Frequency Symptoms Patients with a Baker cyst report recurrent knee and upper calf pain located on the back of the leg. In some cases, only an uncharacteristic feeling of tension in the hollow of the knee is reported. However, the extent of the complaints depends on the degree of activity of the fluid formation. After … Frequency | Baker cyst
Forecast Conservative measures usually only lead to an improvement of the symptoms caused by the Baker cyst. A disappearance or “drying up” of the Baker cyst is not to be expected when using purely conservative measures. Only an operative therapy of the cause of the excessive water formation in the knee joint (e.g. a meniscus … Forecast | Baker cyst
Summary The Baker’s cyst (popliteal cyst) in the hollow of the knee is a fluid-filled sac in the hollow of the knee. It is an indirect sign of damage to the knee joint. The damage in the knee joint (the causes of this can be wear and tear, i.e. arthrosis, meniscus damage or an underlying … Summary | Baker cyst
General Each person has his or her own gait. “Shuffle”, “waddle gait” or “walk over the big uncle” are just a few colloquial terms for gaits that can make a person unique. Most people who hear one of these terms, however, move within the normal range of gait diversity despite the variety. The typical gait … Internal rotation in children – Is it dangerous?
Consequences Muscles, ligaments and tendons adapt to this change over time and lose their function. The pelvis can now only be stabilized with difficulty and the transmission of force between the trunk and legs can no longer be carried out effectively. In the long term, this condition becomes noticeable through pain and often through early … Consequences | Internal rotation in children – Is it dangerous?
Exercises In general, a lot can be achieved in the follow-up treatment of a cruciate ligament rupture with consistent exercises. However, it is important to adjust the exercises exactly to the respective condition, since overloading can itself be harmful again. Exact exercise plans are available as books or e-books or can be discussed with the … Aftercare of a cruciate ligament rupture
Pain after the operation After surgery for a torn cruciate ligament, pain is a completely normal side effect of the healing process. (see: Symptoms of a torn cruciate ligament)Nevertheless, it is important to treat this pain sufficiently. It does not make sense to want to endure the pain. Especially after operations and in the subsequent … Pain after the operation | Aftercare of a cruciate ligament rupture
The course of an arthrosis usually extends over many years. The patient is usually not aware of the beginning of the disease. Only when the arthrosis has progressed do symptoms appear. The starting point of any arthrosis is damage to the cartilage coating, the so-called “cartilage damage“. This damage is often initially limited to a … Course of the arthrosis
Synonyms English: rupture /injury of collateral ligament Injury of the Ligamentum collaterale laterale Rupture of the outer ligament Definition outer band The outer ligament of the knee joint runs along the outside of the knee joint from the thigh bone to the calf bone. It is not fused with the joint capsule of the knee … Torn outer ligament of the knee
Introduction The knee joint is generally very susceptible to injuries and complaints. Due to the high weight load caused by the body weight alone, as well as by stress in many sports, knee problems and acute knee pain are not uncommon. Acute pain often occurs suddenly and is usually triggered by overloading or an accident. … Acute knee pain
Accident causes Among the causes of acute knee pain directly caused by accidents are Below is a brief informative description of the respective clinical picture. – Articular effusion Hofftitis Free joint body Acute Baker cyst Hematoma in the knee Cruciate ligament rupture Torn meniscus Sideband rupture (inner/outer band) Broken bone Patellar luxation Runner’s knee An … Accident causes | Acute knee pain
Synonyms Gonarthrosis, knee joint arthrosis, knee arthrosis Definition Osteoarthritis of the knee is an irreversible, progressive destruction of the knee joint, usually as a result of a permanent imbalance between load and capacity. Introduction At the age of 75, about 60-90% of people have osteoarthritis in one or more joints. Knee arthrosis is less common … Arthrosis in the knee
