Nocturnal pain If there is pain in the lower leg at night, which wakes the person up from sleep, it is usually a calf cramp. This usually lasts no longer than a few minutes and is harmless despite the sometimes severe symptoms. If cramps occur frequently, magnesium can be taken as a preventive measure. However, … Nocturnal pain | Pain in the lower leg
Could this also be a slipped disc in the lumbar spine? A herniated disc in the lumbar spine (lumbar spine) often causes pain that radiates from the back into the leg. In addition, it can also lead to pain in the leg. If, however, only pain occurs in the lower leg, a herniated disc of … Could this also be a slipped disc in the lumbar spine? | Pain in the lower leg
Therapy In general, pain in the lower leg can be treated with the classic painkillers. However, since the pain often has a concrete cause, it is more sensible to eliminate it. In case of muscle strain, there are ointments that not only relieve the pain but also promote the healing of the muscle. An example … Therapy | Pain in the lower leg
Definition/introduction The AO classification (= Working Group for Osteosynthesis Questions), also known as the classification, was introduced in order to provide a clear description of fractures. This classification is valid worldwide and serves as a basis for standardized bone fracture treatment. This makes it possible to describe fractures (fractures) in a standardized way and thus … AO Classification
Example For clarification and a better understanding of the AO classification, 2 examples are given below:32- A1: This would be the code for a femur fracture (3) concerning the bone shaft (2). It is a simple fracture (A), which is generally classified as a light fracture (1). 21- C3: This code would be the code … Example | AO Classification
Nerves on the thigh The nerval innervation of the thigh is carried out via the various nerves from the pelvic nerve plexus (Plexus lumbosacralis). From the lumbar plexus emerges the genitofemoral nerve, which sensitively innervates the scrotum and a small part on the inner side of the thigh. The femoral nerve also originates from the … Nerves on the thigh | Thigh
Diseases of the thigh The fracture of the femoral neck (also called just femoral neck fracture) is a very common fracture. It mainly affects postmenopausal women and patients suffering from osteoporosis. Anatomically, the femoral neck fracture is divided into a medial (inside the joint capsule) and a lateral (outside the joint capsule) fracture. Furthermore, the … Diseases of the thigh | Thigh
Summary The thigh consists of the largest tubular bone (femur) of the human body and numerous muscles, which are used especially for locomotion and for standing upright. They are divided into three large groups: The thigh is connected to the trunk via the hip joint and to the lower leg via the knee joint. Various … Summary | Thigh
General information The thigh is the upper part of the leg between hip and knee, or between buttocks and lower leg. It has a strongly developed musculature, which serves mainly for locomotion and statics. The extent of movement in the hip and knee joint, however, is much less pronounced than on the upper arm. Thigh … Thigh
Femoral neck The femoral neck (collum femoris) is the anatomical section of the femur that connects the shaft (corpus femoris) with the head (caput femoris). A certain angle is formed between the collum and the corpus femoris (the collum-diaphyseal angle), which should be between 125 and 135 degrees. On the one hand, the neck of … Femoral neck | Thigh
Joints The hip joint represents the connection between thigh and hip (Articulatio coxae). It is a nut joint, a special form of the ball joint. The head of the joint is clearly more than halfway in the acetabulum. The socket (acetabulum) is formed by the pelvis, the joint head is the head of the femur … Joints | Thigh
Definition A skin rash (exanthema) describes a temporary irritation of the skin, which can have various causes and appear in many different ways. The reddened areas of skin can be covered with nodules, crusts, spots, blisters, scales or wheals. They are usually caused by an allergy or infection or as a result of a side … Skin rash on lower leg
