Definition The shoulder prosthesis is an artificial replacement of the shoulder joint. During implantation, injured, worn or diseased joint surfaces are replaced during surgery. The surgeon can choose between different types of shoulder prosthesis. There are complete prostheses (total shoulder endoprosthesis) or those that only replace the joint surface of the upper arm. The decision … The shoulder prosthesis
Surgery and aftercare In order to reach the shoulder joint for the implantation of a shoulder prosthesis, an approximately 15 cm long skin incision is made. The surgeon removes damaged tissue and possibly inflamed bursae in the joint and then, depending on the type of prosthesis, prepares the bone for implantation. The length of the … Surgery and aftercare | The shoulder prosthesis
Everyday life with a shoulder prosthesis Although shoulder prostheses are becoming increasingly high quality, they never match the quality of a real joint. In order for the new joint to last as long as possible, a few things must be taken into account. For example, the patient should not make any jerky movements; sports such … Everyday life with a shoulder prosthesis | The shoulder prosthesis
The shoulder cap prosthesis A shoulder cap prosthesis is an artificial surface replacement that is used to replace a destroyed humeral head. It is (usually) a metal cap that is applied to the ball of the humeral head to cover cartilage or bone abrasion. It is also known as a hemiprosthesis or hemiarthroplasty, since, unlike … The shoulder cap prosthesis | The shoulder prosthesis
Summary Since people depend on a well-mobile shoulder in everyday life, the limitations of an illness are very high. The shoulder prosthesis can give patients greater freedom of movement and thus improve their quality of life. Since the natural joint is destroyed during the operation, conservative measures should be exhausted. It can take quite a … Summary | The shoulder prosthesis
Introduction Impingement syndrome of the shoulder results in a narrowing of the space between the acromion and the head of the humerus. Due to this narrowing, the structures and soft tissues that run in this space, such as tendons, muscles or bursae, become trapped, which leads to severe pain and significant movement restrictions in the … Operation of an impingement syndrome
Advantages and disadvantages of the operation An impingement syndrome of the shoulder should be treated first with pain medication, muscle relaxation, immobilization and anti-inflammatory drugs before surgical therapy is considered. If the symptoms remain after this treatment or if a bone protrusion or tendon rupture has been diagnosed using imaging techniques, surgery is a treatment … Advantages and disadvantages of the operation | Operation of an impingement syndrome
Synonyms Rotator cuff lesion Torn rotator cuff Tear of the supraspinatus tendon Periathropathia humeroscapularis pseudoparetica (PHS) Torn tendon Torn tendon Definition A rotator cuff rupture is a rupture of attachment structures of the so-called rotator cuff. This describes a muscle tendon hood that is formed by several muscles of the shoulder girdle or upper arm. … Rotator cuff tear
Symptoms A distinction must be made with regard to the complaints between: After an accident, the affected person complains of acute pain and limited mobility of the arm as a symptom. Either a painful lateral lifting (abduction) of the arm occurs as a result of the rotator cuff rupture or this movement is completely eliminated. … Symptoms | Rotator cuff tear
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the human body. It can be moved in all directions and can also perform combination movements. This high degree of mobility is made possible by the fact that the head of humerus is very large in relation to the joint socket and protrudes beyond its edges. This … Ligament stretching of the shoulder
Therapy The most important thing in acute ligament stretching is to protect the joint. No large movements should be made and no heavy loads should be lifted. If a ligament stretching has occurred during the course of training, it should be stopped immediately. The shoulder joint should be cooled by wrapping it in cold water … Therapy | Ligament stretching of the shoulder
