Definition The term tendonitis is used to describe an inflammatory reaction, which is usually caused by overloading. Sportsmen and women in particular are often affected by tendonitis in the knee. However, a distinction must be made between two forms. A chronic course is called tendinosis. This is caused by long-term overstraining of the tendon with … Tendinitis in the knee
Symptoms Usually, an inflammation of the tendon in the knee is noticeable due to newly occurring pain. These can also occur with a certain delay to the actual triggering movement. At the beginning they are usually only weakly present and occur mainly during movement. A typical characteristic is that they improve a little after warming … Symptoms | Tendinitis in the knee
Diagnosis As is usually the case in medicine, a detailed consultation with a doctor is of crucial importance in the first instance in the case of tendonitis of the knee. It is the onset, course and character of the pain symptoms in particular that provides the doctor with groundbreaking information for further diagnosis. In addition, … Diagnosis | Tendinitis in the knee
Prognosis Most patients with tendinitis of the knee can resume their sports activities as usual after a few weeks. After about three months, complete mobility and inability to bear weight is usually restored. Lighter and gentler training sessions are usually possible again after about one month. It is always important that a resting phase is … Prognosis | Tendinitis in the knee
General information about the therapy of the fast finger After the patient has used all conservative options (especially the cortisone injection) with a finger that is moving quickly, but no permanent healing has occurred, a hand surgeon should be consulted to surgically treat the moving finger. The aim of the operation is to remove the … Operation of the fast finger
Complications of surgical therapy As with all operations, complications can occur when treating a quick finger. However, these are extremely rare. If germs are spread from the skin to the tendon sheath, an infection can occur with attacks on the tendon, cartilage or bone. If the first signs of an infection (pain, redness, fever) appear … Complications of surgical therapy | Operation of the fast finger
Sick leave – how long sick? A fast moving finger is usually treated surgically. In many cases, however, patients are not immediately fully able to return to their jobs after the operation. Therefore, for many people the question arises for how long after the operation a sick leave is taken. Unfortunately, this question cannot be … Sick leave – how long sick? | Operation of the fast finger
Pain As a rule, pain does not occur during the operation of the quick finger. During the operation, a local anaesthetic is injected into the finger, which anaesthetizes the sensitive nerve tracts and eliminates any sensation of pain. After the operation, the pain may flare up as the painkiller subsides. Since the swollen tissue in … Pain | Operation of the fast finger
Introduction A tendon (tendo) consists of connective tissue and represents the connection between muscles and bones. Tendons therefore transfer muscle power to the skeleton so that the body can perform movements. At the inner and outer ankles is the upper ankle joint, which allows the foot to move up (dorsal extension) and down (plantar flexion). … Tendinitis at the ankle
Symptoms Depending on the degree of injury to the tendon, tendonitis is accompanied by symptoms of varying severity. But in general, the symptoms are the classic signs of inflammation: swelling, redness, heat, pain and loss of function. The swelling can be unilateral or it can affect both ankles. Pain occurs mainly during movement. If it … Symptoms | Tendinitis at the ankle
Anatomical orientation for tendon disorders If there is pain in the rear outer ankle, it is usually an inflammation of the peroneal tendon. This affects the tendons of the so-called peroneal muscles, which are located on the outside of the fibula and ensure that the foot remains in the correct position while walking.If an inflammation … Anatomical orientation for tendon disorders | Tendinitis at the ankle
Introduction Pain in the legs can occur in various places and have numerous causes. Since the leg consists of different bones as well as numerous muscles, nerves and vessels, all these structures can be diseased or injured and cause pain. Joint problems in the hip joint or knee joint, bone fractures or circulatory problems are … Pain in the legs causes and treatment
