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
Introduction In medical terminology, bow legs are called genu valgum. This refers to an abnormal leg axis. The knees are too close together, while the feet are too far apart due to foot malpositions. In addition to the foot malpositions, vitamin deficiencies and especially calcium deficiency are often responsible for the knock-knees. Untreated knock-knees can … Operation of bow legs
Epiphyseodesis in children The term “Odesis” is used to describe a stiffening in the knee joint joint gap. This surgical technique offers another possibility to correct the knock-knees. Since it is a variant that aims to straighten the leg axis through the body’s own bone formation, this technique is only possible in children whose long … Epiphyseodesis in children | Operation of bow legs
