by OrthoTexas Team | Nov 21, 2016 | Arm, Hand & Wrist, Neck & Back, Uncategorized
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment, also known as the Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, refers to a medical condition in which the ulnar nerve gets irritated or trapped. It is one of the three main nerves in the human arm that originates near the neck and runs down the entire length of...
by OrthoTexas Team | Jan 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Scoliosis can be defined as the development of an abnormal spine curvature due to excessive rotation between the vertebrae. When this condition affects adolescents and children, it is classified as Pediatric Scoliosis. It is most commonly seen in the thoracic region...
by OrthoTexas Team | Dec 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
The elbow joint consists of various bones and tissues that are nourished by the blood supply from numerous arteries. Insufficient or loss of blood supply to these parts may lead to death of the bone and the articular cartilage that protects it. This condition is...
by OrthoTexas Team | Feb 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Bowed Legs, or Genu Varum, is a structural deformity of the lower limbs in which the knees are pulled apart while the feet are joined together. It is commonly observed in toddlers and is evident due to the large spacing between the legs as well as knees. The condition...
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...
