by OrthoTexas | Jun 24, 2013 | Shoulder
A ring made of solid tissue known as the “labrum” helps to stabilize the shoulder and make it function properly. It helps in keeping the arm bone fit in perfectly into the socket of the shoulder. When the top portion of labrum gets injured or tears apart, it is...
by OrthoTexas | Jun 19, 2013 | Foot & Ankle, General
Stress fractures are a form of bone injury caused by excessive use of a particular bone. These fractures occur when the usage of a bone exceeds its ability of natural repair, leading to cracks in the internal bone structure. The bones most prone to stress fractures...
by OrthoTexas | Jun 12, 2013 | Arm
Forearm fractures can be crippling for an adult, since most of the everyday activities, right from getting dressed up to picking grocery bags, involve forearm activity. Forearm fractures occur when either or both bones in the forearm, i.e. “radius” and “ulna”, get...
by OrthoTexas | Jun 5, 2013 | Elbow, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
As the name suggests, bursitis is a condition involving the inflammation of the bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac present between hard connective tissues, responsible for decreasing friction during movement. While there are 160 “bursae” in the body, the most commonly...
by OrthoTexas | May 25, 2013 | Sports Medicine
Sports injuries are usually the most serious form of impact injuries and could have long-term effects on the athlete’s body. While some of these injuries resolve on their own with rest and over the counter medications, others could be chronic, and require the...
