The shoulder is a complicated and sensitive joint and is essential for almost every movement. Inflammations and injuries can damage it and lead to pain and restricted movement. Below you will find the most important and most frequent diseases and injuries of the shoulder joint and the muscle and ligament apparatus involved, classified according to … Diseases of the shoulder
Shoulder diseases as a result of wear or incorrect loading Shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis) is one of the wear-related shoulder diseases. Shoulder arthrosis is characterized by cartilage consumption in the main shoulder joint. Known causes of shoulder arthrosis are mechanical overloading and damage to the rotator cuff. The symptoms are rather uncharacteristic and manifest themselves as … Shoulder diseases as a result of wear or incorrect loading | Diseases of the shoulder
Synonyms Shoulder Fibrosis Adhesive subacromial syndrome Periarthropathia humeroscapularis adhaesivia (PHS) Stiff shoulder Definition Shoulder stiffness is one of the degenerative changes of the shoulder joint. The joint is restricted in its mobility due to inflammation and shrinkage of the joint capsule. Summary The “frozen shoulder” is a movement restriction of the shoulder joint due to … Shoulder Stiffness
Phases Shoulder stiffness typically occurs in 3 phases: Untreated frozen shoulder has a duration of 18 – 24 months, but can take considerably longer in individual cases. Phase: Stiffening Phase: Stiffness Phase: Resolution Symptoms The symptoms are, as the name suggests, stiffness of the shoulder. The joint cannot be lifted beyond a certain point because … Phases | Shoulder Stiffness
How long are you on sick leave? If you have a stiff shoulder, you do not necessarily have to be written off sick or unable to work. However, if the patient is physically demanding or has to carry out work that requires regular and complex movement of the shoulder, then it must be discussed with … How long are you on sick leave? | Shoulder Stiffness
Prognosis The stiffness of the shoulder can spontaneously disappear. After an operation, several weeks of rehabilitation are necessary to slowly restore full mobility.Patients can also take part in sports again, but they should consult their doctor in advance about any sports (tennis, etc.) that put strain on the shoulder. All articles in this series: Shoulder … Prognosis | Shoulder Stiffness
Relationship of different joints Pain in the shoulder can have various causes. Pain from adjacent areas can also radiate into the shoulder. This can just as well happen the other way round. Shoulder pain as a basic symptom can radiate into the adjacent areas of the body. The shoulder should not be considered as a … Relationship of different joints | Pain in the shoulder
Shoulder joint taping Taping joints, in this case the shoulder joint, with conventional inelastic tapes is intended to help the patient in two ways: On the one hand, the compression exerted by the tape should counteract the swelling. On the other hand, the splinting of the joint achieved by the tape should support the tendons … Shoulder joint taping | Pain in the shoulder
About the diagnostic agent The use of our “self” diagnostic tool is simple. Just follow the link offered for the location and description of the symptoms that best fits your symptoms. Pay attention to where the pain is greatest in the shoulder joint. Where is your pain located? For the purpose of orientation, shoulder pain … About the diagnostic agent | Pain in the shoulder
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