by OrthoTexas | Dec 14, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, General
Piriformis Syndrome refers to a neuromuscular disorder that affects the Piriformis muscle located in the buttock. This muscle begins at the lower spine and connects it to the femur (thigh bone) with the sciatic nerve running beneath it. The Piriformis muscle enables...
by OrthoTexas | Dec 7, 2015 | Neck & Back
Adolescent Scoliosis is a common form of Scoliosis affecting children between the age group of 9 and 15 years. In this condition, the bones of the spine rotate in such a manner that it appears like the letter ‘C’ or ‘S’ instead of a straight line. It generally affects...
by OrthoTexas | Nov 25, 2015 | Foot & Ankle
Acquired Adult Flatfoot Deformity (AAFD), or Pes Planus, refers to a condition characterized by a progressive flattening or collapse of the arch of the foot. It generally occurs when the posterior tibial tendon, a muscle that attaches the ankle and the midfoot,...
by OrthoTexas | Nov 19, 2015 | Hand & Wrist
Mallet Finger, or Baseball Finger, is a common sports injury to the tendons in the outermost joint in the finger. Tendons are tissues that connect the muscles to the bones and help in movement. The extensor tendons are those that keep the fingers straight while the...
by OrthoTexas | Nov 14, 2015 | Neck & Back
Spondylolisthesis is a traumatic injury that occurs when a vertebra slips forward over an underlying bone. The condition usually occurs as a result of age related degeneration of the spine. Also known as Lumbar Spondylolisthesis, it can cause mild to severe pain in...
