Plantar fibromatosis is a rare medical disorder marked by the growth of benign tumors under the foot. These tumor-like nodules, known as plantar fibromas, are noncancerous and do not pose a serious health threat, though they may cause discomfort. They develop on the...
Twisting of the neck to one side is medically referred to as Torticollis or wry neck. It is a common condition that occurs when the muscles that hold the neck and aid in its movement are affected. A common cause of twisted neck includes poor posture, muscle strain, or...
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...
