Sick leave The length of time one is put on sick leave for a torn inner ligament of the knee depends not least on the profession. However, a week in the resting phase is always necessary to allow the knee to rest. Whether you are then able to pursue your profession with a splint depends, … Sick leave | Torn inner ligament at the knee – How dangerous is that?
The dynamic hip screw (DHS) is a metal plate-screw construct that is attached to the femur. This procedure is one of several osteosynthesis options that reattach fractured bones using inserted materials. What is the dynamic hip screw? A fracture of the neck of the femur is repaired by surgery that preserves the femoral head. There … Dynamic Hip Screw: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Introduction Acetabular necrosis (also known as aseptic femoral head necrosis) is a bone disease in which bone tissue dies due to reduced blood flow to the femoral head. This results in arthrosis and deformities, which lead to pain and restricted mobility. The femoral head is the upper end of the thigh bone, which is part … Causes of femoral head necrosis
The cruciate ligaments are among the most important supporting ligamentous apparatus in the knee joint. Along with the inner ligament and the outer ligament, the cruciate ligaments provide stability in the joint. When the cruciate ligament is injured (cruciate ligament tear), joint stability is severely limited or no longer present. What is the cruciate ligament? … Cruciate Ligament: Structure, Function & Diseases
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
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 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 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
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 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 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
Classification of knee joint diseases Below you will find an overview of the most common diseases of the knee joint, arranged in order: Injuries to the ligaments of the knee joint Injuries to the bony structures of the knee joint Illnesses caused by overloading and wear and tear Inflammations in the knee Specific diseases of … Diseases of the knee joint
