What is aponeurosis?
muscle connection to bone is usually considered such long and collagen tendons. However, muscles can also be connected by flat and tin tendons called aponeurosis. Aponeurosis is basically a membrane expansion of muscle or muscle group. It seems like a tendon under the microscope, but has less nerves and blood vessels. In the abdomen, it has an outer oblique, which is the largest and most popular flat abdominal muscles, its own aponeurosis. As the fibers of the outer oblique line towards the middle line, they become aponeurotic. The thinnest part of the outer aponeurosis called linea album can be found in the middle line by monitoring the vertical line along Umbilicus. With pregnancy or abdominal surgery, external oblique aponeurosis can weaken, which is why they are suitable abdominal exercises of suitable.
Palmar aponeurosis can be found in hand. It overlaps soft tissues and tendons of flexor muscles. If a progressive increase in fibrous tissue of this structure occurs, there is a state called Dupuytrene's contracture or palmar fibromatosis.The fibrous strips that connect it to the bases of the fingers are shorter and stronger. This leads to a significant flexion or bending of digits, so the digit cannot be straightened.
people who receive a contract of dupuytrene are often 40 years or older. The most commonly affected fingers are a ring and a small finger, while the thumbs and forefinger are usually spared. The procedure is usually slow and painless. If it causes significant damage or disability, dupuytrene contracture can be solved by operations. However, the procedure is not therapeutic and is full of complications such as nerve and artery injuries and infections.
Plantary aponeurosis is found in the sole of the foot. The central part is very strong, but the side and front. It is also called plantar fascia, because fasciae are connective tissues that are dense and regularly distributed. The main function of this structure is to support the arches of the foot and hold the leg structure together. As it goes on digits, rozIt is divided into five belts that cover digital tendons.
Inflammation of the plantar aponeurosis characterized by pain is called plantar fasciitis. It often occurs in athletes due to repeated trauma on the feet. Leg deformities, obesity and atrophy related to age fat pads can also be predisposition factors.
non -surgical treatment of plantar fasciitis involves rest, cooling therapy, physical therapy, stretching and movement control of running shoes. Pharmacotherapy includes such anti -inflammatory drugs corticosteroids, aspirin, ibuprofen and other non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is also possible to try orthotics or supports of legs. Surgery is the last option due to the risk of damage to nerves or artery and infection.