Acıbadem Dr. Şinasi Can Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan Çift gave important warnings and suggestions by explaining 5 points that should be known about shoulder pain. The couple stated that almost everyone can experience shoulder pain, regardless of age, and that shoulder pain is among the most common pains today and said, “Our shoulders, which are the joints we use most frequently in our daily life, have a very complicated structure. In addition, as a result of some wrong living habits, it can wear out over time and cause various problems.” said.
Saying that they applied various treatments after listening to the histories of the patients who applied with severe pain and limitation of movement, examination and necessary examinations, Çift said, “In case of insufficient medication, injection or physical therapy, we apply to a closed surgery called arthroscopy to restore our patients' health.” used his statements.
“These mistakes wear shoulders”
The couple underlined that our shoulders are among the most frequently used joints in daily life, the most worn unknowingly and the most vulnerable to trauma, and said:
“Wrong actions in daily life; For example, unconscious practices such as sitting in front of the computer for a long time without taking a break or turning the shoulder turning devices quickly and intensely in parks, and especially heavy exercises done in gyms, which are widely used, can damage the shoulders and cause severe pain that makes daily life unbearable.”
Expressing that carrying a heavy bag on the shoulder and carrying materials such as laptop computers and chargers into the bag can cause serious damage to the body, the couple said, “Likewise; When washing a balcony, it is necessary to fill the bucket with water a little and a few times, but filling and carrying the bucket by being hasty can cause trauma to the shoulders and even cause tendon rupture.” warned.
“The cause of the problem may also be a serious illness”
The couple gives the following information, noting that some diseases can also cause shoulder pain:
“Mostly, shoulder impingement syndrome, shoulder tears, shoulder traumas, inflammation of the sacs in the shoulders called 'bursa', which is used to prevent the friction of the bone ends, calcification of the shoulder, fibromyalgia, which is popularly called kulunç - pain reflected from the neck and a possible tumor, although it is rare, can cause shoulder pain. Since ignoring shoulder pain by saying 'it will go away if I rest' causes the underlying problem to progress further, it is necessary to consult a physician as soon as possible and start treatment according to the diagnosis to be made.
“Be careful when I try to fix the dislocation of the shoulder”
Stating that the first intervention in shoulder dislocations should be done by an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist, Çift said, “One of the most common mistakes made in our society in shoulder dislocations is people who say 'I will fix it'. Unfortunately, in our country, since there are many people who are not doctors but act like doctors, this time, fractures can also be caused when trying to fix the dislocation with such interventions. For this reason, an orthopedic specialist should be consulted even when going to the emergency room.” he said.
“Different methods are used in the treatment of shoulder diseases”
The couple underlined that different treatments are applied in shoulder diseases, and said that it is very important to determine the underlying causes of the problem by listening to the patient's history and examining them, supporting them with tests if necessary, and planning the treatment accordingly.
Stating that they resort to surgical treatment in patients who do not benefit from medical treatment or physical therapy in problems such as shoulder tears, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder or calcification, the couple said, “We can increase the comfort of the patient during and after the surgery by performing the surgery with a closed method called arthroscopy. We get very successful results with the surgery we perform by entering through a camera system through 4-5 holes. However, we consider surgery as a last option; In many patients, we can achieve successful results with medical treatment or physical therapy without the need for surgery. If the calcification problem is advanced, prosthesis can also be applied.” said.
“Simple but effective measures to protect shoulder health”
The couple stated that there are some simple but effective measures to protect the health of the shoulders, doing exercises that strengthen the shoulder muscles regularly, being careful when reaching up, avoiding carrying heavy bags or heavy bags, filling the bucket with water a few times but little water instead of lifting heavy at once. He stated that it is necessary to carry the bags by dividing them into two arms, not in one hand, to be careful to stand upright while sitting and walking, and not to neglect to take a break while working at the computer.
Scientific studies carried out; Underlining that smoking has a negative effect on the union of the shoulder tear, the couple said that staying away from smoking is important for shoulder health as well as for general health.
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