Together, the thigh, lower leg and kneecap form the largest joint in our body: the knee. The anatomical shapes of the joint-forming bone ends do not fit exactly into each other, which is why the knee needs some auxiliary devices for stability and mobility, such as menisci, cruciate ligaments, bursae and many muscle tendons that … Physiotherapy for knee pain and diseases
Definition A puncture is a generic term for a variety of medical procedures. In most cases, a thin hollow needle or an appropriate instrument is used to puncture an organ, a body cavity or a blood vessel and either tissue or fluid is removed. A puncture can be used for diagnostic purposes, for example a … Puncture
How does the doctor prepare the puncture? Whether preparation is necessary prior to a puncture depends on the type of procedure. In general, a hygienic procedure is indicated to prevent infection. Therefore, the puncture area must be disinfected in advance. Depending on the destination of the puncture, special positioning may be necessary (e.g. sitting and … How does the doctor prepare the puncture? | Puncture
Risks of the procedure The general risks associated with any type of puncture include bleeding, infection and injury to organs, nerves or blood vessels. In addition, the puncture site can also cause severe pain. These risks vary depending on where the puncture is performed. In the case of a superficial puncture such as taking blood … Risks of the procedure | Puncture
Special punctures A puncture of the knee joint may be indicated for two different reasons. On the one hand, to drain a possible joint effusion and to examine it if necessary. Whether this is clear, purulent or rather bloody can provide important information about the cause and thus enable a targeted treatment. Pain can be … Special punctures | Puncture
Definition The popliteal fossa is an anatomical structure on the back of the knee. It is diamond-shaped and is bordered on the outside by the biceps femoris muscle – the two-headed thigh muscle. The semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles are joined inwards, i.e. towards the middle of the knee. Both ensure flexion and internal rotation of … Hollow of the knee
Knee pit tapen For some years now, you can see more and more athletes running around with adhesive tapes in the most colorful colors. But what is a tape good for, and can it help with pain in the knee and the hollow of the knee?First of all, one has to distinguish between “kinesio-tapes” and … Knee pit tapen | Hollow of the knee
Thrombosis A particularly dangerous complication of pain in the hollow of the knee is thrombotic vascular occlusion of an arterial or venous nature. In most cases, this is a thrombus, i.e. a blood clot that attaches itself to narrow points in the venous system. Such a thrombus has no contact with the vessel wall, and … Thrombosis | Hollow of the knee
Diagnosis Pain in the hollow of the knee can have a wide range of causes. To exclude a Baker cyst, an MRI is usually performed. An MRI can also detect 90% of all meniscus damage. Unfortunately, this procedure is very expensive (1000- 2000€ per imaging) and therefore not always the first choice. An orthopedic or … Diagnosis | Hollow of the knee
Pain in the hollow of the knee in children Children, especially those of kindergarten or primary school age, can complain about pain in their legs.The pain is then usually localized in the back of the knee, calves or hip. There are two important causes: Firstly, it can be a so-called growth pain, the cause of … Pain in the hollow of the knee in children | Pain in the hollow of the knee
Pain in the hollow of the knee and thigh The muscles of the thigh are involved in the limitation of the popliteal fossa (see “Biceps tendon tendinosis”). Therefore, diseases, strains and tears of the thigh musculature, especially of the biceps femoris muscle, can cause pain in the hollow of the knee. This pain can radiate … Pain in the hollow of the knee and thigh | Pain in the hollow of the knee
Pain in the calf Calf pain often feels like a nagging pain that comes from the depths.However, these pains, especially the chronic ones, are often of a rather superficial nature. They usually result from tension in the muscles, their fasciae or the connective tissue. These tensions can be felt from the outside as hardenings. The … Pain in the calf | Pain in the hollow of the knee
