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Olecranon Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Olecranon Bursitis is a common medical condition with symptoms like inflammation and swelling in the Bursa. Bursa is a small fluid filled sac located at the outer portion of the elbow which provides a soft covering to the elbow and allows for smooth movements when straightening or bending the joint. Inflammation can cause the Bursa to produce more fluid and thus form a painful bubble at the tip of the elbow. The condition is also known as ‘Water Elbow’, ‘Baker’s Elbow’ or Student Elbow’. At OrthoTexas, Plano, TX, we provide complete diagnosis and treatment to the patients...
Orthopedic Treatment For Meniscal Tears
The knee joint is made of Tibia, Fibula and Patella, and it has cartilages between the thighbone and the shinbone. These cartilages, Menisci, cushion the joints and protect them from injury. Menisci provide stability to the joint and help in the distribution of nutrients to the tissues which prevents Degenerative Arthritis. A Meniscal Tear is the tearing of Menisci that are located between Tibia and Femur. This knee injury is common among people who play contact sports, athletes and those who overuse the knee. Causes Squatting of knee during sports Twisting of knee Sudden blow...
Orthopedic Treatment For Plica Syndrome
Plica Syndrome is the problem that occurs in knee due to certain injury and overuse. It leads to intense pain and often diagnosis of the problem is difficult; however, once diagnosed the problem can be easily treated. For effective treatment, one should understand what happens during the problem and how it is treated. Plica is a defined as a fold in the inner lining of the knee joint. The lining, which has synovial tissue, helps in the unrestricted movement of the joint. Plica has four soft tissue folds, the medial Plica, one of the folds causes problem when it gets inflamed...
Femur Shaft Fractures: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Femur, the thighbone, is the strongest and longest bone in the human body. The straight part of the femur is called femur shaft and any fracture in this shaft is known as femoral shaft fracture. Femur is a strong bone and it requires a lot of pressure to displace this bone. Only a high impact collision or accident can cause fracture. Types of Femur Shaft Fractures Depending upon the force and the cause of fracture, the femur shaft fracture may be of different types. The femur fractures are classified on the basis of the location of the fracture, pattern of the fracture, and...
Orthopedic Treatment For Kneecap Dislocation
Kneecap or Patellar dislocation is a common injury occurring to athletes and is caused due to a sudden change in direction or a twist in the leg. Kneecap is the triangle or round shaped bone in the anterior part of the knee that slides over a joint whenever you try to straighten or bend your knee. A dislocation involves the dislocation or coming out of the bone from the groove which results in overstretching or tearing of the supporting tissues. Causes Kneecap dislocation can occur in both contact and non-contact situations. The major cause of this condition in athletes is a...
