Ligament stretching (syn. ligament strain) of the knee is caused by a violent movement of the knee joint beyond the normal extent and can affect both the inner and outer ligament. It is one of the most common sports injuries and can be caused, for example, by a sudden rotational movement of the knee. The … Strain of ligaments in the knee
Introduction The type of surgery for an external meniscus lesion depends on both the extent of the tear and the age of the patient. Depending on the type of tear, it can either be sutured (meniscus suture), partially removed or completely removed and then replaced by a transplant (artificial meniscus). Regardless of the type of … Surgery of the outer meniscus
Summary Depending on the outer meniscus lesion, the surgical technique is selected. In most cases, an attempt will be made to reattach the tear in the outer meniscus using a meniscus suture in the OR. This reduces the formation of knee joint arthrosis. In some cases, however, meniscal suturing is not possible. In these cases, … Summary | Surgery of the outer meniscus
The outer ligament of the knee joint (Ligamentum collaterale fibulare) is one of the most important ligaments of the knee joint and must therefore withstand correspondingly high loads. Overstretching of the outer ligament often occurs in certain ball sports and running and is usually very unpleasant for the persons affected. The injury is typically accompanied … Outer ligament extension of the knee
Cause Sports injuries are at the forefront of the development of an external ligament strain. Certain ball and martial arts in particular can often be associated with the development of an external ligament strain. For example, ball sports such as football, basketball or handball often involve a twisting of the ligaments and physical contact with … Cause | Outer ligament extension of the knee
Forecast The individual prognosis of an external ligament extension is essentially dependent on the involvement of other structures of the knee as well as individual factors of the affected person. In general, the prognosis of an extension of the external ligament can be considered very good if the injury is treated consistently. Complications are rare … Forecast | Outer ligament extension of the knee
The so-called X-legs, also known medically as genu valga, are axial malpositions of the legs. This is caused by the knees moving more towards the center of the leg axis than the actual leg axis. Since this means that the load (especially the body weight) is not distributed over the joints as anatomically intended, problems, … X-Legs for children
Symptoms X Legs can remain asymptomatic for a long time. Especially in childhood, the malposition can often be compensated for well. If there are complaints, these are usually expressed by pain in the knee itself, or, if the cause is there, as pain in the hip or pain in the foot. But even if the … Symptoms | X-Legs for children
Prophylaxis A targeted prophylaxis is not possible. Also a correction of the incorrect load with insoles, as with adults, is to be seen rather critically with children. With X legs, however, care should be taken to reduce the already increased load as much as possible, e.g. by reducing overweight and sports that are easy on … Prophylaxis | X-Legs for children
What can you do? – therapy In order to counteract the “water” in the knee in the long term, the cause of the knee joint effusion should generally be investigated. In most cases, the effusion can only be eliminated if the underlying trigger is removed (e.g. cruciate ligament or meniscus lesions). Generally accepted therapy methods … What can you do? – therapy | Water in the knee
Introduction If fluid or water collects in the knee, this is usually referred to as a knee joint effusion. The reason for this is that the fluid is usually located within the capsule of the knee joint, although it is by no means water in the actual sense, as it is colloquially referred to as … Water in the knee
Symptoms An accumulation of fluid in the knee joint primarily leads to a visible swelling of the knee, the extent of which depends on the volume. The pressure of the fluid inside the joint capsule usually also irritates nerves inside the capsule, which can lead to pain in the knee joint. This can occur at … Symptoms | Water in the knee
