by OrthoTexas | Aug 10, 2016 | Foot & Ankle
Breaking of the ankle bone (talus) is medically termed as Talus Fracture. The talus connects the leg bone to the foot and lies just above the calcaneus. The subtalar joint formed by talus and the heel bone enables us to walk as well as maintain balance on uneven...
by OrthoTexas | Jul 19, 2016 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee
The femur or thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body which begins near the hip and extends straight to the knee. A break/crack or displacement along the straight part of the femur (known as femoral shaft) is termed as Femoral Fracture. The injury can be...
by OrthoTexas | Jul 16, 2016 | Foot & Ankle
The ankle, or the tibiotalar joint, connects the leg and foot. It comprises of various bones, muscles, blood vessels, tendons and ligaments. The joint bears maximum body weight, helps maintain body balance and absorbs external shocks while running, standing and...
by OrthoTexas | Jun 24, 2016 | Foot & Ankle
The ankle is a hinge joint which connects the foot bones to the leg. It bears the maximum bodyweight which makes it prone to injuries. The two leg bones, fibula and tibia, are connected to the talus (ankle bone) and supported by many tendons, ligaments, connective...
by OrthoTexas | May 26, 2016 | Foot & Ankle
Hammer Toe is a deformity which causes one or more toes to bend downwards. The condition may occur in any toe but mostly affects the second or the third toe. A balance is maintained between the tendons, bones, muscles and ligaments which enable the toes to remain...
