[Postoperative treatment strategies after rheumatic orthopedic operations of the shoulder. A suggestion].
Although surgical treatment of rheumatoid patients is quite common for disorders of the shoulder, less is known about the efficacy of the postoperative regimens. Clear therapeutic standards are still missing; however, without systematic and intensive postoperative physical therapy, a good postoperative outcome cannot be achieved. This article shows our postoperative treatment regimens and describes our preferred techniques in physical therapy.
Abteilung für Orthopädie, Universität Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Deutschland. GHeers@t-online.de
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery*