Introduction Internal rotation is the rotational movement of a limb around its longitudinal axis. The direction of rotation points inwards. The outer side of the limb is turned towards the body (medially). In order to perform an internal rotation, the joint must be a ball joint or a swivel/hinge joint. Ball joints are for example … Interior Rotation
Internal rotation of the knee The knee joint (Articulatio genus) is a composite joint consisting of the femur, kneecap and tibia and is one of the hinge joints. More precisely, the knee joint consists of the patellar joint, which is formed by the femur with the kneecap, and the popliteal joint, which is formed by … Internal rotation of the knee | Interior Rotation
Introduction The hip joint consists of two parts. These include the head of the thigh bone and the acetabulum, which is formed by the hip bone. The joint or joint cartilage can be damaged by age-related wear (arthrosis). This results in cartilage loss at the joint surfaces and deformation of the acetabulum, which causes pain … Artificial hip joint
OP Although the insertion of an artificial hip (hip prosthesis) is a common operation in Germany, it must be planned individually. Here, x-rays and special computer programs ensure that the prosthesis is created exactly and that the operation is planned precisely. The prosthesis to be inserted can be cemented or cementless. A combination of these … OP | Artificial hip joint
Complications Like any other operation, the insertion of an artificial hip joint involves risks. These can be minimized by well-trained personnel, compatible material selection and a good implementation of the previously planned operation. Furthermore, a dislocation (luxation) of the hip can occur after the operation. This is very painful and usually has to be put … Complications | Artificial hip joint
Dislocated An artificial hip joint can also be dislocated (luxated). In this case, the hip can be dislocated backwards or forwards. Possible reasons for the luxation are, for example, too early loading of the artificial hip joint after the operation so that supporting structures did not have enough time to regenerate. Incorrect or excessive movements … Dislocated | Artificial hip joint
Rehab As a rule, movement exercises to build up muscles are started on the first day after the operation. The patients are instructed by physiotherapists. After about six days, most patients are able to walk independently with the crutches. After discharge from the hospital, rehabilitation measures are carried out, which can be done on an … Rehab | Artificial hip joint
Arthroscopy of the hip is a surgical operation. It involves the use of a minimally invasive procedure to insert instruments into the joint, which allow for the assessment and, if necessary, repair of damaged structures. Before the introduction of arthroscopy of the hip joint, it was only possible to carry out this work on the … Arthroscopy of the hip
Risks of hip arthroscopy As with all operations, arthroscopy of the hip joint is not without risks. Nevertheless, since the introduction of arthroscopy of the joint, the risks have been enormously reduced compared to the previously common operations on the hip joint. Since the operation is performed under general anaesthesia, there are certain general risks … Risks of hip arthroscopy | Arthroscopy of the hip
Synonyms Latin: Musculus biceps femoris Definition The two-headed thigh muscle got its name from the fact that it has two separate origins at the posterior lower pelvis and the posterior lower thigh. These two “muscle heads” come together in their course and move towards the outer knee. The muscle belongs to the back thigh musculature, … Bilateral thigh muscle
Common diseases The biceps thigh muscle can be affected by damage to the sciatic nerve (“sciatica“). The two nerves that supply it (fibularis communis and tibialis) originate from the sciatic nerve. If there is serious damage, the entire ischio-crucial musculature on the back of the thigh can fail. As a result, the anterior thigh muscles … Common diseases | Bilateral thigh muscle
