We strive to keep our website up-to-date, both technically and, above all, in terms of specialist information. A lot has changed in recent years regarding impingement syndrome. Many experts, including myself, believe that far too many surgeries are performed and that most problems can be better managed without surgery. This new information is currently being incorporated into the article "Impingement Syndrome."
I first became aware of what specialization really meant while leafing through my new "shoulder book."
When I was preparing for my orthopedic exam over 10 years ago, my manual was about 600 pages long. These 600 pages covered the entire field of orthopedics. From flat feet to osteoporosis, from arthritis to scoliosis, the content is everything. The knowledge of orthopedic surgery is available in a compact format.
My latest shoulder book, "The Shoulder" by Stoller, was recently published in the United States. Its content is easy to describe: an illustrated shoulder book!
Using exceptional images, the authors attempt to highlight the link between MRI images and real-life findings. In this case, the MRI images are compared with surgical intervention images, anatomical specimens, and sketches. The reader can also evaluate the MRI results, which is essential for deciding whether or not to proceed with a surgical procedure.
The book has over 800 pages, filled with countless images and explanations, all devoted exclusively to MRI and shoulder pathologies. In recent years, the collection of publications on the page has been enriched and contains more than 5,000 pages. This is a wonderful article for special reviews and participation in courses and conferences on the subject.
Over the past seven years, since I have voluntarily specialized in the shoulder field, I have acquired a solid expertise that is no longer comparable to that of a general orthopedist.
The 22nd Annual Conference of the German Association for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (DVSE) will take place in Mannheim starting Thursday afternoon (June 25, 2015). The German Association for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (DVSE) is meeting this year in the Rosengarten in Mannheim to discuss the latest findings in the field of shoulder disorders and current treatment options. Every year, specialists in their field meet at this conference to exchange ideas. In addition to German shoulder surgeons, many international "big names" will also be present to share their experiences.
In keeping with our motto "Competence through Specialization," I will also be attending this prestigious event. I look forward to exchanging experiences with many acquaintances I've met over the past few years.
Die Praxis ist aus diesem Grund am Donnerstagnachmittag und Freitag geschlossen.
Many of our patients are currently surprised by the number of staff in our practice. Of particular interest are the two young men who are present with great interest. They are students from the Max Planck and Robert Schumann Gymnasium in Saarlouis. Both intend to study medicine after graduation and are now looking to gain a closer look at the medical profession through a school internship.
When selecting our new practice car, we had several considerations beforehand. Like many people, I like some high-performance cars or the currently fashionable SUVs. The selection of these vehicles is almost overwhelming. However, it was important to consciously establish a connection to our daily work.
In few areas do findings change as rapidly as in shoulder surgery. Due to my specialization in this field, I am on the daily search for new, innovative techniques to even better treat various shoulder disorders. The goal was to find such an innovation in the new practice car.
We chose the BMW i3, in the all-electric version. An analysis of our old logbook showed that on more than 98% of all days, the daily distance traveled was less than 100 km. Most of the time, this was just city traffic. An area that the i3 is ideally suited to. After six months, it has become clear that my choice was absolutely the right one. Our new car combines innovation, environmental responsibility, and driving pleasure in a unique way and thus has a lot in common with shoulder surgery.
