Definition Retropatellar arthrosis is a wear of the articular cartilage on the back of the patella, i.e. the kneecap. The joint here is the so-called “femoropatellar joint”, in which the kneecap (“patella”, facies articularis) and the femur (“femur”; facies patellaris) articulate together. The patella not only forms a part of the knee joint components but … Retropatellar Arthrosis
Diagnosis Diagnostic measures include clinical and physical examinations as well as imaging procedures such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and X-rays. In the clinical examination, a test can be used to check the “Zohlen’s sign”, which is specific for retropatellar arthrosis. Here, the patient lies on his back with his legs stretched out. The examiner … Diagnosis | Retropatellar Arthrosis
Therapy The treatment of retropatellar arthrosis consists of several columns. Drug therapy with symptoms is usually carried out with the substance group NSAR (“non-steroidal antirheumatic drugs”). The NSAR is effective against pain (analgesic), as well as against inflammation (antiphlogistic) and temperature increase (antipyretic). Thus, a pain and inflammation inhibiting therapy can usually lead to a … Therapy | Retropatellar Arthrosis
Degree of disability (GdB) in retropatellar arthrosis Behind the abbreviation “GdB” is the term “degree of disability”. GdB is defined as a condition in which the mental, spiritual and physical abilities and functions of those affected are impaired to an extent that does not correspond to their age. By definition, a period of 6 months … Degree of disability (GdB) in retropatellar arthrosis | Retropatellar Arthrosis
