by OrthoTexas | Oct 25, 2016 | Medical, Testing
Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) refers to an assessment process which includes a combination of physical tests and observations. As the name suggests, these are conducted to evaluate the functional capability of an individual following an injury or surgery. In...
by OrthoTexas | Sep 13, 2016 | Medical, Sports Medicine, Testing
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) is a medical condition that refers to the thickening of the synovial membrane. The membrane is a thin slippery layer of tissue that lines the cartilage and helps in lubrication as well as the smooth movement of the joints. The...
by OrthoTexas | Sep 4, 2014 | Knee, Medical, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
The knee is a complex structure and one of the largest joints in the body. The ligaments in the knee connect the thighbone to lower leg bones and are vital for any kind of movement like walking, running or playing. Ligaments are tough bands of connective tissue...
