Procedure of the examination The course of the MRI examination usually begins with an informative conversation with the respective specialist. Preparations at home are usually not necessary, but care should be taken to ensure that there is no more fluid and food intake approximately four hours before the examination. Since contrast media are often used … MRI of the shoulder joint
Diagnosis Magnetic resonance imaging is mainly used when injuries of the soft tissues and/or tendons are suspected. Usually, MRI of the shoulder joint reveals tears or ruptures of the tendons in the rotator cuff or the long biceps tendon. In addition, it is possible to detect or rule out possible bursitis (inflammation of the bursa). … Diagnosis | MRI of the shoulder joint
MRT for a torn tendon Whenever there is a strong suspicion of a torn tendon in the shoulder (torn or torn rotator cuff) and the medical history and physical examination of the shoulder joint indicate this, special imaging is necessary to confirm or substantiate the suspicion and subsequently initiate optimal therapy. The imaging methods used … MRT for a torn tendon | MRI of the shoulder joint
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
Diagnostics In most cases, leg pain is a harmless muscle ache caused by overloading. In this case an exact diagnosis is unnecessary and the pain disappears after a short time. However, if the pain lasts longer, is very severe or one or more joints are swollen, a doctor should examine the leg. The leg should … Diagnostics | Pain in the legs
When can leg pain still occur? It is completely normal and not worrying if you feel pain in your legs the odd time after exercise. This is often a sign of overwork and overexertion. However, if the pain occurs regularly after exercise and does not disappear, this must be observed more closely. The pain can … When can leg pain still occur? | Pain in the legs
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 | Pain in the legs
Therapy The diagnosis is followed by the therapy. This is usually only useful if an exact diagnosis has been made and the symptoms persist. Ointment bandages or bandages are often sufficient for minor muscular injuries. If there are more serious injuries such as broken bones, a plaster cast must be applied. In some cases, surgical … Therapy | Pain in the legs
Therapy The diagnosis is followed by the therapy. This is usually only useful if an exact diagnosis has been made and the symptoms persist. Ointment bandages or bandages are often sufficient for minor muscular injuries. If there are more serious injuries such as broken bones, a plaster cast must be applied. In some cases, surgical … Therapy | Pain in the legs causes and treatment
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
Diagnostics In most cases, leg pain is a harmless muscle ache caused by overloading. In this case an exact diagnosis is unnecessary and the pain disappears after a short time. However, if the pain lasts longer, is very severe or one or more joints are swollen, a doctor should examine the leg. The leg should … Diagnostics | Pain in the legs causes and treatment
When can leg pain still occur? It is completely normal and not worrying if you feel pain in your legs the odd time after exercise. This is often a sign of overwork and overexertion. However, if the pain occurs regularly after exercise and does not disappear, this must be observed more closely. The pain can … When can leg pain still occur? | Pain in the legs causes and treatment
