Introduction Osteochondrosis dissecans is the name given to a disease of a joint in which bone tissue in the immediate vicinity of the cartilage of the joint surface is destroyed. As a result, dead bone and/or cartilage fragments can become detached and be freely movable in the joint (a so-called joint mouse). In principle, any … Osteochondrosis dissecans Ankle
Therapy The therapy of osteochondrosis dissecans at the talus depends on the stage of the disease in which the patient is located. Particularly in young patients, spontaneous healing rates of up to 50% can be found in the early stages. Otherwise, therapy in stages I and II (in which no cartilage or bone fragments have … Therapy | Osteochondrosis dissecans Ankle
The structure of the human foot is an adaptation to the upright gait. The bony basis for this requirement is the foot skeleton with its typical structure. What is the foot skeleton? The construction of the foot skeleton forms the basis for the physiognomy and function of the foot. It consists of a total of … Foot Skeleton: Structure, Function & Diseases
The tarsus connects the lower leg to the midfoot. It has a prominent mechanical role in load transfer. What is the tarsal? The tarsus consists of 7 bones that can be divided into 2 sections. In the near-body (proximal) section, the two largest bones are found, the talus (ankle bone) and the calcaneus (heel bone). … Tarsal: Structure, Function & Diseases
Definition Anatomically, the hindfoot corresponds to a part of the tarsal. The term “hindfoot” comes more from clinical everyday life. Here, the term is used to describe two of the tarsal bones, namely the Talus (talus bone) and the Calcaneus (heel bone) Anatomy The hindfoot consists of talus and calcaneus. The calcaneus lies on the … Backfoot
The ankle joint impresses with its high mobility combined with immense stability and resilience. This only works because of the complex ligamentous apparatus, which supports the bony and muscle-tendon apparatus of the ankle joint with numerous ligaments. These ligaments are necessary because of the enormous pressure exerted on the ankle joint by body weight. They … Ligaments of the ankle joint
The Delta Band The deltoid ligament (“Ligamentum deltoideum” or also Ligamentum collaterale mediale) is, as the name suggests, a triangular band which is located on the inside of the ankle joint. It consists of four parts: Pars tibiotalaris anterior, pars tibiotalaris posterior, pars tibionavicularis, pars tibiocalcanea. All four parts of the ligament originate together from … The Delta Band | Ligaments of the ankle joint
The classification is according to Weber and indicates the extent of the fracture and concomitant injuries. The fracture in the most minor injury, Weber A, is below the joint gap, with intact syndesmosis ligaments. In Weber B, the fracture is generally still stable at the level of the joint gap or in the area of … Stress after an ankle fracture
Risks of early exposure If the foot is loaded too early, a refracture may occur or the healing of the wound may be delayed. In addition, if a set screw had to be inserted, too early loading may cause the material to collapse, which would mean a new operation. In other cases, it is possible … Risks of early exposure | Stress after an ankle fracture
Resources For the accompanying treatment of an ankle fracture can be treated with supporting bandages and tape. Stabilizing tape bandages and bandages are very effective in restoring confidence in the foot, especially after the healing process has subsided and the sporting activity has begun. They also reduce the strain and the ankle joint feels much … Resources | Stress after an ankle fracture
