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Treatment/therapy for biceps tendon rupture | Physiotherapy for torn ligaments in the shoulder

Treatment/therapy for biceps tendon rupture The biceps muscle on the upper arm is divided into two tendons (long and short biceps tendon), which are anchored to the bone at different points. The long biceps tendon is more frequently affected, it passes through a bone canal and is therefore susceptible to signs of wear and tear. … Treatment/therapy for biceps tendon rupture | Physiotherapy for torn ligaments in the shoulder

Surgery after a torn ligament of the shoulder | Physiotherapy for torn ligaments in the shoulder

Surgery after a torn ligament of the shoulder In the surgical treatment of an acromioclavicular joint dislocation (Tossy 3), the clavicle is reattached to the acromion using wires, screws or a plate. The affected ligaments can be secured with a suture. Attached metal can be removed when the ligaments have healed, i.e. after about 6-8 … Surgery after a torn ligament of the shoulder | Physiotherapy for torn ligaments in the shoulder

Cervical Trauma TherapyTreatment

Trauma of the cervical spine is said to occur when strong forces have been exerted on the cervical spine as a result of an accident. The consequences of the trauma are different. Mild trauma manifests itself in mild to moderate pain and tension in the shoulder and neck region, as well as in temporary painful … Cervical Trauma TherapyTreatment

Causes | Cervical Trauma TherapyTreatment

Causes The causes of trauma to the cervical spine are usually so-called high speed traumas.These are mostly accidents in which the body is abruptly braked from a high speed. The most common is “whiplash“, which occurs in road traffic as a result of rear-end collisions. The physical law of inertia ensures that the driver’s head … Causes | Cervical Trauma TherapyTreatment

Trauma after a fall | Cervical Trauma TherapyTreatment

Trauma after a fall After a severe acute trauma, the rescue service is usually on site and will provide the affected person with a cervical collar to stabilize the cervical spine for transport to hospital. There all necessary examinations are carried out. If necessary, the affected person is kept in hospital for observation. If there … Trauma after a fall | Cervical Trauma TherapyTreatment

Femoral neck fracture

General/Introduction The femoral neck fracture (Syn. femoral neck fracture), describes a fracture of the femur near the hip joint. Usually, a fall on the side is the reason for a fracture of the neck of the femur. Due to the increased tendency to fall and slower reflexes, it is a common injury for older people. … Femoral neck fracture

Symptoms | Femoral neck fracture

Symptoms In the foreground of the complaints are strong pains, which are movement-dependent and become even worse with passive hip flexion. Often there is also a malposition of the leg in the hip. This is also a diagnostic sign of the fracture process. Typically, a completely displaced fracture, for example, results in a shortening of … Symptoms | Femoral neck fracture

Femoral neck fracture in children | Femoral neck fracture

Femoral neck fracture in children The thigh bone (femur) is the strongest bone in the human body, and therefore breaks in healthy young people only in the case of strong violence, such as a fall from a great height. Due to generally better healing processes in children, conservative therapies can be justified far more often … Femoral neck fracture in children | Femoral neck fracture

Summary | Femoral neck fracture

Summary The fracture of the neck of the femur is the clinical picture of the elderly person and is usually caused by a fall to the side. It can be classified according to the angle of the fracture gap (Pauwels) and the displacement of the fragments (Garden). These classifications are used to decide on therapy … Summary | Femoral neck fracture

Late consequences of a fracture of the femoral neck

Introduction The fracture of the femoral neck (syn. : femoral neck fracture) is one of the most common fractures in older people. A banal fall is sufficient in many cases as an accident mechanism. As a result of reduced bone density in osteoporosis, the risk of such injuries increases. The neck of the femur is … Late consequences of a fracture of the femoral neck

Hip Arthrosis | Late consequences of a fracture of the femoral neck

Hip Arthrosis Hip arthrosis is a disease of the hip joint caused by wear and tear of structures close to the joint. Secondary hip arthrosis can result in the subsequent installation of a hip prosthesis. An untreated femoral head necrosis can cause the development of secondary hip arthrosis. Further causes of hip arthrosis as a … Hip Arthrosis | Late consequences of a fracture of the femoral neck

Leg length difference | Late consequences of a fracture of the femoral neck

Leg length difference A functional leg length difference can occur as a late consequence after surgical treatment of a femoral neck fracture. As a result of impaired fracture healing or loosening of implants, the formation of an asymmetrical leg axis is possible. The diagnosis of a leg length difference is usually made clinically. Over time, … Leg length difference | Late consequences of a fracture of the femoral neck