By the term stiff joints or joint stiffness, physicians understand a stiffening of joints, which results in a restriction of movement. This can have various causes and accordingly also appear differently pronounced. Under certain circumstances, diseases can lead to irreparable stiffening of the affected joints, which makes surgery necessary. What are stiff joints? Stiff joints, … Stiff Joints (Joint Stiffness): Causes, Treatment & Help
Broken bones, torn ligaments, sprains, bruises and Co. : They all need to be fixed, stabilized or immobilized. Mostly this still happens today with a plaster cast. In the meantime, however, there are also plaster substitutes. However, these also bring advantages and disadvantages compared to the ordinary plaster. What is a plaster substitute? In part, … Plaster Substitute: Applications & Health Benefits
Goldenhar syndrome (dysplasia oculoauricularis or oculo-auriculo-vertebral dysplasia) is a rare congenital defect. It refers to a combination of malformations that affect the face. They usually occur on one side and can vary widely. What is Goldenhar syndrome? Goldenhar syndrome is a congenital malformation that is one of the gill arch syndromes and is estimated to … Goldenhar Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
In medicine, the term mobility is usually associated with the joints of the body. The extent of mobility is indicated for joints by the neutral-zero method. Joint stiffness can be documented in this way. What is mobility? In medical usage, mobility is often associated with the joints of the body. Numerous movement processes occur in … Mobility: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The term ankylosis refers to a stiffening of the joint. This is not caused by muscles – that would then be a contracture – but by disease processes in the joint itself. In most cases, it is inflammatory processes that lead to connective tissue scarring and thus to immobility of the joint bodies. What is … Ankylosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Mandibular retrognathia is a backward displacement of the mandible in relation to the base of the skull. The term mandibular retrognathia refers only to the description of the position of the mandible, but not its size. Also, mandibular retrognathia does not characterize the position of the maxilla and mandible in relation to each other. What … Mandibular Retrognathia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The functional position of the hand represents the most mechanically favorable constellation for certain hand activities. Impaired function can significantly reduce quality of life. What is the functional position? The functional position of the hand is commonly used when grasping and holding objects, regardless of whether all or individual fingers are used. The hand is … Functional Position: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
