[New developments for the surgical treatment of shoulder problems].
Tremendous advancement has been made in the surgical treatment of the shoulder within the last years. Arthroscopic techniques for treatment of rotator cuff lesions, instability problems and biceps tendon lesions are today established because of significant improvement of instruments, suture materials and anchor techniques. The 4th generation of shoulder prosthesis systems guarantee today anatomical and biomechanical advantages with significant functional improvement for the patient.
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Orthopädische Abteilung, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Schwestern Wien. werner.anderl@bhs.at
D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement; D001182:Arthroscopy; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012782:Shoulder / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries