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 Modern shoulder surgery |
Arthroscopy and arthroscopic surgeryThe shoulder joint is the most complicated joint in the human body. Its special construction makes it possible to combine a maximum level of mobility with just enough stability. However, this complicated constructional system is prone to traumatic injuries and degenerative instances of wear and tear. In the 1990s the shoulder joint experienced a revolutionary development with the arrival of innovative, arthroscopic surgical technology. Arthroscopy made it possible for the first time to observe and classify previously unknown types of injury and to perform treatment, which nowadays requires a minimum level of invasion. In comparison to knee arthroscopy, which is established, reconstructive and arthroscopic shoulder operations still represent a significant challenge and are only available in a few state-of-the-art centres. With the exception of complex revision operations and endoprosthetic shoulder reconstructions, almost all shoulder complaints can now be treated with a minimum level of invasion, i.e. arthroscopically.
The qualifications of the treating shoulder specialist and the technical equipment should, of course, be in line with international standards. Meeting these international standards and requirements is a prerequisite for good, reliable results and for the prevention of complications. More than for any other type of joint surgery, it is particularly important that a treating specialist in the field of shoulder surgery ensures competent physiotherapeutic rehabilitation that reflects the demands of the surgery, as well as sports specific training if necessary. The ideal result can only be attained by working together in a coordinated, controlled manner. |
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