Orthopedics as a branch of medicine deals with diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Congenital disorders, diseases and injuries in this area are diagnosed and treated. In addition to diagnosis and therapy, orthopedics also deals with the research, prevention and rehabilitation of diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
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In the following you will find an overview of our pages on orthopedic diseases with detailed information on diseases of the joints, bones, tendons and ligaments that make up the musculoskeletal system.
The shoulder joint is one of the most flexible joints in our body. The good mobility allows us a variety of movements in everyday life or during sports.However, the free movement of the joint naturally harbors the risk of dislocation (dislocation) or certain wear and tear diseases.
The most common shoulder diseases are therefore:
The humerus head is articulated to the ulna and radius through the elbow joint. Overuse The following is an overview of the most common diseases of the elbow:
Wrist diseases usually result from excessive stress on the joint. The main diseases of the wrist include:
There are a wide variety of diseases affecting the spine. These include deformations that usually occur during growth. The following is an overview of the most common diseases of the spine:
The hip joint is the best secured joint in the body, which means that dislocations are rare. Most hip diseases are caused by malpositions. Below is a list of the most common diseases of the hip joint:
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The knee joint is often affected by sports injuries and degenerative diseases. The diseases and injuries of the knee joint at a glance:
In diseases of the ankle, a distinction can be made between congenital and malaligned feet and acquired such as torn ligaments. Below is an overview of the most common diseases of the ankle:
Many of the toe diseases are caused by the incorrect growth of the big toe, but there are also some caused by inflammatory processes or as a result of another disease. The most common toe diseases have been compiled for you at a glance:
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Arthrosis are degenerative changes in the joints that often lead to pain. Here you will find a list of the different types of arthritis according to the affected joint:
In diseases of the bone, the mineral substance itself, the bone marrow or the periosteum can be affected. Below is an overview of the most common bone diseases:
There are many different types and locations of fractures. Here is an overview of the most important:
In the event of severe injuries or chronic illnesses, surgery may be necessary. The most common orthopedic operations are listed here:
In addition to operations and drug treatment, there is a wide range of other therapeutic measures. These procedures are often used in orthopedic diseases:
If the muscles are overstretched or stressed too much, individual muscle fibers can tear. An overview of the most common muscle fiber tears:
In the case of tendinitis, the tendon itself can become inflamed due to increased friction or the tendon sheath can be affected. You will also find an overview of the most common tendinitis:
Back pain is widespread among the population. To find out everything about the causes and possible therapies, visit our back pain page.
Shoulder pain can severely limit those affected in everyday life. They often occur in connection with overload but also as a sign of wear and tear. Find out more on our shoulder pain page.
Pain in the elbow can be caused by illness or injuries to the ligamentous apparatus, the bone or the bursa lying there. Read more about this: Pain in the elbow
In the case of pain in the wrist, the location, intensity, and quality of the pain can often provide clues as to the cause. To read more about the causes, treatment of pain and much more, visit our Wrist Pain page.
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Gluteal pain can occur at any age. In addition to sports injuries, possible causes include incorrect posture and prolonged sitting. You can find everything about this topic here: Pain in the buttocks
Hip pain occurs in different age groups and is more common in pregnancy. To read more about the possible causes of the pain, visit our Hip Pain page.
Knee pain is also very common and usually occurs in connection with degenerative diseases or sports injuries. Find out more on our page pain in the knee joint.
There are many reasons for ankle pain. Some of the most common are improper loading or injuries during sports. You can read more about it on our page pain in the ankle.