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...
by OrthoTexas | Jun 13, 2016 | Arm
Biceps, also termed as the biceps brachii, refers to the thick muscle that lies in front part of the upper arm. It is connected both to the shoulder and the elbow by two different tendons that help attach muscles to the bones. The tendons are made up of collagen which...
by OrthoTexas | Jun 9, 2016 | Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
Aquatic therapy, also known as hydrotherapy, is a technique that involves a set of exercises and movements performed in a pool, preferably heated, to provide relief from certain physical disorders and ailments. An aquatic therapy session may last up to 30-40 minutes...
by OrthoTexas | Jun 4, 2016 | Hip
The pelvis is a structure of bones – coccyx, hip bones and sacrum located between the base of the spine and legs. The hip bones are further divided into the pubis, ilium and the ischium. The pelvis forms a bowl-like cavity which contains as well as protects the...
by OrthoTexas | May 28, 2016 | Shoulder
The shoulder is a typical ball and socket joint where the humerus (rounded part of the upper arm bone) rests in the socket called glenoid. The humerus is much larger than the socket and a layer of soft tissue called labrum lines the inner part of the socket which...
