Tennis Elbow – New Treatments for A Common Problem
Tennis Elbow, also known as tendinitis in the elbow, is a common problem that happens as we age. There are many options available to treat the condition and help relieve the pain.
A Spine Surgeon with X-Ray Vision
Dr. Guess, a spine surgeon at OrthoTexas, is operating with x-ray vision. He is, in fact, the first surgeon in Texas to use the new Xvision Spine (XVS) Augmented-Reality Surgical Navigation System. He uses this during many of his minimally invasive spine surgeries and it is one of the newest and most innovative additions to the operating room.
Shoulder Pain From A Rotator Cuff Tear
When Shoulder Pain Strikes Shoulder pain is a common problem in many individuals over the age of 40. Often, but not always, this is due to a rotator cuff tendon problem. The rotator cuff tendons are a group of four tendons that attach to the side of the shoulder that...
Arthritis and instability of the kneecap
The knee has three individual areas, called compartments, that can be impacted by arthritis or osteoarthritis. One of those areas is the knee cap. Known technically as patellofemoral arthritis, it occurs when the cartilage becomes worn away beneath the kneecap. This...