What is an X-ray chest? X-ray thorax is a standardized examination of the chest using X-rays. This examination is used to diagnose various diseases of the lungs, heart or vessels. Although computed tomography (CT) is increasingly gaining acceptance as an imaging method today, the X-ray thorax is still frequently used. One reason for this is … X-ray (Chest): Reasons, Procedure, Significance
What is X-ray? X-ray radiation is the basis of X-ray diagnostics. It was discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Röntgen, a German physicist. X-rays are produced by applying a large voltage between two electric poles (anode and cathode). The resulting energy is partially emitted in the form of X-rays. This penetrates tissue, attenuating to varying degrees … X-ray: Reasons, Procedure, Risks
The position of the hip joint is important for the optimal distribution of force on the joint. This is to ensure that the joint is loaded as little as possible and that the person can move freely and painlessly. The position of the hip depends on the position of the head of the femur in … Symptoms of childhood hip dysplasia
Progression/Prediction If the child is not treated for hip dysplasia, the course of the disease may become progressive and wear and tear and dislocation may follow. Early detection of hip dysplasia is just as important for the further course of the disease as timely treatment. By counteracting the course of the disease early on, the … Progression/Prediction | Symptoms of childhood hip dysplasia
OP The indication for a surgical intervention depends on the severity of the hip dysplasia and the pain of the child. The conservative approach to treatment is increasingly preferred and is the first to be exhausted. If there has already been severe wear and tear in the hip, a total endoprosthesis can be inserted into … OP | Symptoms of childhood hip dysplasia
Femoral neck fracture or femoral neck fracture is an acute condition that occurs more frequently in older people and less in young people or in middle age. This fact also influences the healing time of femoral neck fracture quite significantly. What is a neck of femur fracture? Behind the neck of femur fracture, medically exactly … Femoral Neck Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The so-called sickle foot or pes adductus is found mainly in infants. In most cases, this foot malposition regresses on its own or can be corrected therapeutically. What is sickle foot? Sickle foot is also known as pes adductus and is a foot deformity that is considered the most common foot deformity among infants. Sickle … Sickle Foot: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Ameloblastoma is a special type of tumor of a locally invasive nature. The name of the tumor is made up of the two Greek words for ‘germ’ and ‘enamel‘. Ameloblastoma originates from those cells that are responsible for the formation of tooth enamel. What is ameloblastoma? Ameloblastoma is a special type of tumor of locally … Ameloblastoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Amelogenesis imperfecta is a genetic dental disease. Congenital enamel hypoplasia results in impaired enamel formation. The affected teeth have an increased risk of developing caries and are very sensitive to temperature. In principle, any tooth can be affected by amelogenesis imperfecta. What is amelogenesis imperfecta? The main cause for the development of amelogenesis imperfecta is … Amelogenesis Imperfecta: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Toothache that suddenly stops? Tooth discoloration, no cold irritation, but bite sensitivity? Typical signs that speak for a dead tooth. It is important that the dead tooth is not ignored, but treated by a dentist. This is the only way to save it from extraction. What is a dead tooth? If the dentist detects too … Dead Tooth: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Physiotherapy plays a very important role in Scheuermann’s disease. It is normally the therapy of choice, since surgery is rarely performed in this type of spinal disease. Due to the curvature of the spine caused by the maldevelopment of the vertebrae and the resulting poor posture, the primary goal of physiotherapy is to compensate for … Physiotherapy and Scheuermann’s disease
Exercises 1.) Stretch your chest muscles Cross your hands behind your back and then raise your arms as far up as possible until you feel a stretch. Hold this for about 20 seconds. 3 repetitions. 2.) Stretching of the chest muscles Stand against a wall. Now place your arm close to the wall at shoulder … Exercises | Physiotherapy and Scheuermann’s disease
