Diagnosis Pain in the hollow of the knee can have a wide range of causes. To exclude a Baker cyst, an MRI is usually performed. An MRI can also detect 90% of all meniscus damage. Unfortunately, this procedure is very expensive (1000- 2000€ per imaging) and therefore not always the first choice. An orthopedic or … Diagnosis | Hollow of the knee
Definition The popliteal fossa is an anatomical structure on the back of the knee. It is diamond-shaped and is bordered on the outside by the biceps femoris muscle – the two-headed thigh muscle. The semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles are joined inwards, i.e. towards the middle of the knee. Both ensure flexion and internal rotation of … Hollow of the knee
Knee pit tapen For some years now, you can see more and more athletes running around with adhesive tapes in the most colorful colors. But what is a tape good for, and can it help with pain in the knee and the hollow of the knee?First of all, one has to distinguish between “kinesio-tapes” and … Knee pit tapen | Hollow of the knee
Relieve meniscus pain There are some therapeutic procedures that can be used for the conservative (non-surgical) treatment of meniscus pain. If the meniscus pain is acute, the leg should be loaded as little as possible. Raising the leg, gentle treatment and cooling counteract swelling and alleviate the acute pain. A sports ointment with analgesic effect … Relieve meniscus pain | Meniscus pain
TreatmentWhat to do? The menisci compensate for incongruities (inequalities) between the joint surfaces of the bones involved in the knee joint. They lie as small crescent-shaped uneven discs between the thigh bone (femur) and the so-called tibia plateau of the shin bone (tibia). Pain caused by damage to the menisci is expressed as knee pain … TreatmentWhat to do? | Meniscus pain
Homeopathy One can also try to control the pain of an injured meniscus with homeopathy. A number of homeopathic remedies have been used for a long time to relieve pain and prevent inflammatory processes. It must be clearly pointed out that homeopathy alone cannot heal a tear or similar damage to the meniscus, but homeopathic … Homeopathy | Meniscus pain
Synonyms in a broader sense Cartilage disc, anterior horn, pars intermedia, posterior horn, inner meniscus, outer meniscus, Sports injury or degeneration Pain in a meniscus can have various triggers. Most often, these are caused either by long-term wear (degeneration) or by an injury, typically during sports. In the case of a sports injury, a false, … Meniscus pain
Localization of the meniscus pain – popliteal fossa Where a meniscus causes pain is different. A meniscus causes pain when it has been injured, for example by a tear or a stretch. The pain can also occur in the hollow of the knee. Where the pain occurs depends on the location of the injury. In … Localization of the meniscus pain – popliteal fossa | Meniscus pain
Pain signals In both cases, however, the pain is not caused by the meniscus itself. The menisci consist of cartilage, a tissue that is not supplied with blood vessels and nerve fibers. Therefore, the menisci themselves cannot transmit a pain signal to the brain. However, tears or chipped pieces of cartilage can irritate or damage … Pain signals | Meniscus pain
Meniscus pain after jogging Many runners, especially hobby runners or beginners, report more or less frequently about pain after jogging. The knee is often affected. After jogging, the knee joint may well be overloaded, especially if it is in a rather untrained state. Usually the pain goes away one or two days after jogging, but … Meniscus pain after jogging | Meniscus pain
General information A plica is a fold in the mucous membrane that originates from the inner joint skin. It is formed from collagen fibers and a very thin mucosa with a smooth surface (synovial skin) that lines the inner surface of the joint capsule. The synovial skin secretes a liquid mass, the so-called synovial fluid … Plica in the knee
Plica Syndrome Problems that occur acutely and are related to a plica are relatively rare. More often, on the other hand, painful and inflammatory changes occur as part of insidious processes. Friction can cause damage to the joint cartilage. Plica syndrome, or shelf syndrome, is usually caused by overexertion or excessive stress on the knee … Plica Syndrome | Plica in the knee