Tarsal

Anatomy The tarsal comprises all structures that are located between the fibula, the shinbone and the toes. This includes 7 tarsal bones, which can be divided into two rows, but also several joints, as well as the entire ligament and muscle apparatus in this region. The tarsal bones can be divided into a row of … Tarsal

Tarsal fracture | Tarsal

Tarsal fracture With the large number of tarsal bones present, fractures, so-called fractures, can occur under certain conditions. Such a fracture can be differentiated according to various criteria. By definition, a fracture divides a coherent single bone into at least two parts. Almost always, such a fracture is accompanied by pain and a functional impairment. … Tarsal fracture | Tarsal

Violation | Tarsal

Violation Due to the high weight load to which our feet are physiologically exposed on a daily basis, they are predestined for injuries and traumas that are the result of an accident. In addition to the fractures of the tarsal bones described above, “twisting traumas” are a common injury. The classic twisting of the foot … Violation | Tarsal

Yellow toenail | The toenail

Yellow toenail If a toenail appears yellow, this can have various causes. On the one hand, the yellow change on the toenail can occur in the context of a so-called “yellow nail syndrome”. In this case, due to a constant accumulation of lymph fluid in the legs, the nails do not grow back quickly enough. … Yellow toenail | The toenail

The toenail

Definition The nail (also: nail plate) is the name given to the translucent to whitish plates of the protein keratin, which are found on the fingertips as fingernails and on the tips of the toes as toenails in humans. A toenail consists of about 100 to 150 layers of superimposed corneous cells, i.e. cells that … The toenail

Nail Care | The toenail

Nail Care The basis for beautiful and above all healthy nails is their regular and appropriate care. It is especially important that the nails are cut correctly: This means: Nails that are too long can bump against the shoe on the feet, for example, and thus lead to bruising. Nails that are too short do … Nail Care | The toenail

Heel bone

Anatomy The heel bone (lat. Calcaneus) is the largest and dominant foot bone and has a slightly cuboid shape. As part of the rear foot, a part of the heel bone stands directly on the ground and serves for stability. The heel bone is divided into different parts which fulfill different functions and tasks. More … Heel bone

Midfoot

General information The metatarsus consists of five metatarsal bones (Os metatarsalia I – V), which are connected by joints. They are located in the foot between the toes and the root of the foot. Together with the respective toes, each metatarsal forms a beam, which divides the entire foot into five beams. The first ray … Midfoot

Taping of the ankle joint

Introduction The ankle joint is one of the joints most frequently affected by injuries. These include contusions, slight stretching of the ligaments or even torn ligaments and injuries to the joint capsule. In addition to the injuries that occur in everyday life, a large proportion of injuries are due to sports accidents, e.g. while playing … Taping of the ankle joint