[Why long-term results?].

Lifelong histories are characteristic of orthopaedics. Long-term planning and guidance are essential features of orthopaedic thinking. The indications for operation are based on prognosis, which in turn we only know from long- term observations.

[Immediately stable arthrodesis of the shoulder].

A surgical technique for a stable arthrodesis of the shoulder is described which permits immediate exercise without plaster. The aligment of the arthrodesis is particularly emphasized.