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Course of disease in cavernous hemangioma | Cavernous hemangioma – How dangerous is it?

Course of disease in cavernous hemangioma The disease usually occurs during birth or a few days after birth. Either the cavernous hemangioma disappears after months or years, it remains the same size and does not cause any problems, or it grows and needs treatment. No new hemangiomas develop in the course of life, but they … Course of disease in cavernous hemangioma | Cavernous hemangioma – How dangerous is it?

To PDA/PDK | Epidural hematoma

To PDA/PDK Epidural anaesthesia (PDA) is a procedure in which the anaesthetic is injected directly into the epidural space (also called the epidural space). For a single administration of the drug, a needle is inserted between the vertebral bodies and the anesthetic is injected directly. If the duration of the drug treatment is to last … To PDA/PDK | Epidural hematoma

Diagnostics | Epidural hematoma

Diagnostics Due to the characteristic clinical picture of an epidural hematoma, the diagnosis is often abbreviated. The doctor’s knowledge and interpretation can be supported or confirmed by imaging techniques. The clinical picture is characterized by the staggered symptomatology and the uneven pupil size. In addition, the unilateral loss of various bodily functions and the progressive … Diagnostics | Epidural hematoma

Effect on spine and spinal cord | Epidural hematoma

Effect on spine and spinal cord There is naturally not much space in the spine. The spinal cord fills most of the space with the surrounding cerebrospinal fluid. If a haematoma occurs due to bleeding in the epidural space, this can quickly affect the spinal cord. While initial pressure can be very painful, but is … Effect on spine and spinal cord | Epidural hematoma

Prognosis | Epidural hematoma

Prognosis Due to the serious complications, the mortality rate for epidural hematomas is relatively high. Even if the relief surgery is performed and the bruise is removed, the patient dies in 30 to 40% of cases. If the patient survives the injury, there is the question of consequential or late damage. A fifth of all … Prognosis | Epidural hematoma

Epidural hematoma

An epidural hematoma is a bruise that is located in the epidural space. It is located between the outermost meninges, the dura mater, and the skull bone. Normally, this space does not exist in the head and is only caused by pathological changes, such as bleeding. The situation is different in the spine: here the … Epidural hematoma

OP | Patella tendon irritation

OP Normally, a patellar tendon irritation can be treated conventionally, i.e. without surgical measures. However, in very rare cases, surgical intervention can be considered as a therapeutic measure. This is especially the case in chronic and very long-lasting patellar tendon irritation. Due to the persistent inflammation, the tendon degenerates and shortens.During an operation, the damaged … OP | Patella tendon irritation

Funicular myelosis

Definition Triggered by a chronic vitamin B12 deficiency, funicular myelosis results in the regression of certain spinal cord areas. Symptoms Funicular myelosis is characterized by a breakdown of the myelin sheaths surrounding the nerves (so-called demyelination). If this sheathing of the nerve cells is missing, malfunctions and short circuits occur in the transmission of nerve … Funicular myelosis

Diagnostics | Funicular myelosis

Diagnostics During the physical examination, the following features of funicular myelosis are particularly noticeable: If the water in the spinal canal (liquor) is also examined, two thirds of the affected patients show an increase in protein. The measurement of nerve conduction velocity (electroneurography) shows a slowdown in about three-quarters of the patients, which is partly … Diagnostics | Funicular myelosis

Therapy | Funicular myelosis

Therapy Funicular myelosis is treated with vitamin B12 injections or infusions. This substitution may be necessary for years until the actual cause of the reduced vitamin B12 content in the body can be eliminated. Prognosis The prognosis for funicular myelosis is very good and a complete cure is possible if the clinical picture or the … Therapy | Funicular myelosis

Patella tendon irritation

Definition Patellar tendon irritation or patellar tendon tip syndrome (tendinitis patellae or tendinosis patellae) is an inflammation of the patellar tendon. The patellar tendon is the continuation of the front thigh muscle (M. quadriceps femoris). The task of the patellar tendon is to transmit the force from the thigh to the lower leg, thus enabling … Patella tendon irritation

Symptoms | Patella tendon irritation

Symptoms Typically, an irritation of the patellar tendon becomes noticeable through pain in the patella, which is usually unilateral, but can also affect both sides. Usually, the pain increases under stress, especially during sports, climbing stairs and walking downhill. However, the pain can also occur during everyday movements and can be triggered by tensing the … Symptoms | Patella tendon irritation