General The knee joint connects the thigh bone (“femur”) with the two lower leg bones, the shin bone (“tibia”) and the fibula. The guidance and stability of the joint is ensured by several muscles and ligaments. However, the ligaments and cartilage in the knee joint are particularly susceptible to pressure and tension and are a … Outer ligament of the knee
Tear of the outer belt If the knee is stretched excessively during an accident, the outer ligament may tear. This may be completely severed or partially torn. Typical stabbing pain when pressure is applied and movement of the affected region occurs here in addition to instability of the knee. In contrast to ligament strain, lateral … Tear of the outer belt | Outer ligament of the knee
Prophylaxis of external ligament injuries Especially athletes of certain sports are predestined for injuries of the ligaments with a special frequency in the knee area. Ball sports such as football, but especially skiing, are considered risk factors (see: Injuries in football). Especially when skiing at high speeds, the rotation and overstretching of the ligaments in … Prophylaxis of external ligament injuries | Outer ligament of the knee
Definition The suprapatellar plica is a bulging of the knee capsule mucosa in front of the kneecap. There are various plicae in the area of the knee joint, which are named differently depending on their location in relation to the patella. In addition to the suprapatellar plica, a distinction can be made between infrapatellar, mediopatellar … Plica suprapatellaris
Symptomatic Plica suprapatellaris If a person does have a suprapatellar plica, problems rarely occur. Overall, the plica suprapatellaris is only very sporadically distributed in the population. However, if a suprapatellar plica is so severely developed that it impairs the function of the knee joint, this is primarily manifested by a feeling of pressure or pain … Symptomatic Plica suprapatellaris | Plica suprapatellaris
Synonyms in a broader sense lateral meniscus English: meniscus Definition The outer meniscus is – together with the inner meniscus and the cruciate and collateral ligaments – part of the knee joint. It improves the ability of the joint surfaces to fit together and ensures an optimal distribution of pressure. Because it is not fused … Outer meniscus
Blood supply of the outer meniscus Both menisci have no central part and only sparsely interspersed with blood vessels further out. Therefore, the outer – still best supplied with blood – zone of the outer meniscus is also called “red zone”. The supply of nutrients to the inner meniscus is thus mainly via the joint … Blood supply of the outer meniscus | Outer meniscus
Definition The anterior cruciate ligament (ligamentum cruciatum anterius) connects the thigh bone (femur) and tibia. As part of the ligamentous apparatus of the knee, it serves to stabilize the knee joint (Articulatio genus). Like the ligament structures of all joints, the anterior cruciate ligament consists mainly of collagen fibers, i.e. connective tissue. Although the anterior … Front cruciate ligament
