Injuries that may contribute to post traumatic knee arthritis
Post traumatic knee arthritis develops after a serious injury or trauma, such as ligament injury, bone fracture or meniscus tear. After these injuries it may happen that the bone and cartilage of the knee don’t heal properly, that is greatly contribute to the development of the disease. The symptoms include swelling, stiffness and severe pain […]
What is knee arthritis? What are the types of knee arthritis?
The knee is the largest joint in the body. It is made up of different structures including bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons that work together to provide stability to the knee during movement. What is arthritis? Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are pain, stiffness, swelling and reduced range […]
Displaced patella (kneecap) – the knee musculoskeletal complaints and solutions
If the front hurts – patellofemoral syndrome The name refers to the joint problem between the kneecap (patella) and the thighbone (femur). Normally, the kneecap fits neatly into the recess on the front surface of the thighbone so both sides are equally burdened. If the shape of the kneecap or the thighbone is different, the […]
Condropathia – knee musculoskeletal complaints and solutions
Normally, the surface of the knee joint is highly resistant to high loads. However, if they have to withstand more than usual, the cartilage may soften. This state goes relatively quickly into cartilage wear, so it has a great importance to recognize the problem in time and treat it. It is worth knowing about the […]
What is tennis elbow?
Tennis elbow occurs, when tendons in the elbow are overloaded, thanks to repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. Contrary to popular belief, athletes aren’t the only people who develop tennis elbow. It was named after the health problem of tennis players, that had a result in several minor injuries, called microtrauma. What are the […]
What happens during knee arthroscopy?
The most up-to-date method of treating health problems, caused by overloading the joint, is arthroscopy. It is a surgical technique, in which a tube-like instrument is inserted into a joint, to diagnose, and repair tissues. Thanks to this modern technology, knee arthroscopy can be performed as a one day procedure with a much faster recovery than conventional […]
The most common knee disorders
At certain stages of a knee disorder, it often happens that patients do not turn to a specialist due to the “tolerable pain”. They think that the condition is not so severe, therefore they can live with it. Untreated joint problems of the knee may result in more severe damage later, which in many cases […]
Meniscus injury and treatment
Cartilage injury or cartilage detachment is a commonly occurring “diagnosis” associated with knee injuries. However, it is important to know that the cartilage injury can mean the meniscus injury, as well as the damage of the cartilago hyalina covering the joint surface, which may also be indicated by the harm of the meniscus. The following […]
What is Tendon Sheath inflammation?
Tendon Sheath inflammation on the hand is one of the most common diseases that make the patient to turn to an orthopedic specialist. However, this occurs mostly, when the limb is barely movable. What are the symptoms of the disease and how to treat it? We’re going to tell you in a nutshell. What is […]
What is lumbago? Symptom or disease?
The pain in the waist, also known as lumbago, is a very unpleasant feeling that makes the patient’s everyday life much more difficult. But what is lumbago exactly and what causes it? How does it develop and how can it be treated? What is lumbago? Lumbago is a latin word. It means low back pain. […]