In the case of a total endoprosthesis, popularly known as an artificial knee, good pre- and post-operative care is essential for a smooth and rapid rehabilitation process without complications. Mobility, coordination and strength training play a central role in this. A team of doctors and therapists will accompany and professionally guide the patient before, during … Exercises with a knee TEP
Exercises with the Theraband 1) Strengthening For this exercise the Theraband is attached at hip level (for example to a door handle). Stand beside the door and attach the other end of the Theraband to the outer foot. Stand straight and upright, legs shoulder width apart. Now move the outer leg sideways, up against the … Exercises with the Theraband | Exercises with a knee TEP
Complications after surgery Complications after a knee TEP are mostly manifested by pain or a delayed rehabilitation process. An operation is always a major intervention and the causes that led to the necessity of a TEP, as well as a poor general condition of the knee joint are risk factors for subsequent complications. Among the … Complications after surgery | Exercises with a knee TEP
Summary In summary, stretching, strengthening, mobilization, stability and coordination exercises are an essential and major component of rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty. They not only ensure that the patient gets back on his or her feet as quickly as possible after the operation, but also provide a good foundation in preparation for the operation and … Summary | Exercises with a knee TEP
Occupational medicine, as a branch of medical science, deals with the interactions between health and work. It is still a fairly young branch of medicine, because the effects of occupational stress were not as present to earlier generations as they are today. What is occupational medicine? Occupational medicine, as a branch of medical science, deals … Occupational Medicine: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Joint diseases, especially degenerative changes (wear and tear diseases), represent the most common impairment of the musculoskeletal system in Germany. Almost every second person over the age of 45 is affected by joint pain. Medically, these diseases are summarized under the term arthropathy. What are joint diseases? Infographic of pain regions and affected joints in … Joint Diseases: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Synovium is also known as synovial fluid and has a high viscosity. In addition to nourishing the joint, its functions include reducing friction on the joint surfaces. In joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, the composition of synovial fluid changes. What is the synovium? The medical profession uses the term synovia to describe the lubricating fluid … Synovium: Structure, Function & Diseases
After the use of a knee TEP, there is still a lot of work to be done before the patient can cope with everyday life again without any problems. In the days after the operation, many patients still suffer from more or less pronounced post-operative pain. The pain symptoms can be explained by the major … Knee TEP symptoms/pain
Restricted movement Painkillers After your operation you will be given painkillers in the hospital, especially in the days after the operation. These can be administered either orally or intravenously, so that the patient is as painless as possible and can cope well with the initial light mobilization exercises. There is a choice of different groups … Restricted movement | Knee TEP symptoms/pain
Prognosis Thanks to modern surgical procedures and various forms of total endoprostheses, which are specially selected for each patient, the prognosis after knee TEP surgery is very good. Thanks to a well staggered rehabilitation plan and numerous follow-up examinations, most patients regain the full load-bearing capacity of the knee joint without complications. Although it is … Prognosis | Knee TEP symptoms/pain
A total knee endoprosthesis describes a form of prosthesis that represents a complete joint replacement, in this case the knee joint. If the knee joint can no longer be treated conservatively due to illness, wear and tear or injury and if there is irreparable damage, the knee TEP is the best treatment option for returning … Knee TEP
OP Duration The duration of surgery for a knee TEP is relatively short. If the procedure is uncomplicated, surgeons schedule 90-120 minutes for the procedure. If you look at the complex procedures during the operation, you will notice that a lot of time was saved before the procedure (e.g. measuring the joint and making the … OP Duration | Knee TEP