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
Things to know
On this page you will find interesting facts about knee, ankle, hip & sports orthopedics! Since I am particularly dedicated to knee and sports surgery, I specialize especially in injuries such as cruciate ligament rupture.
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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
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Tips and Tricks – HTO & DFO
ACL combination interventions with half-slide
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Pre- and postoperative care after total knee and hip replacement – Interdisciplinary collaboration
Sports medicine problems in the knee examination, diagnosis, therapy
Open Wedge HTO – Valgus high tibial osteotomy