The
orthopaedics deals with the musculoskeletal system. In the field of orthopedic diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of various diseases of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, blood vessels and nerves are carried out. Diseases and problems can be congenital, but must not be visible immediately. The development and affirmation of the disease may show up in later years.
The second group of diseases in the orthopedic field is generated by the active lifestyle, for example, an athlete can suffer from serious injuries.
The disease can also be a result of a long-term and not appropriate spinal stress. This group includes also injuries, stretching and fractures in accidents and falls.
The most common diseases, treated in the Orthopedics are:
Muscle injuries - such as muscle tears
Knee disorders and injuries - Meniscus pain, faulty cartilage, jumpers knee, knee osteoarthritis
Foot diseases and injuries - Hallux valgus, the most common toe deformity, Digiti flexi, curved toes,
Achilles tendon injury - tendinitis, post-traumatic conditions, splayfoot.
Spinal diseases and injuries - the most common disease = Herniated Disc - an excessive consumption of intervertebral disc between the vertebrae, the bones, intended to act as shock absorbers to reduce the mechanical stress. Due to strong disc consumption a disc rupture and the tissue spout may occur, which leads to the pressure on a nerve, which can cause pain and various inflammations.
Shoulder diseases and injuries - unstable shoulder due to injuries or other diseases in regurgitation between soft tissue, muscle edges and the shoulder bone part.
Hip disorders and injuries - Degenerative hip diseases as hip osteoarthritis or injuries
Wrist and elbow disorders
Pediatric Orthopedics
Bone tumors
Sports Traumatology
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