DALLAS, TEXAS – (June 3, 2026) – All-Star Orthopaedics, AOA Orthopedic Specialists, North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center, Orthopedic Associates and OrthoTexas have announced plans to unite under a single shared identity and operate collectively as OrthoTexas...
While the function and structure of the wrist is one of the most complex in your body, the purpose of your wrists are to be able to support a wide range of movement. The wrist is made up of many joints, bones, ligaments, and tendons that work together for the wrist to...
When you hear “bunion,” you may automatically think of your grandmother, or another elderly figure in your life. The truth is, though, that bunions know no age and can affect anyone. Bunions are bony bumps that develop at the joint of the big toe. Continued pressure...
The shoulder provides a 360-degree range of motion while muscles and ligaments stabilize the shoulder. The small contact area of the joint is what allows for such extreme mobility. The rotator cuff plays a vital role in the overall function of the shoulder. Its...
When participating in sports, injuries to the spine are more common than one may think. According to spine-health.com, up to 20% of sports injuries involve an injury to the lower back or neck. Of those injuries, the most common include: Hyperflexion and hyperextension...
The elbow is a complex joint that is located in the middle of your arm, and it connects the humerus (the long bone in the upper arm) and the ulna (the thinner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm, on the side opposite to the thumb). Your elbow is important...
You use your hands for just about everything, from typing away at work to cooking dinner at home. Your hands are complex tools made up of muscles, tendons, and ligaments working together -and they’re easy to injure if you’re not careful. A hand ligament...
What Triggers Morton’s Neuroma? Understanding the Causes and Risk Factors Morton’s neuroma is a painful foot condition that can significantly impact your daily life. It’s a condition that’s often misunderstood, and many people are unaware of...
Achilles tendon Injuries Are Worse than You Think. In anatomy, your Achilles tendon is the stretchy band that connects your calf muscle to the back of your ankle, the Greek legends’ mythical weak spot. Just like the war hero, Achilles, our Achilles tendon is something...
As a patient considering foot surgery, you may experience feelings of fear and excitement. What are emotions? What are they? Despite the challenges of surgery knowledge can offer comfort. It can help reduce anxiety and simplify the process. Many patients wish they had...
