SHOULDER JOINT INSTABILITIES

Accident-related shoulder dislocation is caused by an arm dislocation: e.g. football, rugby or a fall on the ski slope.

Shoulder instability

(shoulder dislocation and dislocated shoulder joint).

In shoulder dislocation (dislocation) caused by an accident, the ball of the upper arm jumps out of the socket. By immobilising the shoulder after a dislocation, the shoulder is still not stable due to post-traumatic instability. Every injury to the shoulder leaves damage to ligaments, bones and cartilage, which should be treated sooner or later. A medical assessment is therefore recommended.

Dislocated shoulder joint? Instability? Accident-related or chronic complaints?

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Shoulder instability

Unstable shoulders can have two causes. Either it is caused by an accident or by congenital (habitual) instability.

Accident-related instability occurs when the arm is dislocated (luxated). This form of instability often occurs during overhead work and contact sports (football, rugby, soccer, handball) or sports with a high frequency of falls (skiing).

In the event of an accident or fall on the (outstretched) arm or a blow to the shoulder, the joint lip (labrum), joint ligaments and capsule may be torn or there may also be a fracture of the socket or humeral head. The affected patients feel as if the shoulder is jumping out.

In congenital instability, the shoulder jumps out of the joint even without much force, because the entire supporting tissue of the body is too weak, so that the head of humerus has too much play (capsular ligament weakness) in all directions.

Conservative and surgical shoulder therapies

  • Sport accident shoulder

    A Sport accident to the shoulder often occurs during contact sports or due to falls. This can lead to bruising, strains, tendon tears or even shoulder dislocation.

    Sport accident

  • Conservative shoulder therapy

    Conservative shoulder therapy includes non-surgical treatment methods to relieve pain and restore mobility and function of the shoulder.

    Shoulder therapy

  • Shoulder tendon injury (rotator cuff)

    An injury to these tendons - whether due to overloading, wear and tear or an accident - can lead to pain, restricted movement and loss of strength.

    Tendon injury

  • Shoulder instability (luxation)

    Instability refers to excessive mobility of the shoulder joint in which the humeral head slips partially or completely out of the glenoid socket - a process known as dislocation.

    Shoulder instability

  • Shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)

    Omarthrosis is a wear and tear of the shoulder joint. The cartilage between the head of the humerus and the shoulder socket becomes increasingly worn, which can lead to pain, restricted movement and inflammation.

    Shoulder Arthrosis

  • Shoulder prosthesis (artificial shoulder joint)

    A shoulder prosthesis is an artificial joint replacement that is used in cases of severe damage or wear to the shoulder joint - often due to osteoarthritis, accidents or rheumatic diseases.

    Shoulder prosthesis