Human foot is a complex structure consisting of a total of 26 bones. These bones are connected to each other via 33 joints. The muscles stabilize the foot and provide movement.
The knee joint is the largest and strongest joint in the body. It is also the most complex joint and, due to its bone and ligament structure, particularly susceptible to trauma and chronic disease.
The hip joint is the second largest joint in the body and is supported by nine internal muscles. The hip joint connects the pelvis and thigh and is one of the so-called ball and socket joints. This special structure allows the legs to move and rotate in all directions.
The shoulder is the most mobile joint. It is composed of shoulder joints, clavicle, scapula, muscles, tendons, ligaments and bursae.
The elbow joint connects the upper arm bone (humerus) to the two bones of the forearm, the ulna and the radius. The joint allows us to bend, straighten, twist and turn the forearm.
Paediatric orthopaedics deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and deformities of the musculoskeletal system in children and adolescents.
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