Hekla Lava

Hekla Lava is a homeopathic remedy. The ash-like substance is extracted from the eruption of the Icelandic volcano Hekla near Rejkavik. During the eruption of the volcano, fluoride-containing gases rise, which are absorbed by the lava, making it a fluoride-rich preparation. History In the 19th century the effect of Hekla lava was discovered by the … Hekla Lava

Application for patellar tendon irritation | Patella tendon bandage

Application for patellar tendon irritation Patellar tendon irritation is often called synonymous with patellar tendon syndrome. However, it is a kind of preliminary stage. The irritation causes recurring pain under the patella, especially during sports. The patellar tendon brace is particularly helpful in these cases, as it relieves the tendon, alleviates the irritation in the … Application for patellar tendon irritation | Patella tendon bandage

Patella tendon bandage

Introduction The patellar tendon bandage is a narrow bandage that surrounds the upper lower leg, just below the knee. At this point, the base of the patellar tendon is located on a bulge at the upper edge of the tibia. The tendon tightens around the knee and performs important tasks in stretching the knee. The … Patella tendon bandage

Osteonecrosis in the knee

Introduction Osteonecrosis is the dying off of the bone. This is theoretically possible all over the body, but the knee is one of the most frequently affected joints. Women are slightly more frequently affected than men (ratio about 3:1). Causes A subdivision of osteonecrosis is performed in septic and aseptic manner. An infection of the … Osteonecrosis in the knee

Ahlbaeck disease | Osteonecrosis in the knee

Ahlbaeck disease Ahlbaeck’s disease is the name for osteonecrosis of the medial femoral condyle. The part of the knee joint formed by the thigh is the affected structure here. It manifests itself through diffuse pain, which usually increases rapidly. This does not result in fragments of cartilage–bone splintering into the joint cavity as in osteochondrosis … Ahlbaeck disease | Osteonecrosis in the knee

Morbus Osgood-Schlatter Bandage

General information Since the cause of Osgood-Schlatter’s disease is an insufficient ossification of the attachment of the patellar tendon to the tibia, overloading and irritation occurs in this area. Bandages can be used to prevent this permanent overloading of the incorrectly positioned structures and the resulting inflammation. These support the stability of the knee joint … Morbus Osgood-Schlatter Bandage

Duration of the treatment | Morbus Osgood-Schlatter Bandage

Duration of the treatment Wearing the bandages can take several years. The duration of treatment varies depending on the severity of the problems. Usually one treatment is sufficient for about 2 years. With reaching adulthood the problem usually disappears. Whether the bandage is to be worn only under load or all day depends on the … Duration of the treatment | Morbus Osgood-Schlatter Bandage