Distinction of sprain and fracture A sprain, also known as distortion, is a condition in which the affected joint is overstressed by external forces. The sprain is usually accompanied by pain and a slight swelling. There are no findings in the X-ray image. The sprain can be treated by local cold application (cool pack) or … Distinction of sprain and fracture | Fracture of the arm of a child
Forecast The prognosis for childhood fractures is generally considered good, as childhood injuries show a good tendency to heal themselves or to undergo spontaneous correction. However, this depends, among other things, on the stage of development and the location, type and extent of the fracture. Special attention should be paid to fractures affecting the joints … Forecast | Fracture of the arm of a child
You are in the sub-theme Physiotherapy of Impingement Syndrome. You will find the start page of this topic under Physiotherapy of impingement syndrome. You will find the medical-orthopedic part under our sub-topic Impingement Syndrome. Physical forms of therapy Ice/cryotherapy (cold therapy) Electrotherapy Shockwave therapy Ultrasound Tape system (Kinesiotape) Kinesiotape Kinesiotape of the shoulder joint is … Physical therapy of impingement syndrome
Note You can find the medical-orthopedic part under our topic Impingement Syndrome. Synonyms Shoulder bottleneck syndrome Shoulderenge Painful shoulder Painful bow Subacromial Impingement Subacromial narrowness PHS = Periarthritis humero scapularis Definition The term impingement syndrome is derived from the Anglo-American language and means something like bumping, entrapment, whereby at the shoulder, as a rule, an … Impingement syndrome of the shoulder under physiotherapeutic aspects
Causes The cause of impingement of tendons under the acromion (to impinge) can be either in the connective tissue structures of the shoulder joint (tendons, capsule-ligament apparatus) or in the bony parts. The main cause is the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle, which can swell by up to 1 cm. due to degenerative processes and … Causes | Impingement syndrome of the shoulder under physiotherapeutic aspects
Pain Trigger Frequently affected are adults between 20 and 60 years of age who do not primarily use their arm for heavy physical work. Poor posture, a muscularly unstable shoulder and reduced physical fitness favour the development of an impingement syndrome. The first pains often occur after unaccustomed stresses such as renovation, spring-cleaning or unknown … Pain Trigger | Impingement syndrome of the shoulder under physiotherapeutic aspects
Impingement Syndrome: Prognosis The earlier the consequent medical and physiotherapeutic treatment of the impingement syndrome is started, the faster the success of the treatment and the chance of a complete cure of the problem. The majority of those affected experience a significant improvement in terms of symptom relief and functional improvement over the course of … Impingement Syndrome: Prognosis | Impingement syndrome of the shoulder under physiotherapeutic aspects
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
