Localization of pain Calf pain is probably the most prominent example of “leg pain“. It is usually the areas of our extremities furthest from the trunk that are plagued by pain. The causes of calf pain can be obvious, as is the case for example as a result of sore muscles, sporting overexertion or other … Localization of pain | Leg pain
Summary Pain in the legs is a very unspecific symptom with many causes. These range from harmless muscle soreness after overloading, to muscle tears or bone fractures as a result of an accident, to chronic joint diseases, circulatory disorders or tumor diseases. Due to the numerous causes, the diagnosis is often not easy. For this … Summary | Leg pain
Introduction Who does not know them, the cold hands or feet? Far more often this problem affects women. Due to their anatomical conditions, they have less warming muscles than men, have a slightly lower blood pressure more often and their body is subject to stronger hormonal fluctuations. Stress situations (such as anxiety) are also known … Cold hands
Therapy The therapy of cold hands depends on the trigger or the underlying disease. A change in lifestyle can improve cold hands. Try to avoid stimulants such as cigarettes and alcohol. Also make sure you get enough exercise and a healthy diet. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep, because if you are tired, … Therapy | Cold hands
Symptoms It is therefore largely normal for hands to cool down. However, permanently cold hands and feet can be more than just a normal bodily function. Especially when both need a particularly long time to warm up again or when it becomes excessively painful to get warm with cold hands, it is possible to find … Symptoms | Cold hands
Prognosis Having cold hands now and then is usually harmless. Otherwise, a prognosis depends strongly on the type of disease and its severity. If it is a circulatory disorder, one must bear in mind that every tissue in the body must be supplied with oxygen and many other nutrients. If this supply is completely cut … Prognosis | Cold hands
Definition Peripheral arterial occlusive disease is a disease of the vessels. In pAVK, constriction (stenosis) or occlusion of the aorta or the arteries of the arm and leg, usually chronic, occurs. The arteries of the legs are most frequently affected (~90% of cases). In more than 95% of cases, calcification of the arteries (arteriosclerosis) is … Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)
Diagnosis The physician may already suspect peripheral arterial occlusive disease during the conversation with the patient. This suspicion can be confirmed during the physical examination. The physical examination is divided into looking at the skin (skin colour, wounds), feeling the pulses (attenuated/no pulses for peripheral arterial occlusive disease) and checking the skin temperature and sensation … Diagnosis | Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)
Localization A subdivision is made regarding the location of the vasoconstriction and is divided into three types: Staging (according to Fontaine-Rachev) Type | Frequency | Location | Pain | Missing pulses Aortoiliac type | 35% | aorta, iliac artery | buttocks, thigh | from the groin Femoral type | 50% | femoral artery (A. femoralis), … Localization | Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)
What is a transtibial prosthesis? A transtibial prosthesis refers to an artificial lower leg that is inserted after the loss of the lower leg due to an accident or transtibial amputation. A transtibial prosthesis belongs to the so-called exoprostheses because it is attached outside the body (in contrast to endoprostheses, such as an artificial heart … Lower leg prosthesis
How is a transtibial prosthesis constructed? A transtibial prosthesis consists of several parts. The special construction is individually adapted to the patient and his needs. For example, people who only spend time indoors and cover short distances have different lower leg prostheses than a person who can move around indoors and outdoors without restriction. In … How is a transtibial prosthesis constructed? | Lower leg prosthesis
How do I put on a transtibial prosthesis correctly? In the course of the rehabilitation treatment, the patients learn how to handle their lower leg prosthesis and how to put the prosthesis on properly together with the responsible orthopaedic technician. In general, the correct fitting depends on the type of prosthesis. Especially prostheses with a … How do I put on a transtibial prosthesis correctly? | Lower leg prosthesis
