Muscle and tendon injuries

Muscle and tendon injuries

Muscles are a key element in the musculoskeletal system. Together with the joints, they have the task of providing mobility and stabilization of the body. Muscle tissue has several basic qualities that determine its overall function. They are stretchability,...
Coxarthrosis

Coxarthrosis

With an increase in the average life expectancy in modern societies, degenerative diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system occur. Such a disease is coxarthrosis, which progressively worsens the quality of life and leads to difficulties in performing daily...
Patella fracture

Patella fracture

The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body. It is woven into the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle, thereby increasing its strength and participating in the extensor mechanism of the knee. Its location in the front of the knee makes it vulnerable...
Ankle fracture rehabilitation

Ankle fracture rehabilitation

The ankle is a load-bearing joint and is subject to frequent traumatic injuries. Anatomically, it articulates three bones in a joint capsule. The joint is strengthened statically by ligaments and dynamically by muscles. Correct arthrokinematics depends on the normal...