Introduction/Definition Arthrosis (joint wear and tear) of the ankle describes a degenerative (wear-related) change in the upper ankle joint, which usually occurs after a previous illness or due to overloading. Due to the heavy strain on the upper ankle joint, osteoarthritis is a very common disease, which can, however, be very well treated conservatively at … Ankle Joint Arthrosis
Cause Arthrosis of the ankle joint most frequently occurs after fractures of the upper ankle joint have healed into a malposition. Indoor athletes such as basketball or soccer players are particularly affected. They often compress or break their ankle joint during sports and thus have a significantly increased risk of developing arthrosis over the years. … Cause | Ankle Joint Arthrosis
Diagnostics Already in the anamnesis valuable hints can be collected.In addition, previous injuries to the ankle joint or inflammatory joint diseases can provide evidence of ankle arthrosis. Imaging techniques are used for precise diagnosis: Such are pain characters, Pain intensity and Time of pain often a good indication. Especially x-rays in two planes under load … Diagnostics | Ankle Joint Arthrosis
Sports in case of arthrosis of the ankle Arthrosis of the ankle joint is, in contrast to most other joint arthroses of the body, a disease that often affects young people. Sports injuries are the most common cause of ankle arthrosis. Here, ankle fractures in particular are regarded as known triggers of the disease. If … Sports in case of arthrosis of the ankle | Ankle Joint Arthrosis
Summary Arthrosis of the ankle joint is a very common problem due to the heavy load. In most cases, previous injuries or a rheumatic disease are the cause of arthrosis. However, constant overloading due to massive overweight or heavy loads can also cause ankle arthrosis. The arthrosis is clinically manifested by severe pain, initially during … Summary | Ankle Joint Arthrosis