The clinical picture of Sudeck’s disease, also known as CRPS: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, describes a symptomatology that not only sounds complex for borrowers, but where the treatment must also be considered complex. The therapy depends on the symptoms of the respective stages, which are described first in the following: Treatment/physiotherapy in the stages In … Physiotherapy/physical gymnastics Sudeck’s disease
Symptoms/3 stages of sympathetic reflex dystrophy Sudeck’s disease is usually divided into 3 stages, but the clinical course of the disease is often not clearly defined. Stage: acute inflammation In the first stage, the inflammatory stage, the symptoms of acute inflammation predominate. These may include burning pain and overheating of the skin. There may also … Symptoms/3 stages of sympathetic reflex dystrophy | Physiotherapy/physical gymnastics Sudeck’s disease
Drug therapy Drug treatment is also an integral part of standard therapy for Sudeck’s disease. Frequently administered: These medications are mainly used in the early stages. Corticoids have a decongestant, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect and thus often lead to a rapid improvement in symptoms. The study situation here is not entirely clear, but very often … Drug therapy | Physiotherapy/physical gymnastics Sudeck’s disease
Causes/development of Sudeck’s disease The development (pathogenesis) of Sudeck’s disease is still not completely understood. The basis is an irregular healing of injured tissue. This injury can be a trauma resulting from an accident or injury, as well as occur after an operation or have inflammation as a cause. Thus, Sudeck’s disease occurs in 1-2% … Causes/development of Sudeck’s disease | Physiotherapy/physical gymnastics Sudeck’s disease
General Information In the final stage of Sudeck’s disease, the affected limb may show stiffening of the joint and shrunken skin, tendons and muscles in severe pain, which in turn may lead to a loss of function. In order to provide the patient with pain relief, interdisciplinary treatment is generally important. Physiotherapy/physical gymnastics plays an … General Information | Physiotherapy/physical gymnastics Sudeck’s disease
Physiotherapy – alternative treatment Some physical measures result from physiotherapy, which can be used depending on the symptoms. Comprehensive information about physiotherapy for this clinical picture can be found in the article: Physiotherapy for femoral head necrosis To minimize the load on the hip joint and to provide relief, the hip joint can be mobilized … Physiotherapy – alternative treatment | Femoral head necrosis – exercises
Summary In case of femoral head necrosis, the bone tissue at the femoral head dies. These necroses are aseptic and are therefore not caused by pathogenic germs. The cause is a circulatory disorder of the femoral head. Here, conservative and surgical measures can be used to treat the pain and restriction of movement. With strengthening … Summary | Femoral head necrosis – exercises
If left untreated, femoral head necrosis leads to degeneration of the joint and restrictions of the hip. The deficits include a reduction in movement in all directions. In any case, pain, a relieving posture in the hip and tension in the hip muscles can result. Due to a changed gait pattern, complaints in the back … Femoral head necrosis – exercises
A acromioclavicular joint dislocation is the incomplete to complete tearing of the capsuloligamentous apparatus of the acromioclavicular joint. Most often, this is the result of falls in which one falls directly on the shoulder. What is acromioclavicular joint dislocation? The acromioclavicular joint is technically called the acromioclavicular joint; acromion means acromion, clavicle means clavicle. So, … Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Introduction Bartholinitis, or Bartholin’s abscess, is an inflammation of the small Bartholin glands, which are located in the area of the labia minora in women. This can sometimes lead to severe symptoms, but these can manifest themselves somewhat differently in each patient. Symptoms First of all it is important to remember that bartholinitis is an … Symptoms of Bartholinitis
Fever as a symptom of bartholinitis Bartholinitis can cause various symptoms and complaints. The bacterial inflammation often leads to fatigue and a generally limited sense of well-being. However, fever is not a very common symptom. Untreated bartholinitis often leads to empyema, an accumulation of pus in the gland. Then fever is not a very rare … Fever as a symptom of bartholinitis | Symptoms of Bartholinitis
Definition Bruises to the sternum (sternal contusions) are caused by direct and blunt trauma. The direct trauma could be a blow directly to the sternum, for example. During this trauma the tissue is bruised. Bruising, swelling or bruising marks may become visible. However, the skin is not visibly damaged. A bruise of the sternum can … Breastbone contusion