Orthopedic Lexicon

Morbus Bechterew, also known as ankylosing spondylitis, is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac joints. The disease belongs to the group of seronegative spondyloarthritides and leads to ossification of…

Back pain is among the most common complaints in the population and can occur at any age. They range from acute, temporary pain to chronic, long-lasting complaints that can significantly affect the quality of life. Back pain can have many causes and…

Back pain, also known as lumbar back pain, refers to pain in the area of the lumbar spine (lower back). These complaints are among the most common pain syndromes and can be both acute and chronic in nature. The causes are varied and range from…

Discography is a diagnostic procedure used to assess the intervertebral discs of the spine. It is used to determine the exact cause of back pain and to identify the affected discs. During discography, a contrast medium is injected into the disc to…

The Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS), also known as post-discectomy syndrome or post-nucleotomy syndrome, refers to persistent or newly occurring pain in the back and leg area after spinal surgery. Despite surgical interventions aimed at reducing…

The infiltration of the piriformis muscle is a minimally invasive treatment method for relieving pain caused by piriformis syndrome. The piriformis muscle runs from the sacrum to the femur and can compress the sciatic nerve when tense or cramped,…

A lumbago, medically referred to as lumbago, is a sudden, sharp pain in the lower back, usually in the lumbar spine. It is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints and affects people of all ages, with middle-aged adults being particularly…

Neck pain is one of the most common complaints in modern society and can affect people of all ages. It can occur both acutely and chronically and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as tension, restricted movement, and headaches. Neck pain…

A rib blockage refers to a functional disorder of mobility in the area of the vertebra-rib joints or the rib cartilage, which can lead to pain and restricted breathing. It often occurs suddenly and is usually associated with a sharp pain in the chest…

The sacroiliac joint pain, also known as SIJ pain, affects the sacroiliac joint (SIJ), which forms the connection between the sacrum and the ilium. This joint plays a central role in the transmission of force between the upper body and the legs.…

Scoliosis refers to a lateral curvature of the spine that is accompanied by a rotation of the vertebral bodies. This misalignment can occur in any section of the spine, but most commonly in the thoracic and lumbar spine. Scoliosis occurs in both…

Spondylarthrosis is a degenerative disease of the vertebral joints (facet joints) caused by the wear and tear of cartilage and adjacent structures. It is one of the most common causes of back pain, especially in older people. As the disease…

Spondylodiscitis is a rare but serious inflammatory disease that affects both the intervertebral discs (discus) and the adjacent vertebral bodies. It is caused in most cases by bacterial infections, but in rare cases, it can also be of mycotic…

Spondylosis is a degenerative disease of the spine characterized by wear processes on the vertebral bodies, intervertebral discs, and adjacent structures such as the facet joints. It often occurs in older people and can restrict the mobility of the…

The hollow back, medically referred to as hyperlordosis, is an excessive forward curvature of the lumbar spine. This poor posture causes the abdomen and pelvis to tilt forward while the upper body is inclined backward. A hollow back can cause…

A vertebral fracture or vertebral fracture refers to a fracture of one or more vertebral bodies of the spine. This injury can be caused by acute trauma, such as falls or traffic accidents, or by pathological processes such as osteoporosis or tumors.…