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The Three Most Common Sports Injuries

The Three Most Common Sports Injuries

Do You Know the Three Most Common Athletic Injuries? Orthopedic Surgeons who specialize in sports medicine commonly see and treat injuries of the knee and the shoulder.  In fact, these two areas of the body are some of the most frequently injured. There are three...
New Research on Shoulder Instability

New Research on Shoulder Instability

Shoulder instability is a common injury for High School and College athletes. Recently, Dr. Arvesen, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at OrthoTexas, participated in research to look at the frequency of these injuries, the symptoms, and the treatments available for them.

4 Signs That You May Have A Torn Meniscus

4 Signs That You May Have A Torn Meniscus

The Meniscus is the cartilage that lives in the knee and acts as a cushion between the tibia and femur. It is a C-shaped structure that is located on both the outside and inside of the knee. The meniscus provides 50% of the weight bearing in the joint. If it is torn the femur and tibia start to carry the load, which can lead to joint degeneration and early arthritis, if not addressed.