by OrthoTexas | Aug 19, 2015 | Foot & Ankle
A Pilon Fracture, also known as Plafond Fracture, is a break or crack in the distal part of the tibia (shinbone) near the ankle. It is usually caused due to high impact injuries to the ankle, which cause the bones to crush into several pieces. In some cases, a Pilon...
by OrthoTexas | Aug 12, 2015 | Neck & Back
The radial nerve originates from the side of the neck and crosses through a tunnel, known as radial tunnel, which is formed by bone and muscles in the elbow, while passing down to the forearm. Radial Tunnel Syndrome, also known as Radial Nerve Entrapment, is a...
by OrthoTexas | Aug 5, 2015 | Elbow, Hand & Wrist, Physical Therapy, Shoulder
Custom splinting is a common procedure used in physical therapy for various orthopedic conditions of the upper extremities such as shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand. It involves the use of customized and specifically fabricated splints to restrict the movement of the...
by OrthoTexas | Jul 29, 2015 | Hand & Wrist
Wrist pain can be caused due to an injury or damage to the tendons, ligaments and tissues connecting the different joint structures of the wrist. The condition can be due to a minor injury such as sprain, strain etc. or a chronic degenerative condition such as Wrist...
by OrthoTexas | Jul 27, 2015 | Neck & Back
The spinal cord is a collection of nerves that are responsible for carrying signals between the brain and different parts of the body. A spinal cord injury is damage to any part of the spine that results in change in the ability of the spine to send and receive...
