Hip dysplasia in adults is a congenital or incompletely treated childhood malformation of the hip joint. In this condition, the hip socket (acetabulum) is underdeveloped, so the femoral head (caput…
Hip osteoarthritis, medically referred to as coxarthrosis, is a degenerative disease of the hip joint characterized by the progressive breakdown of joint cartilage. This condition leads to pain,…
Loose bodies, also known as joint mice or corpora libera, are freely movable structures in the joint cavity that consist of cartilage, bone, or soft tissue. They usually arise from injuries,…
A pelvic tilt is present when the pelvis is tilted horizontally. This misalignment is often caused by a leg length discrepancy, where the lengths of the legs are different. The pelvic tilt and leg…
Hip pain is a common symptom that can affect people of all ages. The pain can occur in the groin area, buttocks, or the outside of the thigh and can be both acute and chronic. It often impairs the…
Ankle osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the upper ankle joint (OSG), characterized by the wear and tear of the joint cartilage and adjacent structures. It leads to pain, restricted…
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…
Müller-Weiss syndrome is a rare, degenerative disease of the navicular bone in the midfoot, primarily occurring in adults between 40 and 60 years of age. It is a spontaneous, non-traumatic bone…
Impingement in the ankle joint, also known as impingement syndrome, describes a mechanical pinching of tissue, tendons, or bone structures in the upper ankle joint. This pinching leads to pain,…
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, is a genetically determined disorder of the peripheral nervous system. It leads to progressive damage to the…
