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Knee Cartilage Injuries And Treatments In Carrollton, TX
Knee cartilage injuries are common sports injuries that occur due to damaging of cartilage in the knee that cushions and stabilizes the joint. The cartilage is known as meniscus and the injury is also known as a meniscus tear. Meniscus protects the bones from wear and tear. However, due to twisting or stress, the cartilage tears and exposes the bones to damage. Often the shredded cartilage breaks and blocks the knee joint, thus locking it up. Knee cartilage injuries are common in contact sports such as football and basketball. Causes Contact and non-contact sports Twisting of...
Scoliosis: Orthopedic Treatment In Frisco, TX
Scoliosis is a common medical condition that is defined as an abnormal curvature of the spine. The flexible structure of the spine, which is made of a number of vertebrae, makes humans twist and bend their bodies in all directions. Although the spine curves front to back at the chest, neck, and lower back; however, in patients with Scoliosis, the spine shows sideways curvature. A scoliosis curve is often C or S-shaped and the ribs stick out more on one side. The condition is usually mild but in case the condition is severe, then the space between the ribs reduces and this...
Olecranon Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Olecranon Bursitis is a common medical condition with symptoms like inflammation and swelling in the Bursa. Bursa is a small fluid filled sac located at the outer portion of the elbow which provides a soft covering to the elbow and allows for smooth movements when straightening or bending the joint. Inflammation can cause the Bursa to produce more fluid and thus form a painful bubble at the tip of the elbow. The condition is also known as ‘Water Elbow’, ‘Baker’s Elbow’ or Student Elbow’. At OrthoTexas, Plano, TX, we provide complete diagnosis and treatment to the patients...
Orthopedic Treatment For Meniscal Tears
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 nutrients to the tissues which prevents Degenerative Arthritis. A Meniscal Tear is the tearing of Menisci that are located between Tibia and Femur. This knee injury is common among people who play contact sports, athletes and those who overuse the knee. Causes Squatting of knee during sports Twisting of knee Sudden blow...
Orthopedic Treatment For Plica Syndrome
Plica Syndrome is the problem that occurs in knee due to certain injury and overuse. It leads to intense pain and often diagnosis of the problem is difficult; however, once diagnosed the problem can be easily treated. For effective treatment, one should understand what happens during the problem and how it is treated. Plica is a defined as a fold in the inner lining of the knee joint. The lining, which has synovial tissue, helps in the unrestricted movement of the joint. Plica has four soft tissue folds, the medial Plica, one of the folds causes problem when it gets inflamed...
