Medical: Genu varum Definition The bow legs are among the axis malpositions. These are deviations from the normal axis. Bow legs are characterized by the fact that the axial deviation of the legs is directed laterally outwards. When viewed from the front, the deformity gives the impression of an “O”. The bow-leg in infants and … O – legs
Symptoms Generally speaking, pain is the first thing that occurs. Due to the malposition of the legs, the knee is constantly under incorrect load. In the case of bandy legs, the inner side of the knee joints is the most stressed. This leads to increased and above all early wear and tear of the knee … Symptoms | O – legs
Prophylaxis Apart from avoiding the underlying diseases or other triggering factors, unfortunately the development of bow legs cannot be prevented. Prognosis After the operation, a hospital stay of about 7 days is usually scheduled. Partial loading of the bone from the beginning is not only allowed, but also important to strengthen the bone structure. After … Prophylaxis | O – legs
Bow legs in adulthood Non-corrected malpositions of the joints can lead to sometimes serious complaints in the long run. Since the inner parts of the knee joints, or more precisely the inner thigh roll mound, are put under greater strain than the outer ones in bow legs, they wear out more over the years. This … Bow legs in adulthood | O – legs
In the following you will find an overview and short informative explanation of the most common ligament injuries of the knee joint. For detailed information, you will find a reference to the main article on the respective injury at the end of each section. The inner ligament runs along the inside of the knee and … Ligament injuries in the knee joint
Synonyms Popular cyst Synovial cyst Sacculation of the joint capsule Popliteal cyst Definition Baker cyst A Baker’s cyst is caused by a knee joint disease with chronic knee joint effusion. This results in a bulging (bulge) of the posterior joint capsule, comparable to an overflow valve. Alternatively, mechanical irritation of the muscles that are located … Baker cyst
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
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
Corrective osteotomy Definition A repositioning osteotomy is understood to be the removal of one or more bone connections from each other, the correction of the deviating axes and the rejoining of the bone connections in the presence of malpositioned joints. Rearrangement osteotomies are always performed when considerable axial displacement and malalignment has occurred in various … Conversion osteotomy
Aftercare Shortly after the operation, the affected joint should be spared and immobilized for the time being until the newly joined bone ends are in a stable condition again. Depending on the joint and the operation performed, this period of rest can last 6-12 weeks. It is necessary to take x-rays of the operated joint … Aftercare | Conversion osteotomy
