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Treatment of Shoulder Fracture

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Best hospitals and doctors for shoulder fracture treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Osteosynthesis for shoulder fracture
5351.54
Orthopedic rehabilitation
690.57
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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Probably, everybody knows that healthcare in Switzerland is a guarantee of a very high quality of medical care and high qualification of specialists. Klinik Belair in Schaffhausen is a modern private clinic, a member of Hirslanden Swiss group of private clinics. Why do so many people who care of their health opt for healthcare i
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Today, many people prefer healthcare in Europe, for example, in Switzerland. Medical infrastructure and a wide range of medical services in Swiss clinics, including Klinik Stephanshorn, provide optimal medical services. Our clinic offers exactly the treatment that meets all the parameters and the individual needs of the patient.
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The Helios Hospital Hildesheim positions itself as an advanced provider of high-quality medical services at the European level. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Hannover Medical School, thanks to which it can successfully introduce the very latest medical achievements into clinical practice. The hospital is di
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Ruettenscheid began its work back in 1870, and large-scale restoration took place here in 1980. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it has access to innovations in the medical field, and also makes its own contribution to the develo
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Steele is one of the best and most advanced medical facilities in the Ruhr area. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it extremely quickly implements innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods into clinical practice. The hospital i
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The Hospital Schwabing Munich is one of the oldest medical facilities in the Schwabing region with a history of over 100 years. The hospital is proud of the excellent state-of-the-art equipment, modern infrastructure, highly professional medical personnel and location in a picturesque park area. The medical complex is the academ
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Greifswald is included in the ranking of the best medical complexes throughout Germany! The hospital is one of the oldest healthcare facilities in Germany, with long traditions and an excellent reputation. The history of the hospital begins in 1456, when the Facu
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital is a modern medical complex with 13 specialized departments. The hospital has more than 165 years of history, so it has long won an excellent reputation not only in Germ
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The Hospital Neuperlach Munich provides modern medical services of the highest quality. The medical center is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and therefore it can offer its patients innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods available only in the best German hospitals. The medical complex o
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The Acibadem Healthcare Group Istanbul was founded in 1991 and in a short time has become one of the leading medical facilities not only in Turkey, but throughout the world. The medical group has developed rapidly for many year. Today, it consists of 22 hospitals and 19 outpatient clinics in 5 countries (in Turkey, Bulgaria, Hol
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St. Anna Hospital Herne
St. Anna Hospital Herne
Overall rating9.5 / 10
According to the famous Focus magazine, the St. Anna Hospital Herne ranks among the best medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital first opened its doors to patients on September 27, 1901, and therefore it is rightfully proud of its long history and successful treatment results. Initially, the hospital had only
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The St. Joseph Hospital Haan has a long history of providing top-class medical services and tender care for patients in accordance with Catholic principles. The priority clinical focuses include cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, oncology, endocrinology, general and abdominal surgery, endocrine surgery, hernia repair sur
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According to the Focus magazine, the Martin Luther Hospital Berlin ranks among the top medical facilities in the region, and is also recognized as the leading hospital specializing in the treatment of foreign patients with orthopedic diseases! The hospital positions itself as an Emergency Trauma Center with the top-class medical
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The Hospital zum Heiligen Geist Frankfurt am Main is a modern medical facility offering top-class service. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, so doctors pay due attention to research activities, and also have a perfect command of the very latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
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About the disease

A shoulder fracture is where shoulder bones have been broken as a result of a fall or accident. There are three bones in the shoulder: the scapula (shoulder blade), the clavicle (collar bone), and the humerus (upper arm bone). These bones are joined at the shoulder and enable arm mobility. Other types of shoulder traumas, which have similar symptoms to a shoulder fracture, are dislocations and tears.

A shoulder fracture will typically start to manifest itself right after the break. It is a condition which needs emergency treatment. Almost 80% of all shoulder fractures are not displaced, making it easier to treat them. The broken pieces remain at their usual anatomical place and can be repaired by keeping the arm still. Usually a sling, which immobilizes the shoulder, needs to be worn for 6-7 weeks. Only 20% of fractures require surgery.

The most common cause of a shoulder fracture is a car or motorcycle accident. They account for 60% of all cases of shoulder fractures; the remaining 40% include falling on an outstretched arm or receiving a blow from a hard object such as a baseball bat.

Symptoms

  • Acute pain in the shoulder region
  • Inability to move the arm
  • Shooting sensation in the neck
  • Swelling
  • Redness of the damaged region
  • Deformity of the region

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, a doctor will check the position and alignment of the shoulder. This will also determine the exact origin of the pain.
  • An X-ray can reveal whether the shoulder is dislocated or fractured and in the case of the latter, which bone has been damaged. It can also show the severity of the fracture and determine whether surgery is necessary.
  • A CT scan is performed if X-ray images were not clear enough.

Treatment

  • Osteosynthesis is a procedure whereby fractured bones are internally fixed with special metal devices. This is performed during open surgery. The metal devices bring the fractured bones together and keep them from moving.
  • Non-surgical treatments include the wearing of a sling, which also holds the arm in one position. The sling can be taken off once the patient no longer experiences pain and the shoulder has completely regained its function.

Overall, it will take several weeks before you recover completely and return to your normal lifestyle.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko