Specialist publication, 22.02.2024
Dr. Markus Klingenberg
The non-surgical treatment of advanced shoulder osteoarthritis with high physical demands can be challenging for both the patient and the doctor. Most injections are often only injections can often only provide moderate and very limited pain relief in severe osteoarthritis.
In this case, the patient underwent off-label treatment with 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel (arthrosamide) after exhausting comprehensive conservative treatment. This is a non-biodegradable hydrogel that is deposited in the synovium of the joint capsule. Studies have shown that a single injection can provide lasting pain relief and improved joint function in osteoarthritis of the knee.
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Dr. Markus Klingenberg
Ich bin Facharzt für Orthopädie und leitender Arzt an der Beta Klinik in Bonn. Meine Spezialgebiete sind minimalinvasive Schulter-, Knie- und Sprunggelenk-OPs. In der Sportmedizin liegen meine Schwerpunkte im Bereich Verletzungs- Prophylaxe und Rehabilitation.
Nebenher bin ich gefragter Autor und Referent bei Fortbildungen für Ärzte und Trainer.
