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Imaging & Diagnostics

What is Knee Plica Syndrome?

The knee is a made up of a variety of complex soft tissues. Enclosing the knee joint is a fold… Read More

October 30, 2018

What is Chondromalacia Patellae?

Chondromalacia patellae, also referred to as runner's knee, is a health issue in which the cartilage beneath the patella, or kneecap,… Read More

October 30, 2018

Knee Pain & Acute Trauma Diagnosis Imaging Part I | El Paso, TX

Tibial Plateau Fractures Impaction type fractures predominateResult from valgus or varus stress with or w/o axial loadingAssociated with periarticular soft… Read More

October 29, 2018

What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. It is characterized by the inflammation of the… Read More

October 26, 2018

What Is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome?

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson, or SLJ, syndrome is a debilitating knee condition that most commonly affects teens during periods of rapid growth. The… Read More

October 25, 2018

Spinal Infection Diagnostic Imaging Approach | El Paso, TX.

Pyogenic Spinal Infection aka Spondylodiscitis and vertebral osteomyelitis overall are relatively infrequent and may present with bimodal distribution: children and… Read More

October 25, 2018

Sports Injury Patellar Tendinitis

Patellar tendinitis is a health issue characterized by the inflammation of the tendon which combines the kneecap, or patella, to… Read More

October 25, 2018

Diagnosis of Hip Complaints: Arthritis & Neoplasms Part II | El Paso, TX.

Ischemic Osteonecrosis Ischemic Osteonecrosis (More accurate term) aka avascular necrosis AVN: this term describes subarticular (subchondral) bone deathIntramedullary bone infarct:… Read More

October 23, 2018

Bisphosphonates: Mechanism of Action and Role in Clinical Practice

Bisphosphonates are a type of drug/medication which blocks the loss of bone density to treat osteoporosis-related ailments. They are most… Read More

October 23, 2018

What is Metastatic Bone Disease?

Cancer which develops in specific organs of the human body, including the lungs, breast, or prostate, among others, can sometimes… Read More

October 23, 2018

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