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 postoperat...

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Published in:Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie 2012-10, Vol.71 (8), p.650
Main Authors: Heers, G, Grifka, J, Götz, J
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - complications
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - surgery
Humans
Orthopedic Procedures - adverse effects
Physical Therapy Modalities
Postoperative Care - methods
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Postoperative Complications - rehabilitation
Shoulder Joint - surgery
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1435-1250
DOI:10.1007/s00393-012-1028-2