Shoulder surgery
When shoulder problems arise, it is often necessary to undergo surgery to reduce complaints or to get rid of complaints. Below you will find an overview of various shoulder operations and advice for therapy after surgery. When shoulder problems arise, it is often necessary to undergo surgery to reduce complaints or to get rid of complaints. Below you will find an overview of various shoulder operations and advice for therapy after surgery.
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Cuff repair
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Shoulder surgery
The shoulder joint is a very mobile joint. A large range of motion is possible in all directions. This is necessary in view of the many daily actions that we do with this joint: bringing something to the mouth, combing hair, going to the toilet, lifting a bag, etc. To be able to do these movements, great mobility (possibility of movement) is required.
The shoulder joint consists of the upper arm (humerus) and the shoulder blade (scapula). On the side of the upper arm is a head (sphere). This rolls and slides in a kind of bowl (glenoid) of the shoulder blade. There is a layer of cartilage on both the head and the socket; this is a soft layer which ensures that the two bones can easily move past each other. Surrounding these bones are a multitude of ligaments and muscles that guide and direct movements.
Various problems can occur in the shoulder joint. For example, the quality of the cartilage of the bones of the shoulder can deteriorate, which is a very normal aging process. Muscle tears, bruises, stiffness, limitations and instability can also arise from various causes. It is important to find out the cause and to treat and train specifically for this.
The moment a problem is present in the shoulder, a conservative trajectory can be started to see whether the problems can be solved with physiotherapy. If there is no improvement in the complaints after 6 to 12 weeks, it is wise to visit an orthopedist to see if any surgery can remedy the complaints.