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Tenosynovitis of the Wrist What is Tenosynovitis of the wrist? Tenosynovitis is an inflammation of the tendon sheaths in the wrist that encase the tendons for the thumb and fingers.  This condition can affect other parts of the body; however, it is simply more commonly seen in the wrist.  The movement of the fingers and…

Bacterial Arthritis Bacterial Septic Arthritis Causes An episode of bacterial arthritis, or bacterial septic arthritis, is caused from a bacterium, virus, or fungi that makes its way into a joint.  This bacterium can be introduced either externally or internally.  Once in the joint, the bacterium will infect the synovial fluid within the joint.  It is…

How to Prevent Shin Splints When Running Shin splints while running Shin splints are a very common complaint of runners and hikers.  Anyone who walks or runs a lot is susceptible to developing shin splints.  The pain of shin splints is generally located on the inner side of your shin, or tibia bone.  This is…

What to Expect After a Spinal Fusion What is spinal fusion?   A spinal fusion surgery is one in which one or more vertebrae (the bones that make up the spinal column) are fused together with the bone or bones above or below it.  The vertebral column is made of 24 bones (not including the…

How to Tell if Your Knee Pain is a Loose Body | Loose Body Treatment Knee pain is one of the most common joint problems that people face today. If you have discomfort in your knees, this could be caused by anything from general wear and tear to arthritis, inflammation, or a past injury. One…

Dr. Burke Orthopedics Resumes Full Operation As of Wednesday, April 22, 2020, Harris County has allowed for the re-opening of hospitals and medical practices that fall under the elective category. Dr. Burke Orthopedics is happy to announce the office is fully operational with no restrictions and has resumed all orthopedic appointments, procedures, and surgeries. This…

What is Synovitis of the Knee? What is Synovitis of the Knee? The knee is what is known as a synovial joint.  The synovium is the membranous lining of the joint that contains a viscous fluid, helping to lubricate it lending to smooth motion.  The synovium also plays a role in the nourishment of any…

Why does my knee hurt? You may be experiencing knee pain for a myriad of reasons.  Based on that specific reason, determining a correct diagnosis for your knee pain will be vital in planning what the best joint pain treatment plan will be.  Diagnosing the cause of your joint pain may involve imaging, such as…

Dr. Burke Orthopedics Response to COVID-19 Stay Home – Work Safe Order The number one priority at Dr. Burke Orthopedics has always been the health and safety of our patients and medical staff. Both locations for Dr. Burke Orthopedics clinics will remain open, with the same operating hours. Safety precautions, special screening, visitor restrictions, and…

COVID-19 Update During the COVID-19 outbreak, Dr. Burke Orthopedics is available and honoring all surgery appointments at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, which is a “no sick” hospital. This means it is for orthopedic patients only, without other health issues. To safeguard patients and medical staff, Texas Orthopedic Hospital will enforce a strict visitor policy. Patients are…