Last week, our practice entered into a partnership with one of the world's largest manufacturers of arthroscopic instruments and implants for shoulder surgery. The goal is to develop our practice into a shoulder reference center. Through this close cooperation, our practice will be equipped with the latest instruments and implants in the field of arthroscopic shoulder surgery. In return, physicians from across Germany will have the opportunity to actively participate in the exchange of experience by shadowing our operations.
Traditionally, we always end the year with a small celebration at our Café Medici. This year, a member of staff baked a very special cake for us. A great idea that we were all very happy about.
The new guideline on frozen shoulder was published in July 2022. The guideline summarizes the current scientific status of this condition.
One statement was surprising, even to me, who treats several patients with frozen shoulder every day. The guideline states: "The correct diagnosis of frozen shoulder by a non-specialist is rare. Of 80 patients referred to a specialist in a New Zealand cohort, only 19% had a correct diagnosis and correctly initiated treatment."
This clearly underscores that shoulder disorders belong in the hands of specialists.
The Standing Committee on Vaccination (Stiko) recommends booster vaccinations after just three months due to the Omikron variant of the coronavirus!
The recommendation for a shorter vaccination interval applies immediately to adults. It aims to improve protection against severe Omikron-induced illnesses in the population and to reduce transmission of the variant.
It is expected that Omikron will dominate the infection pattern in this country "within a very short time." According to Stiko, older people and those with pre-existing conditions should be given priority for the shot due to their higher risk of COVID-19.
The two mRNA vaccines used for booster vaccination (Comirnaty from Biontech/Pfizer and Spikevax from Moderna) are "completely equivalent in terms of their effectiveness," according to Stiko. Current data indicate significantly reduced vaccination protection after primary vaccination against the Omikron variant, explains Stiko. This protection decreases significantly after three to four months. However, after a booster vaccination, the protection against symptomatic infection with the Omicron variant increases significantly.
Book your booster appointment now before Christmas
Coronavirus numbers are rising alarmingly. Without rapid and widespread vaccination, we will not overcome this fourth wave. For this reason, we have decided to begin vaccinating starting December 1st.
In addition to booster vaccinations, we will of course also offer first and second vaccinations. The Moderna vaccine will be used. Vaccinations will be offered parallel to our office hours and, as a special promotion, also on Saturdays on the first weekend in December.
You can already reserve appointments for your vaccination at our practice.
Use our online appointment booking:
Corona vaccination - book your appointment online now
To avoid unnecessary waiting times in our practice, we ask you to download the information form and the consent form and bring them completed with you to your appointment. You can get the forms here:
