by OrthoTexas | Jan 16, 2016 | Foot & Ankle, Physical Therapy
Hamstring refers to a group of muscles located at the back of the thighs that enable the bending of the leg at the knee joint. Pulled Hamstring or straining of the hamstring muscles is a common injury borne by athletes, runners, basketball players, footballers,...
by OrthoTexas | Jan 8, 2016 | Foot & Ankle
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction is a condition that affects the ankle and the foot as a result of the tearing or inflammation of the posterior tibial tendon, which connects the calf muscles in the leg to the bones on the inner side of the foot. The tendon helps to...
by OrthoTexas | Dec 14, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, General
Piriformis Syndrome refers to a neuromuscular disorder that affects the Piriformis muscle located in the buttock. This muscle begins at the lower spine and connects it to the femur (thigh bone) with the sciatic nerve running beneath it. The Piriformis muscle enables...
by OrthoTexas | Nov 25, 2015 | Foot & Ankle
Acquired Adult Flatfoot Deformity (AAFD), or Pes Planus, refers to a condition characterized by a progressive flattening or collapse of the arch of the foot. It generally occurs when the posterior tibial tendon, a muscle that attaches the ankle and the midfoot,...
by OrthoTexas | Aug 19, 2015 | Foot & Ankle
A Pilon Fracture, also known as Plafond Fracture, is a break or crack in the distal part of the tibia (shinbone) near the ankle. It is usually caused due to high impact injuries to the ankle, which cause the bones to crush into several pieces. In some cases, a Pilon...
