Distortion: Description A distortion (sprain) is an injury to the ligaments (ligaments) or the joint capsule. It is usually caused by twisting of the joint. The ligaments serve to stabilize the joints. They guide the movement and ensure that the joint moves only to a certain extent. The ligaments are made of elastic collagen fibers. … Sprain (Distortion): Causes, Treatment
Cervical spinal distortion is the result of whiplash injury. Synonyms for the symptomatology are whiplash syndrome. The consequences of this trauma are mostly harmless but painful soft tissue injuries such as pulled muscles. In severe cases, rare injuries of ligaments, intervertebral discs or bones may also occur. Causes Causes of cervical spine distortion are so-called … HWS distortion – you need to know all that
Exercises Exercises should be performed when the physician has ruled out the possibility of injuries to the structures of the cervical spine. If no injuries are present, the following exercises can help to improve mobility and relieve pain: IMPORTANT for all following exercises: Approach your pain slowly and do not work too hard into the … Exercises | HWS distortion – you need to know all that
Duration The duration of the healing process varies greatly and depends on how severe the trauma was and on the psychosocial situation of the person concerned. A mild trauma, where the person can recover for a few days and does a self-exercise program, will not cause any further symptoms after about two weeks. If the … Duration | HWS distortion – you need to know all that
Definition The ski thumb is usually a painful ligament injury. This usually results in a complete tear of the collateral ligament (med. ligamentum ulnare or ulnarens collateral ligament) at the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb. The ligament can be torn at various points. There are three different medical localizations: Sometimes the ligament injury can be … Ski thumb
Clinical Classification There are four different stages of the ski thumb: Sprain with smaller fiber tears of the band. One also speaks of a distortion Complete tearing of the ligament (rupture) Bony ligament rupture Dislocation (luxation) in the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb Complication In the case of a ski thumb shape, part of the … Clinical Classification | Ski thumb
Prognosis If the strap is adapted and stitched exactly or directly and consistently after the injury, the ski thumb has a good prognosis. During ligament plastic surgery, movement may be restricted or the instability may persist. All articles in this series: Ski thumb Clinical Classification Prognosis
A sprain of the wrist, also known as a sprain in medical terminology, can quickly occur during a fall and often occurs in the context of sports injuries. If you fall, you instinctively try to support yourself on the ground with your hand spread. The impact does not always have to result in a direct … Wrist sprained
Sprain vs. fractured After a fall on the wrist, the symptoms cannot always rule out the possibility of a broken bone. In the case of a sprain, the surrounding ligaments and the joint capsule are often overstretched and strained. These injuries can cause severe pain, which can make the person concerned uncertain whether the bone … Sprain vs. fractured | Wrist sprained
Diagnostics The diagnosis can often be made by the affected person himself or by a doctor. Signs of a sprain are a swollen joint, a haematoma due to bruising, pain and yet the joint can still be slightly strained. The doctor will ask about the exact course of the accident in the medical history and … Diagnostics | Wrist sprained
Association The dressing is also one of the first measures to be taken after the accident. It is applied with a little pressure so that it can prevent swelling through compression. Similar to a tape bandage, it provides support for the joint and supports the joint structures under load. In the acute phase, an ice … Association | Wrist sprained
The Aircast splint is an orthosis designed to stabilize the ankle joint. What is an aircast splint? The Aircast splint is an orthosis that serves to stabilize the ankle joint. The Aircast splint acts as a stabilizer for the ankle joint. It belongs to the group of orthoses. Orthoses are medical devices that serve to … Aircast Splint: Applications & Health Benefits