Ekkehard Bonatz
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · BIRMINGHAM, AL
About Ekkehard Bonatz
We Treat Complex Arthritis Conditions and Disorders This disorder can affect one joint or multiple joints. Over 100 different types of arthritis have been identified, but the two most common types of arthritis are: osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Arthritis is most commonly found in adults over the age of 65, but can also develop in children, teenagers, and young adults. Arthritis is more common in women and in people who are overweight. Symptoms typically develop over time. The elbow serves as the midway point between the shoulder and hand. It’s a hinged joint that joins together the upper arm bone and two forearm bones. We Treat Complex Foot & Ankle Conditions and Disorders The human foot and ankle are anatomical wonders. Comprised of 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments, these structures carry your body weight as well as absorbing the shock of each step you take. During an average day of walking, the forces on your feet can total hundreds of tons, roughly equal to a fully loaded cement truck. We Treat Complex Hand & Wrist Conditions and Disorders Our hands enable us to do all sorts of things that humans need to do. Figuratively, we can lend a helping hand, earn money hand over fist, throw up our hands, and even talk with our hands. We Treat Complex Hip Conditions and Disorders The hip is a ball-and-socket type joint. The thigh bone (femur) has a ball-shaped knob on the end that fits into a socket formed in the hip bone. The hip joint is a major weight-bearing joint, supporting a stress load of up to five times your body weight when you are walking. We Treat Complex Knee Conditions and Disorders Our knee is the largest joint in our body. It’s also the most vulnerable because it bears our weight while providing flexible movement. When we walk, our knees support 1.5 times our body weight. When climbing stairs, the pressure on our knees is about 3 to 4 times our body weight.
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