Treatment of a Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity

Abstract. The so-called “flat foot” can be more accurately described in German as “Knick-Senkfuss” or “kinking-flatfoot”. The “kink” refers to the hindfoot axis as such, ...

Plantar Fasciopathy – Pathophysiology Diagnostics and Therapy – A Clinical Guideline

Abstract. Plantar fasciitis (often referred to as “heel spurs”) is a common problem in daily practice. Approximately 4–10% of the general ...

Diagnostics and Therapy of Ankle Instability

Abstract. Ankle sprains are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries and therefore often treated in the emergency department or in the general practitioner’s office. In the ...

Malleolar Fractures – Indication for Nonoperative and Operative Treatment

Abstract. In order to understand the trauma mechanism and the expected pattern of injury, malleolar fractures can be classified according to Lauge-Hansen ...

Treatment of Hallux valgus

Abstract. Hallux valgus deformity is a common foot deformity and includes a valgus deviation and pronation of the big toe with a prominent metatarsophalangeal (MTP) I joint (pseudoexostosis). If a ...

Diagnosis and Therapy of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures

Abstract. Acute Achilles tendon ruptures are a common pathology and often affect young athletic patients. Diagnosis is mostly clinical and by ultrasound. Conservative ...