Diagnostics The diagnosis always begins with a medical consultation with the patient. By describing the course of the accident and the symptoms, the doctor can already make the first suspected diagnosis. This is followed by a physical examination. However, a clear diagnosis can only be made by X-ray examination. The X-ray examination must always be … Diagnostics | Fracture of a tarsal bone
Complications Sometimes it happens that the immobilization of the foot during the healing process causes muscle atrophy. In addition, premature osteoarthritis of the bone can occur after a fracture. In the case of arthrosis, cartilage atrophy occurs so that bone rubs against bone. This happens when the healing process causes the joint surfaces to become … Complications | Fracture of a tarsal bone
Introduction The tarsal bones include a total of seven bones. These include the talus (talus), the calcaneus (calcaneus), the scaphoid (Os naviculare, see: scaphoid fruit in the foot), the cuboid bone (Os cuboideum) and three sphenoid bones (Ossa cuneiformia). A fracture of the talus or heel bone is particularly common. Both are important for the … Fracture of a tarsal bone
Syndesmosis (Membrana interossea) is the term used to describe the connective tissue membrane that connects the fibula and shinbone and is thus necessary for stabilizing the ankle joint. In the lower part, close to the ankle, the syndesmosis guarantees this stability in cooperation with the outer and inner ligaments. If the ankle joint is twisted … Syndesmoseriss
Prognosis: Ability to work After one to two weeks, sedentary activities such as desk work and office work can be resumed. When moving around at the workplace, the consistent use of walking aids must be observed. Standing activities must first be avoided. A possible use at the workplace depends on the clinic of the injured … Prognosis: Ability to work | Syndesmoseriss
