Kneecap (patella) - causes of pain & therapy
Instability of the kneecap, plica syndrome as well as cartilage damage and arthrosis are classic patella complaints.
Patella
(Patellar Dislocation, Patella Dislocation)
The kneecap dislocation caused by an accident or wear and tear is a very painful knee injury. The patella jumps out of the intended slideway. Every injury to the patella leaves damage to ligaments, bones and cartilage, which sooner or later will have to be treated. A medical examination is therefore strongly recommended.
Kneecap problems? Instability? Accident-related or chronic complaints?
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Injuries to the kneecap and knee
The kneecap (patella) is a free-running "support bone", without a fixed bony joint guide, suspended from muscles, tendons and ligaments and slides in a V-shaped groove of the femur.
Pain and instability of the kneecap is a common knee problem. The causes are the heavy loads that the body transfers to the knee joint via this small bone and the age-related wear and tear of the knee joints.
Instability of the patella, the plexa syndrome (inflamed mucosal fold between the patella and the patella sliding bearing) as well as cartilage damage and arthrosis are classic complaints around the patella.
Conservative and surgical knee therapies
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Sport accident knee
Injuries to the knee often occur during sport, as it is subject to high stress and is also very susceptible to injury. A sudden change of direction, an unfortunate fall or an overload can lead to torn ligaments, meniscus damage or strains.
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Conservative knee therapy
Conservative knee therapy comprises non-surgical measures for the treatment of knee problems. The aim is to relieve pain, improve mobility and maintain or restore knee function.
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Torn meniscus
A tear can be caused by sudden twisting movements, sports injuries or age-related wear and tear. Typical symptoms are pain, swelling, restricted movement or "jamming" in the knee.
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Patella
The kneecap (patella) is a small, flat, triangular bone on the front of the knee. It sits in the tendon of the thigh muscle and protects the knee joint. At the same time, it improves the leverage of the thigh muscle, which is important for extending the leg.
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Cruciate ligament rupture
A cruciate ligament rupture is a common injury in the knee joint in which one of the two cruciate ligaments - usually the anterior one - tears partially or completely. These ligaments stabilize the knee and prevent excessive movement of the tibia in relation to the thigh.
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Knee arthrosis (gonarthrosis)
Knee osteoarthritis, also known as gonarthrosis, is a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage in the knee joint slowly breaks down. As a result, the bones in the joint increasingly rub directly against each other, which can cause pain, stiffness and restricted movement.
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Knee prosthesis for knee osteoarthritis
If conservative treatment methods such as physiotherapy, painkillers or injections no longer provide sufficient relief, a knee prosthesis can be an effective solution for advanced knee osteoarthritis.