Level of care 3

Definition The care levels have existed since January 1, 2017 and have replaced the previous care levels. Care level 3 is awarded to those in need of care with a “severe impairment of independence”. The affected patients require round-the-clock help with basic care and regular support in the household. In addition to new applicants, dementia … Level of care 3

Rehabilitation in Focus

Medical rehabilitation is an integral part of the fabric of the German national health care system. As a safeguard concept, it has the task of purposefully eliminating or reducing impairments such as disability, incapacity to work or need for care. For this reason, medical rehabilitation takes into account not only the patient’s physical condition, but … Rehabilitation in Focus

Torn tendon in the shoulder

Definition The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that is almost completely surrounded, guided, moved and stabilized by muscles. The muscle that has a significant influence on the mobility of the shoulder is the so-called “rotator cuff“. The rotator cuff, together with the biceps muscle and numerous other muscles and ligaments, enables the many movements in … Torn tendon in the shoulder

Diagnosis | Torn tendon in the shoulder

Diagnosis The diagnosis begins with a detailed interview and physical examination of the patient. Pain in combination with typical movement restrictions already indicate damage to the tendons of the shoulder. Depending on the affected tendon, different movements in the shoulder are restricted. An experienced orthopedist can then use an ultrasound examination to detect inflammation, degenerative … Diagnosis | Torn tendon in the shoulder

Indications and procedure of an operation | Torn tendon in the shoulder

Indications and procedure of an operation Shoulder pain can be caused by torn tendons, tendon inflammation, calcification, constrictions under the acromion, wear and tear and numerous other diseases. If the pain persists for a longer period of time even after the joint has been spared and immobilized, surgery is often necessary. With the help of … Indications and procedure of an operation | Torn tendon in the shoulder

Duration of pleurisy

Inflammation of the pleura is a very painful disease in which the so-called pleura of the ribcage has become inflamed. The pleura is a part of the pleura of the chest. Strictly speaking, one speaks of pleuritis when the entire pleura is inflamed. In a broader sense, however, it is often generalized and is also … Duration of pleurisy

Consequences of pleurisy | Duration of pleurisy

Consequences of pleurisy A mild and moderately severe pleurisy usually heals without consequences. In the case of a severe inflammation, however, the healing of the inflamed areas may result in adhesions, adhesions or even calcifications (pleuritis calcerea). If this results in impaired lung function and thus breathing is restricted, surgery is required to remove the … Consequences of pleurisy | Duration of pleurisy

Hypothyroidism during pregnancy

Definition About 2.5% of pregnant women are affected by hypothyroidism. This means that the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones (T3, T4). Hypothyroidism can either have occurred before pregnancy or develop only as a result of the increased demands during pregnancy. Since an undersupply of maternal thyroid hormones carries many risks for the … Hypothyroidism during pregnancy