History During surgery for Osgood-Schlatter’s disease, the skin below the knee is opened and the shin bone is exposed. The aim of the operation is to remove the free pieces of bone that have become detached from the shin bone during the course of the disease. The bony extensions of the tibia, which have formed … History | Surgery for Osgood-Schlatter’s disease
Introduction A bruise in the knee is also known as “haemarthros”. The common word “haematoma” is synonymous with bruises on all parts of the body. A bruise can be thought of as the filling of a tissue with blood as a result of an injury or accident. General information Almost all tissues of the human … Bruise on the knee
Symptoms Small haematomas are often accompanied by only slight swelling and painful pressure. In addition, the affected area is visibly discoloured from the outside, first red, then blue, later yellow. In the case of larger bruises on the knee, a greater, permanent pain can occur. This is also known as tension pain, which is caused … Symptoms | Bruise on the knee
Recovery time from a bruise in the knee Smaller hematomas can be easily observed in their course by the colours they take on. From the moment of its formation until the swelling has completely subsided, it takes up to two weeks. Larger bruises, especially after operations, can last for weeks. A doctor should be consulted … Recovery time from a bruise in the knee | Bruise on the knee
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
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
