Function of the Achilles tendon If the triceps surae muscle contracts, this leads – via the Achilles tendon – to plantar flexion. This is the movement you perform when you stand on tiptoe. The muscle with its Achilles tendon is also involved in supination (turning the foot inwards, as when you try to see the … Function of the Achilles tendon | Achilles tendon
What is a green wood fracture? A greenwood fracture is a type of bone fracture that occurs only in children. Since children’s bones are structurally different from adults’ bones, they often show a different fracture pattern. The bone of a child is still very flexible and has a much thicker periosteum. It is therefore comparable … The green wood fracture
The diagnosis The diagnosis of a greenwood fracture is made in several ways. The first step is to have a detailed discussion about the course of the accident and the injury pattern, as this can often already be decisive. In older children and adolescents, an x-ray should then be taken to detect a fracture gap … The diagnosis | The green wood fracture
The treatment The treatment of a greenwood fracture depends on the severity of the fracture. In the case of frequent uncomplicated fractures, it is sufficient to immobilize the affected area for some time with a plaster cast or splint. The fracture will then heal completely on its own. Even in the case of a slight … The treatment | The green wood fracture
What is the prognosis? The prognosis of the infantile greenwood fracture is usually very good. Precisely because the bone is still growing, healing takes much less time than in adults. In most cases, the fracture is healed without consequences after six weeks at the latest. However, more serious fractures, such as those affecting the growth … What is the prognosis? | The green wood fracture
General information At the foot seven tarsal bones are distinguished. These are divided into a row close to the body (proximal) and a row far from the body (distal). The bones near the ankle (proximal) are tarsal bones: In the direction of the toes are the five bones farthest from the body (distal): The tarsal … The tarsal bones
The scaphoid (Os naviculare) The scaphoid lies between the talus and the three sphenoid bones. With each of these bones the scaphoid is in a jointed connection. It is also part of the lower ankle joint. Three wedge legs (Ossa cuneiforme) The three sphenoid bones are divided into a central (medial) bone, a lateral (lateral) … The scaphoid (Os naviculare) | The tarsal bones
Pain in the area of the tarsal bones Pain in the area of the tarsal bones can have various causes. Especially if no accident or other obvious injury has taken place, the pain is often inexplicable for the person affected. A very common reason for such foot pain is malpositioning of the foot. Due to … Pain in the area of the tarsal bones | The tarsal bones
Summary The seven tarsal bones are divided into two rows: Since the tarsal bones have to carry the entire body weight with every step, they are very stable and are strongly fixed to each other by tight ligaments.In order to be able to remember the individual tarsal bones better, the following rule of thumb applies … Summary | The tarsal bones
Lower ankle joint The lower ankle joint is part of the foot and consists of The boundary of these parts is formed by the ankle-heel bone ligament (Ligamentum talocalcaneum interossea). Both parts each have their own joint cavity, but from a functional point of view the parts cannot be separated. The anterior part of the … Lower ankle joint | Ankle
Injuries of the ankle joint The ligament structures of the foot are particularly often affected by injuries. A typical bending of the foot inwards or outwards can cause damage to the capsule ligament apparatus with tearing, stretching or tearing of the affected ligaments. Bony injuries, such as fractures of the outer or inner ankle, are … Injuries of the ankle joint | Ankle
Introduction/General The ankle joint is composed of various partial joints. The two largest joints are: Together they form a functional unit and are called Articulatio cylindrica. The ankle joint is one of the most stressed joints of the body, since it has to carry the entire body mass with every step. In addition to these, … Ankle
