Introduction Circulatory disorders of the feet can have many causes and manifest themselves through a variety of symptoms. Sensory disturbances, pain, tingling, paleness and poor wound healing of the affected extremity are among the signs of disturbed blood circulation. Not in every case a circulatory disorder of the feet must be caused by a disease … Circulatory problems in the feet
Circulatory disorders after surgery There should be no circulatory problems after an operation. Under certain circumstances, however, small vessels may be injured during the operation, which may subsequently lead to poorer blood circulation. However, a blood clot can form after an operation due to the many patients lying down, which blocks the vessels. If you … Circulatory disorders after surgery | Circulatory problems in the feet
Raynaud’s syndrome Raynaud’s Syndrome is a sudden reduction in blood flow in individual fingers or toes, or even entire hands or feet. Here it comes, mostly triggered by cold or psychological stress, to paleness and pain in the affected extremity. The white coloration is typically followed by a blue coloration called cyanosis with subsequent reactive … Raynaud’s syndrome | Circulatory problems in the feet
Diabetes mellitus Diabetes is of particular importance in the development of a circulatory disorder of the feet in the context of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK). Diabetics have a three to five times higher risk of developing pAVK. The reason for this is that arteriosclerosis, which is the underlying cause of PAD in most cases, … Diabetes mellitus | Circulatory problems in the feet
Definition Angina pectoris (literally “chest tightness”) usually describes attacks of pain in the chest area. The cause is a reduced blood supply to the coronary arteries. In coronary heart disease, for example, these are blocked or constricted by plaques and therefore cannot be supplied with blood properly. This results in a deficient supply of blood … Symptoms of angina pectoris
Symptoms of angina pectoris Pain behind the sternum is the typical symptom of angina pectoris. Many people suffer from pain throughout the entire chest area, but the pain is often felt most strongly directly behind the sternum. The pain is usually described as dull, stabbing or drilling. This is usually accompanied by a strong feeling … Symptoms of angina pectoris | Symptoms of angina pectoris
Classification A distinction is made between different types of angina pectoris. There is stable angina pectoris and unstable angina pectoris. Stable angina pectoris is defined as a condition in which the symptoms are similar each time they occur and last approximately the same length of time. An example of stable angina pectoris is Prinzmetal angina, … Classification | Symptoms of angina pectoris
Emergency situations with angina pectoris symptoms If a new angina pectoris symptomatology occurs, this is an emergency! In this case an emergency doctor must be called immediately, as this is a life-threatening situation. Until the arrival of the ambulance, an attempt should be made to calm the person affected. At first, the symptoms of angina … Emergency situations with angina pectoris symptoms | Symptoms of angina pectoris
Definition An amputation is the complete or partial separation of a limb from the rest of the body. Thigh amputation is a surgical procedure to separate the leg above the knee joint. The thigh amputation is also called major amputation. Indications for a transfemoral amputation The indication for amputation is always the last word in … Thigh amputation
What amputation techniques are available? In transfemoral amputation, the bone can be set down over the entire length of the thigh, always cutting through the bone as far as possible at the knee in order to obtain a long stump for simple prosthetic fitting. However, new surgical techniques have made good prosthetic restorations possible for … What amputation techniques are available? | Thigh amputation
OP procedure A transfemoral amputation is a long and complicated operation, but it can be performed safely due to standardized surgical steps. The operation is always performed under general anesthesia, unless there are medical reasons against it. Various serious heart or lung diseases, for example, speak against general anesthesia. Directly before the operation, the leg … OP procedure | Thigh amputation
Risks with transfemoral amputation Every operation involves risks and complications, but we always strive to keep them as low as possible. The most common complications include impaired or delayed wound healing, bleeding, nerve damage that can lead to phantom pain, infection or inadequate subsequent residual limb care. In addition, there are general surgical risks, such … Risks with transfemoral amputation | Thigh amputation
