by OrthoTexas | Apr 16, 2016 | Foot & Ankle
The heel bone (calcaneus) is the largest among all the bones in the foot and bears the maximum impact of body movement. It is protected by a thick covering of fatty tissues which not only protects but also gives it its shape. Heel pain is a common problem that affects...
by OrthoTexas | Apr 13, 2016 | Hand & Wrist
Wrist fracture or Distal Radius Fracture is a medical term used to denote a broken wrist. The human wrist comprises of 8 small bones which are together joined with the two bones of the forearm, ulna and the radius. Breakage or crack in any of these ten bones is...
by OrthoTexas | Apr 9, 2016 | Foot & Ankle
The nerve roots that branch out towards the base of the spine together form the sciatic nerve which begins near the lower back and extends into the legs, feet and toes. Sciatica is a medical condition which causes pain, numbness and tingling sensation radiating from...
by OrthoTexas | Apr 5, 2016 | Shoulder
The shoulder joint attaches the arms to the body and comprises of three main bones- Scapula or the shoulder blade, Clavicle or the collar bone and the Humerus which is the upper part of the arm bone. Several ligaments, tissues, nerves, muscles, tendons and tissues...
by OrthoTexas | Mar 29, 2016 | Foot & Ankle
Drop Foot, also referred to as the Peroneal Nerve Injury, is a neuromuscular disorder that affects a person’s ability to lift his/her foot at the ankle joint. The peroneal nerve branches out from the sciatic nerve (located in the lower back) and is responsible for...
