by OrthoTexas | Mar 4, 2015 | Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist
Total joint replacement is a common surgical procedure involving the removal of a damaged joint and substituting it with a prosthetic one. The most commonly replaced joints are hip, knee and shoulder, although the procedure can also be performed on elbow, foot, ankle...
by OrthoTexas | Feb 5, 2015 | Hand & Wrist, Physical Therapy, Shoulder
Graston Technique is a manual soft-tissue technique invented by David Graston, an athlete. This technique is a soft tissue mobilization, instrument assisted, therapy, which is based on cross-friction massage. The technique helps in breaking up scar tissue adhesions,...
by OrthoTexas | Jul 18, 2014 | Hand & Wrist
Wrist Tendonitis is a common occupational and sports injury that occurs due to overuse of the wrist. Sportspersons, machine handlers, carpenters, painters, working at computer and construction workers are often at risk because they use their hands and wrists...
by OrthoTexas | May 6, 2014 | Hand & Wrist
A Trigger Finger or Stenosing Tenosynovitis, is a common problem that affects the fingers of the hand and restricts their movement. The patient experiences snapping or locking of the finger and the affected finger does not even straighten or move on its own. The other...
by OrthoTexas | Apr 8, 2014 | Hand & Wrist
Wrist pain is a common problem that occurs due to a number of reasons. In most of the cases, either the wrist is sprained, or fractured and the patient experiences inflammation and pain. They are unable to use their wrist properly. It is crucial to determine the exact...
