by orthotexas | Aug 18, 2017 | General, Sports Medicine
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is a muscle related pain that occurs due to excessive exercising. Simultaneous contraction and lengthening of the muscles, in most cases, is the underlying cause of this condition. Running downhill, squatting, plyometric exercises...
by orthotexas | Aug 10, 2017 | General, Sports Medicine
Compression of the nerves or blood vessels in the space that lies between the collar bone and the first rib is referred to as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). A network of nerves known as the brachial plexus emerges from the spine and spreads out to the shoulder, neck,...
by orthotexas | Jun 12, 2017 | Elbow, Sports Medicine
Lateral Epicondylitis or “Tennis Elbow,” is a condition that affects the elbow joint. This joint is made up of 3 bones- humerus, ulna and radius. There are some bony bumps at the base of the humerus (upper arm bone) which are called epicondyles. The bony...
by orthotexas | Jun 6, 2017 | Foot & Ankle, Sports Medicine
Tibial Plateau Fracture is a serious type of injury that is commonly observed in athletes. It refers to a crack or break in the upper portion of the tibia or the shin bone. This is also known as the proximal tibial fracture. Tibial plateau is the uppermost part of the...
by orthotexas | Dec 5, 2016 | Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Uncategorized
Shoulder Tendonitis is a medical condition which involves swelling and irritation of the tendons and muscles in the shoulder joint. The tendons are strong connective tissues that support the joint, help in the movement and keep the constituent bones in place. A set of...
