During arthroscopy, a telescope with attached fibre optic cable is inserted into the joint to be examined through a thin tube (diameter 4 mm)...

The elbow is a complex joint. The radius and ulna rotate around each other (pronation and supination), while...

Immer wieder werde ich von Laufkollegen angesprochen, die über unangenehme Schmerzen in Bereich der Ferse klagen. Manche erzählen sogar …

Given the fascinating anatomy, complex biomechanics, and superior functionality of the hand, there are a variety of different disorders and afflictions that can arise...

Während die Arthroskopie (also Gelenksspiegelung) des Kniegelenkes oder der Schulter bereits standardmäßig eingesetzt wird …

Cartilage damage can occur acutely or chronically and is a common cause of persistent pain. It often begins...

Ice packs (=cryopacks) should not be placed directly onto the skin under any circumstances, as this can cause local frost bite.

The meaning of the term “manual medicine” is often unclear. Many patients ask: “What does manual medicine actually mean?” The ...

The most common muscular injuries in athletics are strains, torn muscle fibers, and ruptured muscles, triggered by the sudden overstretching of a tensed muscle, for example when sprinting or stopping.

Die Stressfraktur wird auch Ermüdungsbruch bezeichnet. Sie gehört zu den relativ häufigen – oft aber erst spät erkannten – Überlastungsschäden des Bewegungsapparates.