by OrthoTexas | Feb 11, 2014 | Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Knee
Post Traumatic Arthritis is a common form of arthritis in which the foot or ankle joints get worn out. Any injury causing damage to the cartilage or bone can result in Post Traumatic Arthritis. Although this arthritis is mostly found in athletes but according to the...
by OrthoTexas | Oct 16, 2013 | Elbow, Foot & Ankle, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
Aging has a direct impact on the bones, muscles, and joints, leading to changes in gait and posture, along with other degenerative problems. Aging results in a decrease in bone density, especially in post-menopausal women. This is caused by a decrease in the level of...
by OrthoTexas | Sep 20, 2013 | Elbow
Elbow instability refers to a condition affecting the elbow joint, in which jerky arm movement cause the joint to be dislocated from its original position. This dislocation could be in the form of an outward slide, a pop or a catch. This kind of dislocation results in...
by OrthoTexas | Jul 18, 2013 | Elbow
Olecranon is the tip of the elbow in human body that is highly susceptible to injuries and fractures. This can be attributed to its location, which is directly under the skin; there is no protective layer of tissues or muscles. So any direct impact or falling over the...
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...
