Team
Shoulder / Elbow
Ankle / Foot
Paediatric Orthopaedics
SHOULDER
The most mobile joint
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. In addition to the framework of bone, it needs a complex interplay of muscles, tendons and ligaments to function. Even minor disorders can lead to losses of function and pain. This means pain in the shoulder area is frequent. One in three people have already suffered from this.
Distinct area of expertise
There has been a huge development in the knowledge of the causes and best treatment methods for the various functional issues involving the shoulder over recent years. It has become an individual discipline.
Exact diagnosis is important
When there are problems, prompt examination by a shoulder specialist is advisable for an exact diagnosis. Modern imaging techniques help to identify the functional issue and determine the appropriate therapy.
Therapy before operation
An operation is not always necessary for treatment. An improvement can often be achieved just with physiotherapy, training therapy or infiltrations. The aim of treatment is always to give pain-free movement, mobility and independence back to patients.
Modern operating methods
If an operation is unavoidable, there are different surgical techniques available. Most operations can be carried out arthroscopically nowadays, i.e. with so-called keyhole surgery. If the shoulder joint cannot be retained due to wear or a complex fracture, modern prostheses are used.
Range of treatments
Infiltrations for pain relief (e.g. therapy using the patient’s own blood, cortisone, artificial synovial fluid)
Keyhole and open surgery
Surgery on the joint at the top of the shoulder (AC joint) and for impingement
Reconstruction of the muscle-tendon cuff (rotator cuff)
Muscle replacement for irreparable injuries of the rotator cuff
Stabilisation after dislocation of the shoulder (luxation)
Shoulder joint replacement (prostheses)
Treatment of acute fractures and other shoulder injuries
Correction of misalignments after poorly healed fractures
Revision surgery for operations previously carried out
Treatment of sports injuries
Your specialists
Dr Laurent Bohnert
Dr Sebastian Gathmann
T 041 784 02 22
F 041 784 02 29
Practice opening times
Consultations by appointment
Telephone availability:
Monday to Friday, 8.00 am - 11.30 am, 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
T 041 784 02 22
F 041 784 02 29
For emergencies outside opening times, please contact the 24-hour casualty department of the Hirslanden AndreasKlinik in Cham: T 041 784 07 84.
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