Costs Elbow orthoses are available in many different price ranges. The price range starts at 20€ and goes up to over 300€. Of course the expensive orthoses are of higher quality and technically more complex. As with many technical devices, the principle applies that quality has its price. When buying an orthosis, the patient should … Costs | Elbow Orthosis
Vertebral body alignment, balloon dilatation, cementing of the vertebral body Definition Vertebroplasty: Vertebral body stabilization for vertebral body fractures, or prophylactically for imminent vertebral body fractures, by inserting bone cement without ballooning the vertebral body. Kyphoplasty: Vertebral body stabilization for vertebral body fractures, or prophylactically for impending vertebral body fractures, by introducing bone cement with … Vertebro- and kyphoplasty
Complications Complications in kyphoplasty are very rare (approximately 0.2% per fracture). The main risk is a leakage of bone cement from the vertebral body, which is, however, seen more frequently in vertebroplasty (vertebroplasty approx. 20-70%; kyphoplasty approx. 4-10%). The reason for this is the use of a more fluid bone cement and a higher pressure … Complications | Vertebro- and kyphoplasty
Synonym “Otitis media treatment “The middle ear is located between the eardrum (lat. : membrana tympania) and the inner ear. This includes the tympanic cavity (lat. : Cavitas tympanica) with the ossicles hammer, anvil and stirrup, as well as the auditory tube (lat. : Tuba auditiva) and the eardrum. In the case of an inflammation … Treatment of otitis media
Definiton The outer ankle fracture is a fracture of the fibula on the lower leg. It is one of the so-called ankle fractures and is the most common adult bone fracture in the leg area. The ankle joint of the foot is a connecting joint between the lower leg and the foot. The joint fork … Treating a fracture of the lateral malleolus without surgery
Therapy The first measures to be taken by the layperson in the case of an external ankle fracture are cooling, elevating and relieving the affected foot. A doctor should definitely be consulted, as only he or she can determine the extent of the fracture and thus the necessary therapy through appropriate examinations and imaging procedures. … Therapy | Treating a fracture of the lateral malleolus without surgery
Every year, about 16,000 Achilles tendons tear, especially under athletic stress. Definition The Achilles tendon (= tendo calcaneus (Achilles)) is the supposedly strongest tendon in the human body. It is located at the calcaneus tuber (= heel bone) and combines the end tendons of the three calf muscles as the end tendon of the musculus … Torn Achilles tendon
Symptoms As already explained above, the rupture of the Achilles tendon is accompanied by an audible bang (whiplash). In addition, the patient suffers from stabbing pain and is no longer capable of active plantar flexion due to calf compression. It is typical that the patient is no longer able to stand on one leg or … Symptoms | Torn Achilles tendon
History The course of the Achilles tendon tear is mainly influenced by the chosen treatment method. Surgical treatment methods can more often be accompanied by wound healing disorders and infections in the surgical area. With intensive therapy combined with physiotherapeutic training, the original mobility and performance capacity of the tendon can be regained in most … History | Torn Achilles tendon
Healing time The healing time of an Achilles tendon rupture depends on the severity of the rupture. If the tendon is completely torn, the duration of therapy is usually at least 6-8 weeks. The strain on the tendon should be slowly increased again and only return to the initial level after about 3 months. Heavy … Healing time | Torn Achilles tendon
Summary The Achilles tendon rupture (Achilles tendon rupture) is usually a sudden severing of the Achilles tendon. Only rarely does the Achilles tendon rupture occur with advance notice, for example through Achilles tendon pain or irritation. Consequently, people who are active in sports are more often affected by a rupture of the Achilles tendon than … Summary | Torn Achilles tendon
Aftercare It is important that the Achilles tendon is given enough time to regenerate, which is why careful follow-up treatment is urgently required. After an operation, good wound healing is essential for the further healing process. For this reason, care should be taken to irritate the surgical site as little as possible in the first … Aftercare | Operation of a torn Achilles tendon
