigh bone or femur to the top of the lower leg bone or the tibia. The main function of MCL is to prevent the knee from bending inward. An MCL injury refers to...
by OrthoTexas | Jun 27, 2016 | Hip
The hip flexors refer to a group of muscles at the front of the thigh that allows an individual to lift the leg or bend at the waist. Overstretching or tearing of any of these muscles is known as a Hip Flexor Strain. The injury most commonly affects the iliopsoas...
by OrthoTexas | Jun 24, 2016 | Foot & Ankle
The ankle is a hinge joint which connects the foot bones to the leg. It bears the maximum bodyweight which makes it prone to injuries. The two leg bones, fibula and tibia, are connected to the talus (ankle bone) and supported by many tendons, ligaments, connective...
by OrthoTexas | Jun 21, 2016 | Neck & Back
Spinal Arthritis is a progressive disorder that gradually damages the facet joints, wears out the intervertebral discs and consequently affects other parts of the spine as well. It leads to the hardening of the vertebrae and hampers an individual’s ability to bend,...
by OrthoTexas | Jun 17, 2016 | Knee
Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD) is an inflammatory disorder of the knee joint that affects adolescents who actively participate in sports activities. The inflammation typically occurs at the point within the knee joint where the patellar tendon is attached to the shin...
