by OrthoTexas Team | Dec 3, 2013 | Foot & Ankle, Physical Therapy
Lisfranc injuries refer to injuries affecting the midfoot bones or ligaments. These injuries are often mistaken for sprains, but are actually a lot more severe, and might take months to heal. In some cases, surgery might be required for the treatment of a Lisfranc...
by OrthoTexas Team | Oct 16, 2013 | Elbow, Foot & Ankle, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
Aging has a direct impact on the bones, muscles, and joints, leading to changes in gait and posture, along with other degenerative problems. Aging results in a decrease in bone density, especially in post-menopausal women. This is caused by a decrease in the level of...
by OrthoTexas Team | Oct 12, 2013 | Foot & Ankle, Physical Therapy
Foot pain is relatively common, considering that the foot bears the entire body weight, and is comprised of nearly 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and 26 bones. Some of the most common foot disorders include hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, pronation, arthritis,...
by OrthoTexas Team | Jul 11, 2013 | Foot & Ankle
Also known as Talipes Equinovarus, clubfoot is a common disorder of the feet, in which the feet assume a deformed position. In severe cases of the disorder, the foot turns inward, while the bottom is contoured upwards. Other patients might have one foot that is...
by OrthoTexas Team | Jun 19, 2013 | Foot & Ankle, General
Stress fractures are a form of bone injury caused by excessive use of a particular bone. These fractures occur when the usage of a bone exceeds its ability of natural repair, leading to cracks in the internal bone structure. The bones most prone to stress fractures...
