Muscle tension, postural deformities and wear and tear diseases. Over 20 million people in Germany complain of back pain, some of which is chronic. Causes of back pain Congenital malformations of the spine, a pelvic oblique stand, an unnoticed shortening of the legs, hollow back, flat feet or developmental disorders in childhood and adolescence can … Pain on Movement: Forms and Mechanisms of Development
Tendon rupture often occurs during sports. But a tendon tear can also occur when overstimulated tendons are suddenly subjected to mechanical overload. In the case of pre-stressed tendons, it can even happen that the tendon tears during everyday stress, while healthy tendons in principle only tear when they are subjected to extreme stress or external … Tendon Rupture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The thumb saddle joint connects the metacarpal bone of the thumb to the trapezoidal large polygonal bone. As a saddle joint, it allows the biaxial movements of flexion/extension and abduction/angulation. When the two directions of rotation are combined, the thumb saddle joint acts almost like a ball-and-socket joint. What is the thumb saddle joint? The … Thumb Saddle Joint: Structure, Function & Diseases
Temporomandibular joint disorders are generally due to a disturbed interaction of teeth, temporomandibular joints and jaw muscles. About 70 percent of Germans are affected by pain of varying degrees in the neck, head and face, which in many cases can be attributed to dysfunction or disease of the temporomandibular joint. What are temporomandibular joint disorders? … Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Movement pain or strain pain refers to pain that occurs only as a result of movement of the corresponding body part. In contrast, very little or no discomfort occurs at rest. It can originate from the joint or from the muscles and can affect the entire musculoskeletal system. What is motion pain? By the term … Movement Pain: Causes, Treatment & Help
Scrapes and small cuts on the hand can easily occur when handling tools or doing gardening or housework and are often not given further attention. However, if symptoms persist, hand infections must also be considered. What are hand infections? Hand infections often develop after an injury due to germs that can more easily penetrate the … Hand Infections (Panaritium, Paronychia, Phlegmon): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
If the kneecap has slipped out of its v-shaped sliding bearing, this is called a patellar luxation. With an incidence of about 6 in 100,000, patellar luxations are one of the most common injuries to the knee joint. What is a patellar luxation? Patellar luxation refers to a dislocation (luxation) of the kneecap (patella) in … Patellar Luxation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Night pain can occur in different parts of the body. However, most often arthritis patients or expectant mothers complain mainly of a night pain in the extremities. What is night pain? Night pain refers to pain symptoms occurring at rest or during the night. Night pain refers to pain symptoms that occur at rest or … Night Pain: Causes, Treatment & Help
The tweezer grip is established by the thumb saddle joint. Babies can only grasp simply at the beginning of life, but the tweezer grip establishes itself by the sixth to ninth month of life. The thumb saddle joint establishes the connection between the thumb and the metacarpal bone, and the large polygonal bone becomes involved. … Tweezer Handle: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
A torn lateral ligament of the knee is either the tear of the outer ligament, the inner ligament, or both ligaments. The rupture (tear) causes the knee joint to lose its stability and functionality. What is a torn lateral ligament of the knee? Schematic diagram of healthy cruciate ligaments and the different forms of cruciate … Lateral Knee Ligament Tear: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Osteochondrosis is a disease of the bones. Different types of the disease exist, in which, for example, the bones decompose or an unnaturally large cartilage layer is formed. Often wear and tear is the cause of the disease, which manifests itself through sometimes severe pain. What is osteochondrosis? The term osteochondrosis refers to a so-called … Osteochondrosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
