Diseases of the knee joint

Classification of knee joint diseases Below you will find an overview of the most common diseases of the knee joint, arranged in order: Injuries to the ligaments of the knee joint Injuries to the bony structures of the knee joint Illnesses caused by overloading and wear and tear Inflammations in the knee Specific diseases of … Diseases of the knee joint

Injuries to the bony structures of the knee | Diseases of the knee joint

Injuries to the bony structures of the knee In case of a patella fracture, the patella fractures into several parts. This can result in longitudinal, transverse or mixed fractures. The therapy of a patella fracture depends on the type of fracture. A doctor should be consulted for further diagnosis. Tibial edge syndrome is a chronic … Injuries to the bony structures of the knee | Diseases of the knee joint

General information about the knee joint | Diseases of the knee joint

General information about the knee joint The anatomical structure of the knee joint The knee joint is the largest joint in the human body and represents the movable connection between the thigh (femur) and the lower leg (tibia). Three bones together with a complex capsule and ligament apparatus (collateral and cruciate ligaments) form the framework … General information about the knee joint | Diseases of the knee joint

Patellar Tip Syndrome

Springer’s knee, patellar apex syndrome, patellar apicitis, tendinitis patellae, tendinosis patellae, enthesiopathy of the patellar tendon Definition It is a chronic, painful, degenerative overload disease of the patella extensor apparatus at the bone-tendon junction of the patella tip. Classification In everyday clinical practice, there is usually no classification of patellar tip syndrome. The most frequently … Patellar Tip Syndrome

Pathology | Patellar Tip Syndrome

Pathology The structural damage in a jumper knee affects the tendon-bone transition of the patellar tendon (patella) at the tip of the patella. Microscopic examinations have revealed significant degenerative (wear-related) changes in the tendon tissue, whereas inflammatory cells were missing. This is therefore a degenerative (wear-related), not an inflammatory disease. This topic might also be … Pathology | Patellar Tip Syndrome

Therapy for Patellar Tip Syndrome | Patellar Tip Syndrome

Therapy for Patellar Tip Syndrome For some years now, taping has been increasingly used in various fields of medicine. Especially in sports medicine and physiotherapy, the technique enjoys increasing popularity and is used in the prophylaxis and treatment of various diseases. Depending on the technique used and the tape itself (the color of the tape … Therapy for Patellar Tip Syndrome | Patellar Tip Syndrome

Healing of a patellar tip syndrome | Patellar Tip Syndrome

Healing of a patellar tip syndrome Since Patellar Tip Syndrome is a disorder that occurs due to, among other things, excessive or prolonged exposure, the cure depends on a single effective therapy to cure Patellar Tip Syndrome does not exist. The therapy consists of different components, which are Consistent therapy and often also an initial … Healing of a patellar tip syndrome | Patellar Tip Syndrome

Complications | Patellar Tip Syndrome

Complications Complications of patellar tip syndromeSpringer’s kneeJumpers knee include a rupture of the patellar tendon in advanced degeneration or after faulty cortisone infiltration therapy. The same complication possibilities apply to surgical therapy as to most surgical procedures: Infection, wound healing disorder Nerve injuries ThrombosisPulmonary Embolism RecurrenceRemaining complaints Tendon injury (risk of tearing) All articles in … Complications | Patellar Tip Syndrome