All these reasons and more can lead to many shoulder diseases from shoulder impingement to shoulder tear, calcification to ‘frozen shoulder’, and can adversely affect the comfort of life of the person with severe pain and limitation of movement!
Acıbadem Dr. Şinasi Can (Kadıköy) Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan Çift 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. When we say shoulder, we are talking about 4 joints and these very mobile joints are very open to trauma. In addition, as a result of some wrong living habits, it can wear out over time and cause various problems. We listen to the history of our patients, who mostly apply with unbearable pain and limitation of movement, and apply various treatments after examination and necessary examinations. In the event that medication, injection or physical therapy is insufficient, we resort to a closed surgery called arthroscopy to restore our patients’ health.
5 IMPORTANT POINTS TO KNOW ABOUT SHOULDER PAIN
Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan Çift explained 5 important points to know about shoulder pain, made important warnings and suggestions.
THESE FAULTS WEAR THE SHOULDER
Our shoulders are among the joints that we use most frequently in our daily lives, that we wear the most without being aware of, and that are most vulnerable to trauma. Stating that there is not a person who has reached the age of 60 and has not had shoulder pain, Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan Çift stated that these pains can be very mild and can go up to surgery, “Wrong movements in daily life; For example, sitting in front of the computer for a long time without taking a break, wrong posture positions, inactivity, not doing exercises that strengthen the shoulder muscles, doing frequent and long overhead movements (wiping the glass, reaching on the shelf, etc.), making a wrong move while holding the hangers in public transport, or shouldering in the parks. Unconscious practices such as turning the rotating tools quickly and intensely, and heavy exercises, especially in the widely used gymnasiums, can damage the shoulders and cause severe pain that makes daily life unbearable. Same way; 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 acting hastily can cause trauma to the shoulders and even cause tendon rupture. Carrying a heavy bag on the shoulder or even stuffing and carrying materials such as laptop computers and chargers can cause serious damage to the shoulders,” he warns.
A SERIOUS ILLNESS MAY ALSO CAUSE THE PROBLEM!
Pointing out that some diseases can cause shoulder pain, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan Çift gives the following information: “Mostly, shoulder impingement syndrome, shoulder tears, shoulder traumas, inflammation of the sacs on the shoulders called ‘bursa’, which is used to prevent friction of the bone ends (bursitis), calcification of the shoulder (arthrosis), fibromyalgia – pain reflected from the neck, which is popularly called kulunc. and although it is rare, a possible tumor 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.
CAUTION! WHEN I SHOULD LOOK AT ITS SHOULD SHOULD…
Emphasizing that the first intervention in shoulder dislocations must be done by an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist, Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan Çift speaks as follows: “One of the most common mistakes made in our society in case of shoulder dislocation is the people who say ‘I will fix it’. Unfortunately, in our country, there are many people who are not doctors but pretend to be doctors, so this time, when I try to fix the dislocation with such interventions, fractures can also be caused! For this reason, an orthopedic specialist should be consulted even when going to the emergency room.”
DIFFERENT METHODS ARE APPLIED IN THE TREATMENT OF SHOULDER DISEASES
Underlining that different treatments are applied in shoulder diseases, Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan Çift says 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. prof. Dr. Hakan Turan Çift gives the following information: “We resort to surgical treatment in patients who do not benefit from medical treatment or physical therapy for problems such as shoulder tears, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder or calcification. By performing the operation with a closed method called arthroscopy, we can increase the comfort of the patient during and after the operation. 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 the 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.”
SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE METHODS TO PROTECT SHOULDER HEALTH
Acıbadem Dr. Şinasi Can (Kadıköy) Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan Çift said that there are some simple but effective measures to protect shoulder health, doing exercises that strengthen the shoulder muscles regularly, being careful when reaching up, avoiding carrying heavy bags or heavy bags, filling the bucket several times with little water instead of lifting heavy at once. says 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; Stating that smoking has a negative effect on the union of the shoulder tear, Prof. Dr. Hakan Turan Çift emphasizes that for this reason, staying away from cigarettes is very important for shoulder health as well as for general health.