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In the shoulder, there lies specialized cartilage tissue called the Labrum. The Labrum helps to reinforce the shoulder joint. Shoulder injuries can often cause this tissue to tear, causing pain. txosa.com/shoulder-labra…

The term “Coccydynia” simply refers to any kind of long lasting pain or discomfort in the tailbone. While the colloquial term “tailbone” adequately describes the area at the bottom of the spine. txosa.com/coccydynia/

Patients who suffer from Foot drop, also known as drop foot, generally have difficulty lifting the front part of the foot. The front of the foot may unintentionally drag on the ground when patients walk. txosa.com/foot-drop/

A painful condition of the wrist, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis affects the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. If you have de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, the wrist will hurt when you rotate it, grasp objects or make a fist. txosa.com/de-quervains-t…

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About 6 percent of Americans suffer from diabetes, and foot problems contribute to a large number of hospitalizations when it comes to nerve damage and poor circulation in diabetic patients. txosa.com/diabetic-foot/

A finger dislocation is an urgent condition and seeking medical care should not be delayed. It is important not to attempt to reduce the finger yourself, as this can cause further injury. txosa.com/finger-disloca…

Iliotibial band syndrome, otherwise known as IT band syndrome, results in pain on the outer side of the knee. It tends to affect athletes who run long distances, in addition to those who take up exercise after a long break. txosa.com/iliotibial-ban…

Polydactyly (also known as hexadactyly or hyperdactyly) refers to a medical condition in which a limb has one or more extra digits (fingers/toes) present. Poly means many while dactylos means digits. txosa.com/polydactyly/

Vertebral fractures can put pressure on the spinal nerve. If the vertebrae collapses too far, surgeons can insert a medical balloon into the collapsed vertebrae and inflate it to re-shape to hold the bone in a healthy shape. This is known as "Kyphoplasty" txosa.com/kyphoplasty/

Despite the name, anyone can suffer from Golfer’s Elbow (also known as medial epicondylitis). The condition can arise from overusing the tendons in your elbows. If conservative treatments fail to reduce the pain, your doctor may suggest surgery. txosa.com/golfers-elbow/

While it may have a complicated name, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a common wrist condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. If you have this condition, the wrist will hurt when rotating, grasping objects or making a fist. txosa.com/de-quervains-t…

If you suffer from pain in the ball of your foot, or feel like you have a pebble in your shoe that's not really there, you could have Morton's Neuroma. Morton’s neuroma involves the thickening of one of the nerves in the foot that can cause intense pain. txosa.com/mortons-neurom…

Jersey finger (also known as rugby finger) refers to an injury in which the tendon on the palm-side of a finger ruptures while attempting to grab something. Usually occurs in sports when a player grasps the jersey of an opponent. txosa.com/jersey-finger/

TXOSA’s own Dr. Rona Law giving a talk today at Christian Care Communities in Mesquite on the importance of foot and ankle care for senior citizens. We’d like to thank CCC&S for having us and for the awesome care they provide!

Runner’s Knee consists of pain at the front of the knee around the kneecap. This condition most commonly affects athletes who participate in running and jumping sports. In some cases, patients may require physical therapy to ease the pain. txosa.com/runners-knee/

Physicians define “Sesamoids” as a classification of bone within the body that does not connect to any other bone or joint. Two small sesamoids found on the underside of the big toe can potentially cause issues with the foot. txosa.com/sesamoiditis/

As people age, they start to lose bone mass and density, leading to an overall drop in strength and quality. Orthopedic specialists call this “Osteoporosis”. txosa.com/osteoporosis/