Shoulder arthroscopy
Tendon repair for a rotator cuff tear, stabilization after a dislocation and widening of the joint space in impingement.
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Shoulder
From tendon repair to joint replacement: we perform arthroscopic shoulder surgery and implant shoulder replacements. With ultrasound during your appointment, we can see tendons and bursae right away.
Surgery
Shoulder surgery
Arthroscopic procedures are usually performed as outpatient procedures at the IsarAOP Zentrum. Whether surgery is the right path for you is something we discuss openly with you. Your preliminary consultation and aftercare remain with us.
Shoulder replacement
Joint replacement for advanced osteoarthritis or a severely damaged rotator cuff, individually planned.
Common causes
Possible causes of shoulder pain
Impingement
Narrowing under the roof of the shoulder: pain when lifting the arm to the side, often at night as well.
Calcific shoulder
Calcium deposits in a tendon can cause severe pain. Ultrasound and X-ray show the deposit.
Tendon tear (rotator cuff)
After a fall or due to wear. Loss of strength when lifting the arm is a typical sign.
Frozen shoulder
Over several months, the shoulder becomes painful and stiff. Physiotherapy and targeted injections support you through this phase.
Dislocation and instability
After a dislocation, the shoulder sometimes remains unstable. We clarify whether training is enough or stabilization makes sense.
Shoulder osteoarthritis
Wear of the shoulder joint with pain and increasing stiffness. If symptoms are severe, a joint replacement may be considered.
At the first appointment, we listen and examine you thoroughly. If needed, we do ultrasound, X-ray and cone beam CT directly at the practice, so you receive the findings at the same appointment.
Without surgery
When surgery is not needed
Not every complaint needs surgery. Targeted therapy, which we plan and supervise with you, often helps.
- Shockwave therapy for calcific shoulder
- Ultrasound-guided injections
- Physiotherapy
- Autologous blood therapy (ACP)
Frequently asked questions
Shoulder: your questions
Does shockwave therapy help with calcific shoulder?
For many patients, yes. Whether it is suitable in your case, we can see on ultrasound and X-ray.
How quickly will I get a diagnosis?
We do ultrasound and X-rays directly at the practice. We usually discuss the results at the same appointment.
When does a shoulder replacement make sense?
For advanced osteoarthritis or a severely damaged rotator cuff, if pain and restricted movement persist despite therapy. We discuss the benefits and alternatives with you in detail.
Other conditions
Other areas
Knee
Pain when running, on the stairs or after twisting your knee in sports.
Hip
Pain in the groin, when walking or when getting up from a chair.
Foot
Pain in the heel, ankle or forefoot.
Elbow
Pain when gripping, carrying or after training.
Back
Muscle tension, lumbago or pain radiating into the leg.
Sports injuries
An acute injury in training or competition, or symptoms that do not go away.