Inverse shoulder prosthesis restores pain-free mobility

In the case of severe shoulder diseases such as advanced arthrosis or after shoulder fractures, the motor of the shoulder, the rotator cuff, is often no longer functional in patients. Those affected have two major problems: Massive pain and they are significantly restricted in carrying out everyday activities such as combing, fetching a coffee cup from the shelf or simply [...]

Arthritis patients: Latest state of the art in joint endoprostheses

Arthrosis patients: Living pain-free with an artificial joint: When does it make sense? How good are the results? Interview with Professor Dr. Michael Maier in Germany's largest golf magazine on the latest developments in joint endoprostheses. Prof. Dr. Maier, everyone knows someone who has a new hip, but with knees and shoulders this is rather rare [...]