Osteochondritis of the ankle It is the result of prolonged injury during inversion of the ankle. It is characterized by necrosis of a portion of bone and articular cartilage, which can be separated from the ankle vault. The necrosis can develop on the medial side of the ankle, due to compression of the medial side...
Disc-shaped meniscus The menisci are two crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous elastic structures, which are inserted between the articular surfaces of the femoral and tibial condyles, intended by Nature to absorb shocks. Disc-shaped meniscus is an abnormal anatomical variation of the meniscus, which acquires a disc-shaped shape, is thickened and larger in surface area than normal. Its...
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head Osteonecrosis of the femoral head , also known as aseptic necrosis, is a pathological condition resulting from reduced vascular supply to the femoral head, resulting in the death of osteocytes and the collapse of the articular surface. Patients are typically young adults, aged 35 to 45 years, and risk factors...
hallux valgus, or commonly called bunion, is a common anatomical abnormality of the big toe. The big toe is displaced outwards, i.e. exostoses on the inner side of the joint, rubbing against the leather of the shoes and creating ulcers. Hallock (bunion) Usually bunions are accompanied by a rotation of the toe, as well...
Patellofemoral pain syndrome The Patellar chondropathy is one of the most common and painful diseases in the knee area, which is due to damage to the patellar cartilage. Its incidence is increased in young people and especially in those who have sports activities. The main causes of this disease include: injury, such as professionals in...
Fracture A fall, an accident or intense force or even the coexistence of a degenerative disease (e.g..osteoporosis) in a joint can cause some form of fracture. A fracture of a bone is the medical term used for a broken or cracked bone. Fractures generally cause pain while there is swelling, tenderness, deformity, discoloration,...
Osteoporosis is not just about the gradual loss of bone mass, as many people believe. It is a chronic disease of bone metabolism (i.e. normal remodeling), in which there is a gradual decrease in their density and quality, resulting in them becoming more fragile and thin over time. This causes an increased risk of bone...
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