spine
- disc prolapse
The individual vertebrae are separated from each other by intervertebral discs. The intervertebral disc itself consists of a gelatinous core and a fibrous outer covering and functions as a small shock absorber between the vertebrae. In the case of a herniated or herniated disc, the nucleus emerges through the fibrous ring and presses on the nerves running in the spinal canal.
- scoliosis
A healthy spine has a double S-shaped curve. In the case of scoliosis, the spine is also bent laterally, and individual vertebral bodies are twisted. The axis of the spine is shifted, bending and twisting sideways.
- Spinalkanalstenose
The spinal canal is the tunnel formed by the stacked vertebrae at their center. In the case of spinal canal stenosis, the orthopedist diagnoses a narrowing of the inner spinal canal, in which the spinal cord runs. The constriction puts pressure on the spinal cord.
- osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone metabolism. The body makes more bone-breaking cells (osteoclasts) than bone-forming cells (osteoblasts). Bone loss, decrease in bone tissue and bone strength are the result. The bone becomes porous and breaks more quickly. Fractures and pain are often the first indications of the underlying disease to the orthopaedist.
- Signs of wear and tear (spondylarthrosis, osteochondrosis)
The first signs of wear and tear appear on the spine from around the age of 30.
- blockages of the vertebral bodies
In a healthy spine, every vertebra has its place. To allow movement, a system of discs, muscles and ligaments hold the vertebrae in place. Orthopaedists speak of a vertebral blockage when this holding apparatus no longer works and individual vertebral bodies shift.
- ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that usually occurs in young adulthood. The disease progresses in phases and is incurable, but the orthopaedist tries to influence its course with numerous therapies and to relieve pain
- pelvic tilt
The pelvic girdle is made up of the two hip bones and the sacrum and connects the spine with the legs. When standing, the pelvis is ideally in a horizontal position. In children and adolescents, the imbalance can grow out again on its own.
- Spondylarthrose
It is a degenerative disease of the small vertebral joints, i.e. wear and tear of the articular cartilage. It often occurs with age and spares almost no one.
- disc prolapse
The individual vertebrae are separated from each other by intervertebral discs. The intervertebral disc itself consists of a gelatinous core and a fibrous outer covering and functions as a small shock absorber between the vertebrae. In the case of a herniated or herniated disc, the nucleus emerges through the fibrous ring and presses on the nerves running in the spinal canal.
- scoliosis
A healthy spine has a double S-shaped curve. In the case of scoliosis, the spine is also bent laterally, and individual vertebral bodies are twisted. The axis of the spine is shifted, bending and twisting sideways.
- Spinalkanalstenose
The spinal canal is the tunnel formed by the stacked vertebrae at their center. In the case of spinal canal stenosis, the orthopedist diagnoses a narrowing of the inner spinal canal, in which the spinal cord runs. The constriction puts pressure on the spinal cord.
- osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone metabolism. The body makes more bone-breaking cells (osteoclasts) than bone-forming cells (osteoblasts). Bone loss, decrease in bone tissue and bone strength are the result. The bone becomes porous and breaks more quickly. Fractures and pain are often the first indications of the underlying disease to the orthopaedist.
- Signs of wear and tear (spondylarthrosis, osteochondrosis)
The first signs of wear and tear appear on the spine from around the age of 30.
- blockages of the vertebral bodies
In a healthy spine, every vertebra has its place. To allow movement, a system of discs, muscles and ligaments hold the vertebrae in place. Orthopaedists speak of a vertebral blockage when this holding apparatus no longer works and individual vertebral bodies shift.
- ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that usually occurs in young adulthood. The disease progresses in phases and is incurable, but the orthopaedist tries to influence its course with numerous therapies and to relieve pain.
- pelvic tilt
The pelvic girdle is made up of the two hip bones and the sacrum and connects the spine with the legs. When standing, the pelvis is ideally in a horizontal position. In children and adolescents, the imbalance can grow out again on its own.
- Spondylarthrose
It is a degenerative disease of the small vertebral joints, i.e. wear and tear of the articular cartilage. It often occurs with age and spares almost no one.