We initially recommend measures such as rest and/or painkillers during the acute phase. If symptoms persist, we advise consulting a shoulder specialist.

What steps are important after a shoulder injury? It’s essential to quickly assess whether ligaments, tendons, or bones are affected. Depending on the severity, treatment is either conservative or surgical – always with the goal of restoring function and stability as quickly as possible.

How can I tell if I have a torn tendon in my shoulder? A tendon tear often presents with pain, increasing loss of strength, and limited mobility. Early diagnosis and targeted treatment improve shoulder function restoration and quality of life.

What does it mean when the shoulder “pops out”? In a shoulder dislocation, the head of the upper arm slips out of the socket – usually due to an accident or pre-existing instability. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate therapy are key to restoring a “stable” shoulder joint and avoiding long-term damage.

An AC joint dislocation often occurs after a fall on the shoulder or typically during contact sports (e.g., rugby). A visible elevation of the outer end of the collarbone and pain when lifting the arm are typical signs – treatment depends on the severity of the injury.

Fractures in the area of the collarbone, humeral head, or shoulder blade require accurate diagnosis. Depending on the type of fracture, conservative or surgical treatment is used to best support function and healing.

In shoulder arthritis, the cartilage in the joint wears down, causing pain and limited mobility. This leads to increasing functional impairment and loss of quality of life. Depending on the stage, conservative measures or joint replacement may be considered.

If the shoulder joint is so worn that you suffer from constant severe pain and poor shoulder function, then artificial joint replacement should be discussed. The goal is to restore a pain-free shoulder function – a gain in quality of life.

Yes – there is the anatomical (standard prosthesis) and the reverse shoulder prosthesis.

In the anatomical prosthesis, the joint socket and the head of the upper arm are replaced. In the reverse prosthesis, this is also done – but reversed: the upper arm head is implanted where the socket was, and vice versa. This creates a new biomechanics where the large shoulder muscle (deltoid) controls the movement – ideal for patients without a functioning rotator cuff.

This prosthesis replaces the joint in its natural form and is used when the rotator cuff is intact. It is especially suitable for patients with primary arthritis and an intact rotator cuff.

When the rotator cuff is absent or damaged, the reverse shoulder prosthesis offers a good alternative. Due to the changed mechanics, mobility can be restored even without a functioning rotator cuff. It is increasingly also used in complex upper arm fractures.

In impingement syndrome, tendons and bursae are pinched between the shoulder roof and the head of the upper arm. This leads to pain – especially during overhead movements – and, if untreated, can lead to tendon damage.

In calcific shoulder, calcium crystals are deposited in the tendons of the rotator cuff. The cause is unclear, and women are more frequently affected. The pain often occurs suddenly. Treatment is usually conservative (injections, pain relief), as the calcium rarely causes mechanical issues.

Frozen shoulder is an inflammation-induced stiffening of the shoulder joint. It progresses through 3 phases: the freezing phase (inflammation), the frozen phase (stiffness), and the thawing phase (recovery). This can last from a few weeks to several months – correct and early diagnosis and therapy can significantly shorten the course.