Don’t let knee pain bring you to your knees!

In recent years, a variety of new, highly effective and increasingly gentle treatments of the knee joint have been developed, including joint-preserving, conservative (non-surgical) and surgical measures. For example, nowadays treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee by means of a total knee prosthesis can be delayed further and further.
In addition to traditional applications such as physiotherapy and physical measures, conservative measures also include the infiltration (injection) of cartilage-protecting "lubricants" and selective treatment with stabilising and axis-correcting knee splints. If conservative treatment is no longer sufficient, almost all ligament, meniscus and cartilage regenerative operations can be performed in the course of minimally invasive "keyhole surgery" (arthroscopy). The best individual treatment is carried out for you using the latest techniques and biocompatible materials:

Read more about the treatment options by our experts on the following pages!
The following treatments can be applied individually according to the symptoms and age:
- Cartilage healing with ACP
- Microfracture knee surgery
- Chondrocyte transplantation
- Corrective osteotomies
- Partial replacement of the knee joint
- Total prosthesis of the knee joint 

The VELYS system is a robot-assisted tool that supports surgeons during knee replacement surgery. It helps to precisely align and position the artificial joint according to the patient’s individual anatomy. The robot does not operate independently; instead, it provides real-time data and assists in the accurate planning and execution of the procedure.

The goal is to replace the knee joint in a way that restores mobility, stability, and function as naturally as possible. The system is used directly in the operating theatre and does not require any prior CT or MRI scans.

The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments stabilise the knee joint and prevent the lower leg from sliding away from the thigh bone. Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament are much more common than injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament. Typically, the anterior cruciate ligament can tear when the lower leg rotates outwards with the knee joint bent and tilted inward.

In principle, the following procedures are available for treating a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament: conservative therapy, replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament or the healing response. The choice of the procedure depends on the age of the injury, the extent of the instability and the level of physical activity of the patient. The patient’s own cruciate ligament can be preserved in the healing response. During a small arthroscopic procedure, the displaced fibres of the cruciate ligament are restored to their correct position. Small holes are drilled in the bone in the area where the cruciate ligament attaches so that stem cells can escape from the bone marrow. These lead to the healing of the cruciate ligament. Advantages of this technology: The patient’s own cruciate ligament is preserved. There is no need to remove a tendon from anywhere else on the body. It is a minor procedure with a significantly lower risk of complications compared to replacing the cruciate ligament. Sporting activities can be resumed earlier. A healing response can only be carried out in the first few weeks after the anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Our practice specialises in this technique. 

The inner and outer meniscus have a shock absorbing function in the knee joint. They act as a buffer between the heads of the two bones, the femoral condyle and the tibial plateau. Meniscus damage can result from general wear and tear in the knee or from an accident (twisting of the knee joint). The inner meniscus is affected far more frequently. Not all meniscus damage requires immediate surgery. Conservative treatment is often possible, especially in the case of wear-related damage. Depending on the extent of the meniscus tear, an operation may be necessary; this is carried out arthroscopically. As a rule, the damaged parts of the meniscus that have lost their buffering function are removed. A rupture of the meniscus caused by an accident should be reaffixed (sutured) under certain circumstances. In rare cases, meniscus replacement is required. A synthetic meniscus implant is sewn into the defective area of the damaged meniscus. 

If there is significant, wear-related damage to the cartilage covering on the knee joint and there is pain and restricted mobility, and if the conservative treatment options have been exhausted, the fitting of a knee prostheses may have to be considered. The worn cartilage coating (wear and tear) is replaced by a state-of-the-art metal surface. In the event of unilateral wear, a partial knee prosthesis can be implanted, in which only the affected section of the knee is replaced. However, if the cartilage damage has affected a large part of or the entire knee, we recommend a full prosthesis with renewal of the entire surface. The meniscus, which among other things serves as a shock absorber between the respective bone surfaces, is replaced by a durable special plastic. In certain cases, computer navigation, or personalised knee prosthesis created for the patient on the basis of a 3D reconstruction, has also proven its worth.

All of the above methods are only performed by our highly specialised knee experts.