The thumb has two bones – the distal phalange, placed between the tip and the knuckle, and the proximal phalange extending between the knuckle and the base. The first metacarpal, also known as the thumb metacarpal, connects the thumb to the hand and is particularly...
Spinal instability, also called lumbar instability, occurs when the intervertebral discs begin to degenerate and lose height, causing the vertebrae to shift from their normal position. As the discs weaken, the vertebrae can override the disc space and produce...
Notice for Dr. Jason Alder’s Patients Dr. Jason Alder will be leaving OrthoTexas on November 29, 2024. Our spine specialists, Shikha Sethi, MD and Aine McKenzie, MD are accomplished and experienced physicians that are more than happy to take over your care at...
Elbow Bursitis or Olecranon Bursitis is a condition caused due to swelling of the bursa, a sac containing a limited amount of fluid that helps in movement of the elbow. The bursa is located between the tissues and the bones. When it gets inflamed, it leads to...
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints of the body which is made up of three main bones, the upper arm bone (humerus), shoulder blade (scapula) and collar bone (clavicle). However, the extensive range of motion of the joint makes it prone to injuries and...
