Synonyms in a broader sense Shoulder Pain Impingement Syndrome Tendinosis calcarea Torn rotator cuff Biceps tendon endinitis AC joint arthrosis Shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis) Supraspinatus tendon syndrome Introduction The majority of people experience shoulder pain at some point in their lives. This may be caused by an injury, but it can also develop within the context … Pain in the shoulder
Rotator cuff injuries The rotator cuff is a muscle-tendon plate that is formed by the tendons of the four shoulder rotators and surrounds the shoulder joint. The muscles involved are: These muscles ensure the inward and outward rotation of the shoulder joint and stabilize it in position through the formed tendon plate. This is important … Rotator cuff injuries | Pain in the shoulder
Shoulder Luxation Shoulder dislocation is a dislocation of the shoulder joint. The head of the humerus no longer sits in the glenoid cavity, but has slipped out. In shoulder dislocation, one can distinguish between traumatic and habitual forms. Traumatic shoulder dislocation is caused by direct force (usually on the outstretched arm), which causes the humerus … Shoulder Luxation | Pain in the shoulder
Bursitis of the shoulder (bursitis subacromialis) Pain in the shoulder can also be caused by the inflammation of bursae located there. This can occur, for example, due to overloading during sporting activities or due to bacterial colonization. Symptoms: Movements in the shoulder are very painful in case of bursitis. Often the joint area is additionally … Bursitis of the shoulder (bursitis subacromialis) | Pain in the shoulder
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
