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...
by OrthoTexas Team | Oct 13, 2014 | Knee, Physical Therapy
Kneecap or Patellar dislocation is a common injury occurring to athletes and is caused due to a sudden change in direction or a twist in the leg. Kneecap is the triangle or round shaped bone in the anterior part of the knee that slides over a joint whenever you try to...
by OrthoTexas Team | Sep 4, 2014 | Knee, Medical, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
The knee is a complex structure and one of the largest joints in the body. The ligaments in the knee connect the thighbone to lower leg bones and are vital for any kind of movement like walking, running or playing. Ligaments are tough bands of connective tissue...
by OrthoTexas Team | Aug 12, 2014 | Knee, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
Football is one of the most popular sports currently played in the world, and also the one that requires tremendous physical effort on a regular basis. Since football players need to use their legs heavily, knee injuries are a common occurrence which can occur due to...
by OrthoTexas Team | May 20, 2014 | Knee
ACL is a part of a complex group of four ligaments present inside the knee. It is the musculoskeletal part of the knee and is known as the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. The ACL is one of the most sensitive parts of the body and is prone to injury. It is most commonly...
