Praktické lekárnictvo 4/2012

Ankle and knee bandages and orthoses

Injuries of bones, joints and muscles are common injuries occurring in the home, garden and during sport activity. Joint injuries occur suddenly or by overloading. This can cause the elongation and stretching of ligaments or a complete rupture of them. Joint stabilizing ligaments are functionally or anatomically related to the joint capsule. Therefore, the ligaments and joint capsule are often tearing along, and we are talking about rupture the joint capsule and ligaments. Among the most common injuries belong sprain, dislocation, fracture, contusion and laceration. As a result ligament rupture occur subluxation a joint luxation. In severe injuries, it is not possible to move the joint or encumber it. To relief pain are used ankle and knee orthoses, and as prevention a variety of bandages.

Keywords: bandage ankle brace ankle bandage knee, knee brace, knee joint, ankle joint.