Symptoms Due to the different causes that can lead to an inflammation of the heel, the symptoms also differ somewhat, so that variable complaints are possible. The Achilles tendon inflammation manifests itself at the beginning with pinching pain usually 2-6 cm above the heel bone, initially limited to moments after longer periods of rest, such … Symptoms | Inflammation at the heel
Therapy In order to successfully counteract Achilles tendonitis or bursitis, the focus is on consistent relief and keeping the affected foot still. In addition, the signs of inflammation can be combated by cooling and by taking anti-inflammatory pain-relieving drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or diclofenac). If this is not sufficient, treatment can be extended to … Therapy | Inflammation at the heel
Introduction Peroneus tendons are the two tendons of the short and long fibula muscle (old name: Musculus peroneus longus et brevis; newer name: Musculus fibulais longus et brevis), which represent the attachment and thus also the connection between the foot bones and the musculature of the calf-side lower leg. The long fibula muscle originates at … Peroneal tendon syndrome
Symptoms Characteristic of the peroneal tendon syndrome is pain in the area of the outer ankle, which can occur mainly when the ankle is strained (especially when the inner side of the foot is lifted) but sometimes also at rest. A so-called “tarnishing pain” is also frequently reported, which occurs mainly in the morning after … Symptoms | Peroneal tendon syndrome
Introduction A heel spur is a pathological thorn-like bone outgrowth on the rear part of the foot. In medical terminology, the disease is also called exostosis. The heel spur is usually caused by overloading and the resulting pressure and tension on the heel. The development of such a heel spur takes several months and is … Tap heel spur
The Achilles tendon inflammation The diagnosis of Achilles tendonitis can usually be made on the basis of the symptoms described, some clinical tests and an ultrasound examination. Therefore, an acutely occurring Achilles tendon inflammation usually does not require a detailed diagnosis. However, people who have been suffering from Achilles tendonitis for a longer period of … Diagnosis of an Achilles tendon inflammation
Ultrasound of the Achilles tendon – You can see that! In the case of an Achilles tendon inflammation, different findings can be observed depending on the severity of the inflammation. It is important to compare both Achilles tendons with each other during the ultrasound examination. Thus, possibly degenerative processes, which are caused by a long-term … Ultrasound of the Achilles tendon – You can see that! | Diagnosis of an Achilles tendon inflammation
Claw toes can generally be treated in two different ways. A distinction must be made between conservative and surgical therapy. The conservative therapy includes all possibilities to treat the disease without surgical intervention. However, there is no healing, only an improvement of the symptoms. The claw toes can be healed by surgical measures. Conservative therapy … Therapy of claw toes
Surgical therapy The aim of the operation on claw toes is to correct the malpositioning and stiffening, as well as to relieve passive tendon tension by shortening the length of bone. In this procedure, a part of the toe bone is removed. The most frequently used operation is the Hohmann operation. It usually consists of … Surgical therapy | Therapy of claw toes
Introduction Splayfeet are the most common orthopedic foot malposition in Germany and also the one most frequently associated with pain. In many cases, splayfeet only occur in mild forms without any disease value. However, pain in the foot can sometimes occur, especially if people tend to have splayfeet or if they have already been diagnosed … Pain with splayfeet
Symptoms Slight splayfeet are in many cases not subject to any special therapy. However, if pain and significant restrictions occur, treatment must be carried out, whereby various methods are available. Conservative measures are in the foreground. In addition to the change to suitable and wide shoes, orthopedic insoles are also useful. These support the arch … Symptoms | Pain with splayfeet
Prognosis The prognosis for splayfeet, which cause pain, is good in most cases. With the above mentioned treatment options, the large number of patients can be helped well without pain remaining. If left untreated, splayfeet can take a worse course, the calluses become larger and corns and so-called hammer toes develop. The persistent pain then … Prognosis | Pain with splayfeet
