Kinesiotaping Kinesiotape is often used for instabilities. This supports the function of the tendons and can lead to an improved feeling of stability. However, the use of Kinesiotape is a symptomatic and not a causal treatment! This means that the cause of the instability is not treated.Since Kinesiotaping is not a permanent solution, it should … Kinesiotaping | Ankle joint instability
Ankle joint bandages Bandages are often replaced by tapes. Especially at night, when the joint is not consciously secured and unwanted movements can easily occur, light, soft bandages are used to gently secure the joint. Otherwise, the same applies as for splints and tape bandages: An appropriate and conscious use of bandages can be quite … Ankle joint bandages | Ankle joint instability
Ankle instability is an instability or feeling of instability originating from the capsular ligament apparatus of the ankle. Normally, the ankle joint is secured by numerous ligaments and enclosed by a joint capsule. However, if these no longer stabilize the joint sufficiently, symptoms usually occur. These manifest themselves directly through a feeling of instability, but … Ankle joint instability
Exercises The exercises against instability in the ankle joint should be performed regularly. The emphasis is on proper and conscientious execution. It is not primarily a matter of building up strength, but rather a training of coordination. If an acute ligament injury has occurred, the exercises should only be started after approval by the doctor … Exercises | Ankle joint instability
Physiotherapy In physiotherapy, exercises are performed together with the patients to improve the stability of the ankle joint. The therapy is always structured in such a way that the exercises begin simply and become increasingly difficult and can sometimes be supplemented by additional treatments. For example, the therapist can apply slight resistance to the patient’s … Physiotherapy | Ankle joint instability
The term hip dysplasia refers to all congenital or acquired malpositions of the hip joint in a newborn. The position of the hip joint is important for the optimal distribution of force on the joint. The aim is to keep the load on the joint as low as possible and to ensure free and pain-free … Childhood hip dysplasia
Progression/Prediction If the child is not treated for hip dysplasia, the course of the disease may become progressive and wear and tear and dislocation may follow. Early detection of hip dysplasia is just as important for the further course of the disease as timely treatment. By counteracting the course of the disease early on, the … Progression/Prediction | Childhood hip dysplasia
OP The indication for a surgical intervention depends on the severity of the hip dysplasia and the pain of the child. The conservative approach to treatment is increasingly preferred and is the first to be exhausted. If there has already been severe wear and tear in the hip, a total endoprosthesis can be inserted into … OP | Childhood hip dysplasia
Introduction Instabilities occur primarily in the shoulder joint, which can be explained by the anatomy of the shoulder joint. The relatively large head of humerus contrasts with a much smaller glenoid cavity, whose joint surface is only about one third of that of the head of humerus. This anatomical structure of the glenohumeral joint allows … Shoulder joint instability
When do we speak of an overstretched thumb? The thumb is the only finger that consists of only two phalanges. The basic joint of the thumb is particularly flexible for this. The individual thumb joints are stabilized by ligament structures. The ligaments are located on the inside and outside of the joints. Particularly as a … Overstretched thumb
Diagnosis The diagnosis of an overstretched thumb is first suspected on the basis of the so-called anamnesis. During this initial questioning of the affected person by the physician a trauma or accident should be recalled, otherwise the probability of an overstretched thumb is rather small. Afterwards the thumb should be examined, whereby a pressure and … Diagnosis | Overstretched thumb
Healing time The healing time of an overstretched thumb is usually several weeks. At first, the affected ligament should be spared. Depending on the severity of the injury, about two to six weeks should be planned for this. Afterwards, the thumb can be used functionally again. During this time, physiotherapy can improve the mobility and … Healing time | Overstretched thumb
