{"id":2710,"date":"2015-07-23T09:33:01","date_gmt":"2015-07-23T07:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/shoulder-upper-arm\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T13:32:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:32:04","slug":"shoulder-upper-arm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/en\/shoulder-upper-arm\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoulder, Upper Arm"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Shoulder Fracture<\/h1>\n<h2>Shoulder Fracture &#8211; Causes<\/h2>\n<p>A shoulder fracture usually occurs at the anterior rim of the glenoid due to dislocations of the humeral head. This is then referred to as a shoulder dislocation.<\/p>\n<p>Common causes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>excessive stress acting on the shoulder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>direct impact<\/strong> in an accident or fall<\/li>\n<li>when <strong>breaking a fall with the arm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In cases of<strong> osteoporosis<\/strong>, a shoulder fracture is more likely if a fall occurs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Shoulder Fracture &#8211; Treatment<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Schulterbruch alignnone wp-image-818 size-full\" title=\"Shoulder Fracture\" src=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Schulterpfannenfraktur.jpg\" alt=\"Shoulder Fracture\" width=\"300\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Schulterpfannenfraktur.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Schulterpfannenfraktur-220x300.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The fractured fragment is brought into the correct position and fixed with two screws using <strong>arthroscopy<\/strong> (minimally invasive arthroscopic technique). If the shoulder fracture heals in a malposition, bone reconstruction must be performed to prevent pseudoarthrosis. It is then necessary to fix a bone block to the glenoid to reconstruct the defect. Several techniques are commonly used for this. The<strong> Latarjet procedure<\/strong> uses a bone near the shoulder, and the iliac crest graft is inserted as a free bone graft.<\/p>\n<p>In my practice in Vienna, I would be happy to inform you about the various surgical methods.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<h2>What is a glenoid fracture?<\/h2>\n<p>This type of shoulder fracture involves the <strong>fracture of the glenoid<\/strong>. A glenoid fracture should be surgically treated if shoulder stability is compromised. This can best be visualized using computed tomography (CT).<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need physiotherapy after shoulder fracture surgery?<\/h3>\n<p>It is of great importance that you begin with physiotherapeutic exercises and shoulder mobilization as soon as possible after the operation.<\/p>\n<h2>Upper Arm Fracture<\/h2>\n<p>In an upper arm fracture, a distinction is made between a humeral head fracture and a humeral shaft fracture.<\/p>\n<h2>Humeral Head Fracture<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a humeral head fracture?<\/h3>\n<p>The humeral head fracture is a fracture which, if it heals incorrectly, significantly impairs shoulder mobility. It accounts for about 5% of all fractures.<\/p>\n<h3>How is a humeral head fracture treated?<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the extent of displacement and individual demands on the shoulder joint, surgical stabilization is necessary. Fractures in the humeral head area are treated with a titanium plate, which can often be inserted minimally invasively. Fractures involving the joint are reduced and stabilized with <strong>arthroscopic assistance.<\/strong><br \/>\n.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need physiotherapy after the operation?<\/h3>\n<p>Postoperatively, physiotherapeutic exercises and shoulder mobilization are started immediately.<\/p>\n<p>If a humeral head fracture is treated only with an immobilization bandage, it must be worn for 3 weeks.<\/p>\n<h2>Humeral Shaft Fracture<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a humeral shaft fracture?<\/h3>\n<p>A humeral shaft fracture is an upper arm fracture without involvement of the shoulder joint and the elbow region.<\/p>\n<h3>How is a humeral shaft fracture treated?<\/h3>\n<p>Humeral shaft fractures have now become a domain of surgical therapy, as conservative therapy with immobilizing bandages takes 6-8 weeks and severely affects the mobility of the shoulder and elbow joints.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, there are 2 common surgical methods:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The interlocking nail, which is inserted into the humerus and fixed with transverse bolts.<\/li>\n<li>The locking plate, which is placed on the bone and screwed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_810\" style=\"width: 223px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-810\" class=\"wp-image-810 size-medium\" title=\"Interlocking nail\" src=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Oberarmfraktur-OP-Verriegelungsnagel-213x300.jpg\" alt=\"Interlocking nail\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Oberarmfraktur-OP-Verriegelungsnagel-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Oberarmfraktur-OP-Verriegelungsnagel.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interlocking nail<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_811\" style=\"width: 223px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-811\" class=\"wp-image-811 size-medium\" title=\"Locking Plate\" src=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Oberarmfraktur-Platte-213x300.jpg\" alt=\"Locking Plate\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Oberarmfraktur-Platte-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Oberarmfraktur-Platte.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Locking Plate<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<h3>Do I need physiotherapy after the operation?<\/h3>\n<p>Through appropriate physiotherapy, the upper arm can be mobilized immediately with both implants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2889 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dr-mark-schurz-217x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\n<p>I would be happy to advise you in my practice!<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-18 maxbutton maxbutton-contact\" href=\"https:\/\/fraktur.at\/en\/contact\/\"><span class='mb-text'>CONTACT<\/span><\/a>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Shoulder Fracture Shoulder Fracture &#8211; Causes A shoulder fracture usually occurs at the anterior rim of the glenoid due to dislocations of the humeral head. 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