Joint Replacement The artificial replacement of a joint with a joint prosthesis.
- Are you no longer able to stand and walk like you used to without it hurting?
- Do you need longer to "get going" when you get up in the morning?
- Have you stopped playing tennis because it’s no longer enjoyable?
One possible cause may be osteoarthritis, which is the abrasion of cartilage in the joint, brought about by degenerative changes such as misalignments, excess weight or an accident.
Arthrosis causes excruciating pain in the knee or hip that bothers you when subjected to strain or, in the worst case, even while at rest.
As a specialist for artificial knee and hip joints, I can help you find your way back to an active, pain-free lifestyle once again.
After an extensive medical history, we create a therapy plan for you.
Essentially, there are two paths of treatment:
- non-surgical or
- surgical therapy