SHOULDER SPECIALIST

This is how you recognize a shoulder specialist.

You search the internet for shoulder specialist Munich and receive a list of numerous orthopedic and trauma surgeons in Munich.

Everyone claims to have something to do with shoulder treatments. But what makes a shoulder specialist in Munich stand out?

How does an orthopedist become a shoulder specialist? When can one call themselves a shoulder specialist or shoulder expert?

The terms "shoulder specialist" and "shoulder expert" are not protected. Aside from the specialist titles, anyone can call themselves that, regardless of whether they actually have experience or specific expertise in treating shoulder problems.

However, this is often difficult for patients to determine. As a patient, it's often difficult to assess whether the term "shoulder specialist" is being used legitimately.

These terms are often used to signal to the patient that they have particular expertise in a particular field. However, it is often impossible to verify whether this expertise exists.

SHOULDER SPECIALISTS IN MUNICH

In fact, many of the doctors found under Shoulder Specialist Munich cover many other medical areas besides the shoulder.

However, as the name "specialist" suggests, there should be a specialization. Such specialization is usually demonstrated by the orthopedist's in-depth coverage of this area within their field. They distinguish themselves by treating a large number of patients with illnesses or injuries in this area.

A high number of patients treated for shoulder problems therefore also leads to considerable experience in this field. The frequency of shoulder treatments or procedures performed also plays an important role.

A high number of treatments increases the quality of the outcome simply through the frequent, repeated treatment of similar problems. For example, if surgery for a tendon injury in the shoulder has been performed very frequently, then the surgeon also has a lot of practice in treating tendon injuries.

If a surgeon now treats other joints besides the shoulder, the proportion of shoulder surgeries automatically decreases—the practice of performing shoulder surgeries is therefore no longer as high as it could be if only shoulders were treated. This connection has been scientifically proven in numerous studies.

A shoulder specialist in Munich should have these requirements:

• Specialization in diseases and injuries of the shoulder joint

• Concentration of the operational spectrum on this area

• The specialization area covers the entire treatment of all illnesses and injuries.

• Learn more about the treatment options offered by our Munich shoulder specialist, Prof. Dr. Ben Ockert.