Epiphysiodese
Today’s case of the week is about a 14-year-old patient. The young man had suffered a so-called patellar luxation (dislocated
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On this page you will find an overview of my blog posts on topics related to knee, ankle, hip & sports orthopedics! Since I am particularly dedicated to knee and sports surgery, I specialize mainly in injuries such as cruciate ligament rupture.
My contributions
Kronen Zeitung – Problems after cruciate ligament surgery
Dr Martin Gruber shares his knowledge about problems after cruciate ligament surgery with the Kronenzeitung. Published in February 2024.
Osteochondritis dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans is the term used to describe bone necrosis of a certain part of a joint surface, usually caused
Resumption of sport after partial and full knee replacement: focus on skiing
Severe signs of wear and tear in the knee joint lead to knee joint arthrosis or gonarthrosis. This condition can
The cruciate ligament – An explanation
In addition to the two menisci and the two collateral ligaments, the central components of the knee joint are the
Knee pain after skiing – What to do?
Perfectly groomed slopes, fresh snow and sunshine – skiing is not considered one of the most popular leisure and vacation
Disc Miniscus
Today’s “Case of the week” is about a 45-year-old patient who tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in 2017. At
Cyclops Syndrome
Our patient today presented with long-standing complaints in the left ankle. Anamnestically, he suffered a comminuted fracture of the left
Ankle joint endoprosthesis
The patient reported that the pain was initially mild and occurred during walking, but subsided with periods of rest. Recently, however, the symptoms have worsened and the pain is now present even at rest.
Stress fracture
The patient reported that the pain was initially mild and occurred during walking, but subsided with periods of rest. Recently, however, the symptoms have worsened and the pain is now present even at rest.
Habitual patellar luxation – Trochlead dysplasia
Today we are talking about a patient who is only 18 years old and suffers from habitual recurrent patellar luxations (congenital trochlead dysplasia).
Posterior cruciate ligament rupture
One of my patients suffered a traffic accident in 1995 and ruptured his posterior cruciate ligament.
Anterior cruciate ligament & root lesion
Anterior cruciate ligament injury & root lesion Today’s Case of the week is about a complex knee injury involving both
Cruciate ligament rupture while skiing
The knee joint is exposed to very high physical and mechanical stresses in alpine skiing and is thus frequently affected
Knee pain after skiing – What to do?
Perfectly groomed slopes, fresh snow and sunshine – skiing is not considered one of the most popular leisure and vacation
Runners Knee | ITBS Treatment Vienna
Knee pain, especially pain on the outside of the knee joint, can often be the symptoms of runner’s knee. Runner’s
ACP therapy – reduction of pain and acceleration of healing through the body’s own active substances
ACP Therapy Vienna Body’s own healing factors to support natural self-healing of tissues? With PRP or autologous conditioned plasma (ACP),
Common sports injuries and how I can help you with them
“Sport is murder.” This attitude of former English Prime Minister Winston Churchill brought him high blood pressure, a heart attack,
What is the best way to prevent a recurrence or new knee injury?
The human knee is not only the largest joint in the body, but also the most complex. The knee joint
Why I became a knee surgeon
Do you know it? The years go by and many things that used to take what felt like an eternity
Meniscus surgery
The meniscus is that part of the knee joint that is considered a secondary stabilizer. There are two pieces of
What is the cruciate ligament?
The cruciate ligament is the central pillar of stability of the knee joint. Technically speaking, it is particularly resistant connective
Can you ski with a torn anterior cruciate ligament?
As with all sports, the dose makes the poison. Alpine skiing in itself is a sport that can be practiced
Knee training tips
Kronen Zeitung – January 2021 Dr. Martin Gruber & Klaus Kröll give tips on knee training
Kurier- Cruciate ligament rupture
Kurier – January 2020 Dr. Martin Gruber on the problem of “cruciate ligament rupture Learn more about the cruciate ligament!