Ganglion

Nodes, sagging of the joint capsules

Gastritis

An inflammation of the lining of the stomach

Genetic

Congenital, concerning the genes, inherited

Gentamicin

Antibiotic that is added to the bone cement in order to prevent infection

GKV

Abbreviation for "Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung" (statutory health insurance scheme in Germany) e.g. "AOK", "Betriebskrankenkassen" or "Ersatzkassen"

Glucocorticoide

This is a sub-group of the corticoides with stronger anti-inflammatory properties than the non-steriod antiphlogistica. As glucocorticoides have considerable side effects if they are administered over a long period, their administration requires regular medical supervision

Gluteus

Buttock, muscles of the backside that also serve to stabilise the hip

Gold salts

Belong to the basis therapeutic drugs used to treat chronic polyarthritis

Gonarthrosis

Degenerative wear and tear (arthrosis) of the knee joint

Gonitis

An inflammation of the knee joint

Greenstick fracture

This is the name given to an incomplete fracture of the bone in young people, long bone