by OrthoTexas Team | Jun 4, 2015 | Foot & Ankle
Calcaneus Fracture is one of the most common fractures of tarsal bone occurring due to a high-energy collision. Calcaneus or heel bone connects the talus and cuboid bones. This connection forms the subtalar joint, which is crucial for normal foot functions such as...
by OrthoTexas Team | Mar 4, 2015 | Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist
Total joint replacement is a common surgical procedure involving the removal of a damaged joint and substituting it with a prosthetic one. The most commonly replaced joints are hip, knee and shoulder, although the procedure can also be performed on elbow, foot, ankle...
by OrthoTexas Team | Jan 23, 2015 | Foot & Ankle
Achilles tendon is a tissue connecting the heel bone to the calf muscles at the exterior of the lower leg. It is used while walking, running, or jumping. Constant and rigorous physical activity can cause overuse injuries and degeneration of the tissue, a condition...
by OrthoTexas Team | Nov 11, 2014 | Foot & Ankle, Knee
The knee joint is made of Tibia, Fibula and Patella, and it has cartilages between the thighbone and the shinbone. These cartilages, Menisci, cushion the joints and protect them from injury. Menisci provide stability to the joint and help in the distribution of...
by OrthoTexas Team | Oct 20, 2014 | Foot & Ankle, Knee
Femur, the thighbone, is the strongest and longest bone in the human body. The straight part of the femur is called femur shaft and any fracture in this shaft is known as femoral shaft fracture. Femur is a strong bone and it requires a lot of pressure to displace this...
