Diagnostics As a rule, the symptoms and medical history (anamnesis) of the accident are already indicative of an external meniscus lesion. In addition, the clinical examination reveals a clear painfulness under pressure over the affected outer joint space. In the case of a joint effusion, this must also be palpated. There are various clinical tests, … Diagnostics | External meniscus lesion
Introduction The menisci (moon-shaped corpuscles) are disc-shaped cartilages, of which there is one inside and one outside in each knee joint. The menisci increase the contact area between the thigh and the lower leg. Furthermore, they have a stabilizing function in the knee joint. The fibrous cartilage of the menisci also has a high degree … Meniscus irritation
Is it possible to distinguish between meniscus irritation and meniscus tearing? The meniscus irritation is often not clearly distinguishable from meniscus tear by the symptoms. An irritation is in most cases not so painful. However, both injuries can cause increased pain during movement or strain. A torn meniscus is also often accompanied by an inhibition … Is it possible to distinguish between meniscus irritation and meniscus tearing? | Meniscus irritation
How long should the sports break be? How long the meniscus irritation persists depends on the extent of the damage and the treatment measures of the person affected. A sports break of about 4 weeks should be observed in any case, so that the healing process is not hindered by further overloading. During this time, … How long should the sports break be? | Meniscus irritation
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
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
