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Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Ankle Joint - Foot Center Vienna at Confraternität Private Hospital

 2 minutes Osteoarthritis of the upper ankle joint (ankle osteoarthritis) is a common degenerative disease of the musculoskeletal system. Causes of ankle osteoarthritis include age-related joint wear and tear and injuries, such as a previous ankle fracture, which leads to increased cartilage wear.
Orthopedics, traumatologySurgery

Surgical Reconstruction of Charcot Foot

 3 minutes Charcot foot (neuropathic osteoarthropathy) is a progressive disease of the foot that causes joint dislocations, pathological fractures and non-infectious destruction of bones and joints. The joints between the tarsal and metatarsal bones are most commonly affected.
Orthopedics, traumatologySurgery

Custom-made artificial knee joint using the “Visionaire” method – precisely fitting and durable

 3 minutes Knee osteoarthritis is a sign of wear and tear of the cartilage in the knee joint, i.e. the cartilage that covers the joint surfaces becomes thinner over time. When bony parts of the joint rub against each other during movement, the typical pain and restricted movement usually occur.
Orthopedics, traumatology

What you can do for your feet

 1 minute Foot disorders can have various causes. Deformities such as hallux valgus, but also diseases such as diabetes, rheumatism, arthrosis and various metabolic diseases can be the cause of painful feet.
Orthopedics, traumatology

Well Prepared for the Running Season: Expert Tips for Beginners and Advanced Runners

 4 minutes When the first warm rays of sunshine make themselves felt after a long winter, many runners are drawn outside again. Longer days and warm temperatures make the spring months particularly attractive for beginners, but ambitious runners are also now expanding their training again. This is the best opportunity to do some spring cleaning in your training plan and set off for new challenges.
Orthopedics, traumatology

Winter Sports Safety: Tips to Prevent Injuries from an Expert

 3 minutes Skiing and snowboarding carry a relatively high risk of injury compared to other sports: How can you minimize the risk? And what should you pay attention to in the event of an injury? The risk of injury when skiing and snowboarding is relatively high compared to other sports; legs, arms and head are usually affected.
Orthopedics, traumatology

Innovative Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans – Degradation of Bone Tissue below the Articular Cartilage

 3 minutes Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a condition of bone necrosis underneath the cartilage, i.e. the bone dies off. As this disease progresses, the overlying cartilage tissue is also destroyed because the articular cartilage is not being nourished by the bone beneath.
Orthopedics, traumatologySurgery

Treatment of Hammer Toes at the Confraternität Private Hospital

 2 minutes Hammer toes, also known as claw toes, are deformities of the toes and are one of the most common deformities of the forefoot. The middle segment of the affected toe bends upwards and the terminal segment downwards like a hammer.
Orthopedics, traumatologySurgery

Treatment of Hallux Rigidus in the Center for Foot Surgery

 2 minutes Hallux rigidus is the second most common deformity of the big toe after hallux valgus. It is a joint wear (arthrosis) of the big toe, which leads to painful movement restrictions.
Orthopedics, traumatology

Home Office without Pain

 2 minutes Due to the pandemic home office has become a part of our reality. While regulations regarding ergonomics in the workplace apply to offices, these conditions are often not met when working in one's own four walls.