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Dr. med. Franz Unger

Dr. med. Franz Unger

Unfallchirurgie und Sporttraumatologie mit Spezialgebiet Schulterchirurgie
4.5(10)
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About the doctor

AIThis description was summarised by AI from the linked website. It was not written or checked by the person on this profile.Automatically summarisedSource: schulter.atAs of Oct 2026

Dr. Franz Unger ist ein hochspezialisierter Facharzt für Unfallchirurgie und Sporttraumatologie mit langjähriger Erfahrung in der Schulterchirurgie. Er promovierte 1988 zum Doktor der gesamten Heilkunde und absolvierte seine Facharztausbildung am Klinikum Wels Grieskirchen. Von 2002 bis 2012 war er leitender Oberarzt des Schulterkompetenzzentrums am selben Klinikum. Dr. Unger ist bekannt für seine jahrelange internationale Zusammenarbeit mit führenden Schulterchirurgen und seine regelmäßige Vortragstätigkeit bei nationalen und internationalen Kongressen. Seine Expertise umfasst die Behandlung von Schulterverletzungen, Schulterbeschwerden, rheumatischen und degenerativen Schulterkrankheiten sowie die Durchführung von über 6.000 Schulteroperationen. Dr. Unger war als Olympiaarzt bei den Spielen in Sotschi 2014 und Peking 2022 sowie als WM-Arzt bei mehreren alpinen Ski-Weltmeisterschaften tätig. Er ist Mitglied in renommierten Fachgesellschaften wie der AGA, ÖGS und ÖGU.

Diplomas & Certificates

Membership in AGA (German-speaking Working Group for Arthroscopy)Membership in ÖGS (Austrian Society for Sports Medicine)Membership in ÖGU (Austrian Society for Trauma Surgery)ÖAK Diploma Manual MedicineÖAK Diploma in Sports Medicine

Treatments

Shoulder SurgeryArthroscopic SynovectomyArthroscopic biceps tendon tenotomyArthroscopic biceps tendon tenodesisArthroscopic SLAP and Bankart SurgeryArthroscopic Excision of CalcificationsRevision Endoprosthetics on the ShoulderStabilization surgeries for os acromialeOsteosynthesis of Humeral Shaft FracturesArthroscopic Capsulotomy for Frozen ShoulderArthroscopic Reconstructions of the Rotator CuffDiagnostic Arthroscopy of the Glenohumeral JointFracture Endoprosthetics for Humeral Head FracturesArthroscopic Removal of Ossifications in the ShoulderArthroscopic Remplissage for Engaging Hill Sachs LesionsArthroscopic Lateral Clavicle Resection for AC OsteoarthritisNerve Release for Nerve Compression Syndromes in the ShoulderSurgical Therapy for Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint DislocationsOsteosynthesis of Glenoid, Coracoid, Acromion and Clavicle FracturesArthroscopic Subacromial Decompression (ASD) for Impingement SyndromeShoulder Endoprosthetics in Combination with Muscle Transfer SurgeriesArthroscopically Assisted Osteosynthesis of Fractures (Glenoid Screwing)Osteosynthesis of Subcapital Humerus Fractures and Humeral Head FracturesShoulder Endoprosthetics with Glenoid Reconstruction for Bony Glenoid DefectShoulder Cartilage Surgery (Arthroscopic Microfracture, Cartilage Cell Transplantation)Coracoclavicular Stabilization using Tight Rope for Fresh Acromioclavicular Joint DislocationsMuscle Transfer Surgeries like Latissimus Dorsi Transfer, Pectoralis Major Transfer, Delta FlapShoulder endoprosthetics (hemiprosthesis, surface replacement, stemless prostheses, total shoulder endoprosthesis, reverse total shoulder endoprosthesis)Open Stabilization Surgeries after Shoulder Dislocations (Bankart Procedure, Modified Eden-Hybinette Procedure, J-Span Plastic according to Resch, McLaughlin Procedure)

Google Reviews

4.5(10)

AI Summary

The reviews describe largely very positive experiences: Dr. Unger is praised for his professional competence, thorough examinations and clear explanations. Friendliness in interactions and prompt appointment scheduling are also highlighted, while waiting times are not criticized. Patients with shoulder problems and after surgery report good care and successful treatment.

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Last updated: 12/10/2026, 14:22

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