When climbing stairs Knee pain when climbing stairs is load-dependent pain, which can be triggered by knee arthrosis behind the kneecap, among other things. Again, this is age-related wear and tear. The so-called “runner’s knee” is probably known to almost every passionate jogger. Hardly anyone does not complain of knee pain even in his training … When climbing stairs | Knee pain – pain that affects the whole knee
Pain in the hollow of the knee A frequent cause of pain in the hollow of the knee is injury to the posterior horn of the meniscus. In addition, a so-called Baker cyst can also cause severe pain. The Baker cyst is a cyst in the hollow of the knee, which consists of a protrusion … Pain in the hollow of the knee | Knee pain – pain that affects the whole knee
Osteochondrosis dissecans is a clinical picture described by bone necrosis (lat. : osteonecrosis) at a specific joint surface. In the further course of the disease, osteonecrosis dissecans is accompanied by a splitting off of joint fragments. The detached fragment is also called “joint mouse” or “joint dissatisfaction”. The knee is an extremely predisposed (susceptible) site … Osteochondrosis dissecans Knee
Clinic and diagnostics Typical for osteochondrosis dissecans are the stress-related pains, which increase in strength as the disease progresses and can become so severe that any kind of sports activity is no longer possible. In addition, joint blockages can occur due to the freely moving joint fragments. The knee joint can also be inflamed and … Clinic and diagnostics | Osteochondrosis dissecans 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 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
Diagnosis Physical examination is the beginning of the diagnosis. In addition to pressure pain over the affected area, joint effusions or swellings may sometimes be noticed. If an articular mouse (dislocation, detached fragment) becomes stuck, the movement of the knee is painfully restricted. An X-ray is taken for the first imaging. In early stages, this … Diagnosis | Osteonecrosis in the knee
Prognosis In children the prognosis is very good. Due to their growth potential, osteonecroses heal very well when they are spared. The prognosis for aseptic bone necrosis depends very much on the stage of the disease. In early stages, the knee is fully functional after adequate therapy. In later stages or severe courses, the prognosis … Prognosis | Osteonecrosis in the knee
Introduction In osteochondrosis dissecans, part of the bone underneath the articular cartilage dies, allowing it to detach and become loose in the joint cavity (dissection). The exact causes leading to this disease are not yet fully understood, but repetitive trauma or overloading as well as circulatory disorders of the bone seem to play a role. … Stages of osteochondrosis dissecans
Stage 3 The next step is fragmentation. This is classically referred to as fragmentation when ball joints such as the femoral head are affected, since this ball disintegrates in the X-ray image, leaving small fragments behind. The first detachments of the cartilage-bone structure also occur in other affected joints. For the time being, however, the … Stage 3 | Stages of osteochondrosis dissecans
Prognosis Overall, healing can be achieved at any stage without restriction. However, it is important to note that cartilage is a slowly regenerating tissue. As a result, it can take months or even years before a completely unrestricted use of the joint is possible. All articles in this series: Stages of osteochondrosis dissecans Stage 3 … Prognosis | Stages of osteochondrosis dissecans
The term osteochondrosis dissecans is used in medicine to describe a bone disease. This can result in bone decomposition or the formation of an unnaturally large layer of cartilage. Osteochondrosis dissecans is manifested by severe pain and cause wear. The term itself is actually already outdated. It is now referred to as an osteochondral lesion. … Osteochondrosis Dissecans: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
