by OrthoTexas Team | Feb 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Twisting of the neck to one side is medically referred to as Torticollis or wry neck. It is a common condition that occurs when the muscles that hold the neck and aid in its movement are affected. The symptoms may ease out naturally over a few days while it may...
by OrthoTexas Team | Mar 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Death of a bone due to loss of blood supply is referred to as Osteonecrosis. The condition mostly affects the hip joint although the knees may also get damaged. It is one of the most common causes of knee pain in women above the age of 60 years. The knee joint gets...
by OrthoTexas Team | Feb 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
A fluid-filled cyst or small sac that forms behind the knee joint is referred to as the Baker’s Cyst. It is also named as Popliteal Cyst. This condition occurs when the joint functioning is hampered due to an internal cause such as damage to the soft tissue...
by OrthoTexas Team | Apr 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
TFCC or the triangular fibrocartilage complex is placed in the little finger of the wrist. It not only supports the small-sized carpal bones but also allows the flexion, pronation, supination, deviation, and rotation of the wrist joint. The radius and the ulna (two...
by OrthoTexas Team | Apr 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Plantar Fibromatosis is a rare medical disorder that marks the beginning of the growth of benign tumors under the foot. These tumor-like nodules are referred to as plantar fibromas. They develop on the underside of the foot or the plantar surface. The heel is...
