Treatment When the ligament is stretched, the most important thing is to protect the joint. If the ligament is stretched at the ankle, the foot should not be put under strain, so walking and standing should be avoided. If a ligament has been stretched during sports, all sports activity should be stopped immediately and a … Treatment | Elongation of the ligaments at the ankle
Definition Strain band elongation Band stretching means one or more bands that have been stretched beyond the pyhsiological measure hianus. This is accompanied by pain and functional impairment of the ankle joint. Causes Causes for ligament stretching at the ankle are usually overstrained physiological movements (e.g. excessive straddling of the foot etc). Very often, sports … Elongation of the ligaments at the ankle
Ligament stretching (syn. ligament strain) of the knee is caused by a violent movement of the knee joint beyond the normal extent and can affect both the inner and outer ligament. It is one of the most common sports injuries and can be caused, for example, by a sudden rotational movement of the knee. The … Strain of ligaments in the knee
General information The elbow joint consists of three components, the humerus, the ulna and the radius. Here, bending and stretching movements can be carried out, but rotating movements of the forearm are also possible. The elbow joint is surrounded by a taut joint capsule. In addition, it is stabilized by many muscles that extend from … Torn ligament at elbow
Operation As a rule, a torn ligament at the elbow heals well on its own if it occurs without accompanying symptoms. If there are also broken bones or torn ligaments, an operation is necessary in most cases. Depending on the extent of the damage, it may be necessary to restore the stability of the elbow … Operation | Torn ligament at elbow
Joints The knee joint connecting the upper and lower leg is a hinge joint. The knee joint is formed by the two condyles of the thigh and shin. The calf bone has no part of the knee joint. Between the lower leg and the foot lies the upper ankle joint. This is formed by the … Joints | Lower leg
Nerves The femoral nerve from the lumbar plexus sensitively innervates the medial side of the knee joint and the medial side of the lower leg up to the ankle joint. The sciatic nerve from the sacral plexus divides into its two main branches at the level of the hollow of the knee: The common fibular … Nerves | Lower leg
Therapy options on the lower leg A lower leg orthosis extends from the sole of the foot to the knee, leaving out the knee joint. It is made to fit perfectly and is used for the aftercare of the affected region after an injury. The lower leg orthosis takes over the functions of the leg … Therapy options on the lower leg | Lower leg
Lower leg amputation A transtibial amputation refers to the (surgical) removal of the lower leg. The leg below the knee joint is removed. This allows the joint to continue to function properly, medium-heavy tasks can still be performed, and walking for longer distances and on uneven ground is still possible. Nevertheless, this operation is a … Lower leg amputation | Lower leg
Summary The lower leg consists of two bony structures, the shin bone (tibia) and the calf bone (fibula). These are connected to the thigh via the knee joint and to the ankle bone (talus) via the upper ankle joint. The muscles of the lower leg are divided into three groups: Since these individual muscle groups … Summary | Lower leg
Introduction The lower leg is a part of the leg and lies between the foot and the thigh. These parts are connected to each other by corresponding joints. The lower leg itself consists of It is mainly used for locomotion and statics, so that the person can stand and walk safely. In addition, the muscles … Lower leg
Musculature On the lower leg, three muscle groups can be distinguished, each of which is located in its own muscle box and can therefore be easily separated from each other. All extensor muscles of the lower leg are innervated by the nervus fibularis (= peroneus) profundus. The tibialis anterior muscle has its origin in the … Musculature | Lower leg
