Treatment after surgery Of course, surgery for shoulder arthrosis results in tissue damage and irritation. Even though we try to keep these injuries to a minimum, severe swelling and pain in the shoulder area must be expected, especially in the first days after the operation. For this purpose, the patient is provided with antirheumatic drugs … Treatment after surgery | Shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)
Shoulder arthrosis, also known as omarthrosis in the technical terminology, is a progressive disease of the shoulder joint. It leads to a deterioration in the quality of the cartilage and to wear and tear. The cartilage can also be completely worn away, so that bone on bone is moved, which is very painful and enormously … Shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)
Pain In the case of shoulder arthrosis, pain in the joint and also in the surrounding tissue can be too severe. Acute inflammatory reactions in activated arthrosis cause the tissue around the joint to swell, and the joint itself may be thickened by synovial fluid and swollen bursae. In addition, there are classic signs of … Pain | Shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)
Exercises – Why are they so important? The patient should actively participate in the therapy and also perform exercises at home, which have been worked out beforehand with the treating therapist. Conservative treatment of shoulder arthrosis can only be successful if it is carried out consistently over a long period of time. This includes regular … Exercises – Why are they so important? | Shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)
Shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis) is a wear and tear disease of the shoulder joint. It affects the joint between the head of humerus and the glenoid cavity of the shoulder blade. The clinical picture of shoulder arthrosis manifests itself through wear and tear of the joint cartilage, so that the periosteum underneath as well as other … Physiotherapy for shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)
Drug therapy Anti-inflammatory drugs To reduce the inflammation that occurs in shoulder arthrosis, anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken, especially in the acute phase. These are known as anti-inflammatory drugs. These include the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.These are drugs that specifically inhibit enzymes responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandins (inflammatory mediators). Due to the reduced … Drug therapy | Physiotherapy for shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)
Glucocorticoid injections under the acromion In the case of severe therapy-resistant pain, cortisone injections into the shoulder joint may be considered. The medication is injected directly under the acromion. Cortisone is a glucocorticoid, similar to a hormone naturally produced in the human body, cortisol. Like cortisol, cortisone has an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect. The effect … Glucocorticoid injections under the acromion | Physiotherapy for shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)
Summary Shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis), a progressive disease of the shoulder, cannot be cured. Conservative measures such as physiotherapy and physical therapy can achieve good results, especially in the case of incipient wear and tear with movement restrictions, loss of strength and pain. If these measures are exhausted or show no positive effect, surgery is possible. … Summary | Physiotherapy for shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)
The biceps refers to the biceps brachii muscle. It is located in the upper arm in humans, but is also found in quadrupedal mammals (such as dogs). In both cases, it is responsible for, among other things, bending the arm or foreleg. What characterizes the biceps brachii muscle? The upper arm muscle, often referred to … Musculus Biceps Brachii: Structure, Function & Diseases
The triceps is the so-called triceps brachii muscle, a muscle on the back of the upper arm. This muscle allows the forearm to be extended at the elbow joint. Both overuse and inactivity can cause discomfort with the triceps. What is the triceps? The German translation of the triceps brachii muscle, colloquially known as the … Triceps Brachii Muscle: Structure, Function & Diseases
The elbow joint consists of the ulna, radius and humerus. These bones articulate with each other so that a rotational movement and a bending and stretching movement can take place. The joint is stabilized by ligaments, capsules and muscles. A fall on the outstretched hand can lead to a dislocation in the elbow joint, in … Physiotherapy for torn ligament at the elbow
Duration How long the ligament injury to the elbow lasts depends on the wound healing and protection. Immediately after the injury, first aid is important. Pausing, cooling (ice), compression, elevation are the key words after a ligament injury (PECH rule). If the ligament is only injured, a splint should be worn for 4-6 weeks with … Duration | Physiotherapy for torn ligament at the elbow
