Course of the operation | Arthroscopy of the shoulder

Course of the operation When the shoulder is mirrored, in most cases about two to three small incisions are made. These incisions are often only about 3 millimetres in size and therefore sufficient for this minimally invasive procedure. Finally, the devices required for the operation are inserted through these incisions. One of these incisions is … Course of the operation | Arthroscopy of the shoulder

Impingementsyndrom der Schulter – Physiotherapeutische Befunderhebung

Sie befinden sich im Unterthema Physiotherapie des Impingementsyndroms. Zur Startseite diese Themas gelangen Sie unter Physiotherapie des Impingementsyndrom. Den medizinisch-orthopädischen Teil finden Sie unter unserem Thema Impingement-Syndrom. Anamnese – Erhebung der Vorgeschichte Bevor die/der Physiotherapeut/in ein wirksames, auf den Schmerzursachen basierendes Behandlungskonzept aufstellen kann, ist eine ausführliche Anamnese = Erhebung der Vorgeschichte essentiell, um ein … Impingementsyndrom der Schulter – Physiotherapeutische Befunderhebung

Tendon affections with an impingement syndrome

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. Which tendons are involved in impingement syndrome? Inflammatory involvement: The tendon of the supraspinatus muscle (abduction muscles) Tendon of the Musculus … Tendon affections with an impingement syndrome

Torn rotator cuff

Synonyms Rotator cuff lesion, rotator cuff rupture, rupture of the supraspinatus tendon, rotator cuff rupture, periathropathia humeroscapularis pseudoparetica, rupture of the tendon, rupture of the tendon Definition The rotator cuff forms the roof of the shoulder joint and is composed of four muscles and their tendons, which extend from the shoulder blade to the tubercle … Torn rotator cuff

Diagnosis of a rotator cuff tear | Torn rotator cuff

Diagnosis of a rotator cuff tear Various examination options are available for the diagnosis of a rotator cuff rupture.As a rule, a functional shoulder joint examination is started. Among other things, this examination includes checking the force development of the rotator cuff by lifting the arm sideways (abduction) against resistance, by external rotation (rotation) against … Diagnosis of a rotator cuff tear | Torn rotator cuff

Therapy | Torn rotator cuff

Therapy Both conservative and surgical treatment measures can be pursued in the context of a rotator cuff rupture. As a rule, conservative therapy usually involves an incomplete rupture of the supraspinatus tendon. If a complete rupture is present, an individual decision is made. As a rule, patients older than 65 years and with tolerable pain … Therapy | Torn rotator cuff

Which tendon is most frequently affected? | Torn rotator cuff

Which tendon is most frequently affected? The rotator cuff consists of a total of 4 muscles: Musculus infraspinatus, musculus supraspinatus, musculus subscapularis and musculus teres minor.If the rotator cuff is torn, the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle is most frequently affected. The reason for this is the anatomical position of the tendon. The tendon runs … Which tendon is most frequently affected? | Torn rotator cuff

When does one need an operation? | Therapy of the impingement syndrome

When does one need an operation? An operation for impingement is necessary if the so-called conservative therapies (drug, physiotherapeutic and other treatment methods) are not successful and the pain persists. The time until the conservative therapy attempts are described as “unsuccessful” is usually between 3-4 months. The surgical method can then be minimally invasive – … When does one need an operation? | Therapy of the impingement syndrome

Therapy of the impingement syndrome

Introduction There are various options, both conservative and operative, available to treat impingement syndrome. The therapy is always based on the individual state of the disease. However, a conservative therapy is usually started. This means that physiotherapy, osteopathy, medication etc. are used to reduce the symptoms and promote the healing process. Only when these methods … Therapy of the impingement syndrome

Drug therapy | Therapy of the impingement syndrome

Drug therapy Pain-relieving medication is used as a drug therapy, which at the same time has an anti-inflammatory and decongestant effect. These include the so-called NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as Diclofenac, Ibuprofen or Celecoxib. The drugs are taken as tablets. Which drug works best must be tested. It should also be ensured that the … Drug therapy | Therapy of the impingement syndrome

Shoulder joint head centering in an impingement syndrome

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. In primary impingement syndrome, the head of the shoulder joint is often shifted forward or upward, which means that the tendons … Shoulder joint head centering in an impingement syndrome