Achilles tendon injuries can be painful and debilitating. However, with early diagnosis and treatment, most people are able to recover fully.

Arthritis is a condition that can cause pain and discomfort in many joints throughout the body. One of the most common forms of arthritis is ankle arthritis.

Many ankle injuries are not serious and easily treated. But others may require an orthopedic boot or cast, physical therapy or surgery.

Bone spurs are a result of damage to the joints which is usually associated with the presence of osteoarthritis.

A bunion can show up as a bony bump on the joint of your big toe. Bunions can occur when the bones in the front part of your foot shift out of place.

A bursa is a sac filled with fluid that reduces friction between tendons and bones in major joints like the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. When the bursa becomes inflamed it is called bursitis.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can make it difficult to carry on with daily activities because of pain or get a full night of sleep because pain worsens at night.

A hammertoe is a deformity that causes your toe to bend or curl downward instead of pointing forward.

People usually have arthritis in their feet and hands. Elbow arthritis may not be as common, but it can occur in people of any age.

If you have sustained a serious foot or ankle fracture, it is critical to seek help from a professional sooner than later.

Providing care for the foot and ankle requires an approach that includes a comprehensive treatment and recovery plan. Learn about the conditions we treat.

A general surgeon certified by the American Board of Surgery is one who has training and experience related to diagnosis, preoperative, operative and postoperative management, including the management of complications.

Most hand and wrist fractures can be treated without surgery, but some may require surgery to heal properly. Treatment will depend on the location and severity of the fracture.

CHRISTUS Health treats common conditions such as arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome as well as sprains and fractures.

Bursitis, fractures, arthritis and dislocation all can cause major pain to the hip. CHRISTUS Health has several treatment options to relieve hip pain.

The hip is one of the largest joints in your body and an important structure for maintaining proper balance and stability.

A CHRISTUS Health physician will help you improve quality of life, whether you need hip surgery or you need to strengthen your muscles around your joints through physical therapy.

If you suffer from restricted mobility in the hip you may be a candidate for hip replacement surgery.

Therapeutic injections are a common treatment for those who have injured their joints.

If you suffer from restricted mobility or joint pain you may be a candidate for joint replacement surgery.

If you suffer from restricted mobility in the knee you may be a candidate for knee replacement surgery.

A labral tear is when the labrum, a piece of cartilage that surrounds the socket of your shoulder joint, is torn. Most often it is torn from repetitive overhead motions.

The most common type of ligament tear is when the ligament is stretched beyond its normal range of motion.

A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries our physicians see in our center.

CHRISTUS Health is here to ensure your bones and joints are in exceptional condition, whether you're in your 60s playing golf or a high school athlete who wants to perform at your highest level.

Peroneal tendon tears are a common injury in athletes, usually occurring during physical activity.

The plantar fascia is a fibrous band that runs lengthwise along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the ball of the foot.

Common causes that can lead to a rotator cuff tear include aging, strenuous work and strenuous sports, or family history.

Did you know that the shoulder is the most most fragile joint in the body and the elbow is the toughest?

Injuries can happen to even the toughest athletes. Our team is dedicated to getting young athletes back on their feet and back in the game.

Tendonitis is an irritation or inflammation of a tendon, a thick cord that connects bone to muscle.

A sprained wrist occurs when the ligaments in your wrist stretch or tear.