Orthopedic Lexicon
This orthopedic guide provides you with concise and easy-to-understand information on orthopedic conditions, examinations, and therapies—from the foot and ankle through the knee and hip to the spine.
Use these filters to quickly look up, by body region and topic area, those articles that match your current symptoms. For an individual assessment and therapy planning, please schedule a personal appointment with us at the Orthopädiezentrum Wien.
Posture training
Posture training is a preventive and therapeutic measure aimed at improving body posture and preventing or correcting postural damage. Through specific exercises and awareness exercises, individuals learn to optimize their body posture in everyday…
Pseudogout
Pseudogout, also known as chondrocalcinosis, is an inflammatory joint disease caused by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals (CPP crystals) in the joints. These crystals lead to painful inflammation, swelling, and restricted movement,…
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints that occurs in connection with the skin condition psoriasis. It can lead to pain, restricted movement, and permanent joint damage if not treated in a timely manner. The disease often…
Rheumatic diseases
Rheumatic diseases encompass a wide variety of chronic inflammatory, degenerative, and autoimmune conditions that can affect the joints, muscles, connective tissue, and internal organs. They are among the most common chronic diseases and can occur at…
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints but can also damage other organs. If left untreated, the disease leads to progressive joint destruction, pain, and movement restrictions. Women…
Sinus tarsi syndrome
The sinus tarsi syndrome is a painful condition caused by inflammation or irritation of the sinus tarsi, a bony canal between the talus (ankle bone) and calcaneus (heel bone). This anatomical structure contains important ligaments, vessels, and…
Spondylarthritis
Spondyloarthritis is an inflammatory disease that can affect the spine, the sacroiliac joints, and peripheral joints. It belongs to the group of spondyloarthritides, which also includes diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, and…
Stress fracture in the foot
A fatigue fracture in the foot, also known as a stress fracture, is a common injury caused by repeated stress or overuse. Unlike acute fractures, which are caused by direct trauma, a fatigue fracture develops gradually and often affects athletes or…
Symphysitis
Symphysitis is an inflammatory condition of the pubic symphysis, causing pain and movement restrictions in the pelvic area. The symphysis is a cartilaginous joint between the two pubic bones, allowing for stability and flexibility of the pelvis.…
Tract syndrome
The tractus syndrome, also known as iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), is a common overuse injury where the iliotibial band (tractus iliotibialis) becomes irritated due to repeated mechanical friction. This friction usually occurs in the area of the…
Tumor in orthopedics
Tumors in orthopedics include benign and malignant neoplasms that can arise in bones, joints, or soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system. These conditions are rare but require careful diagnosis and treatment, as they can have significant impacts…