Orthopaedics I, General Orthopaedics

Dear Patient,

On these Internet pages you will find a description of our facility and our spectrum of treatment.
The Orthopaedic Clinic at the St. Franziskus Hospital was established in 1980 and has 80 beds. Since 2003 the Clinic has been subdivided into two departments, the Clinic for Orthopaedics and Endoprosthetics and the Clinic for Paediatric Orthopaedics and Neuroorthopaedics.

The spectrum of the Orthopaedic Clinic with its Departments of General Orthopaedics and Paediatric Orthopaedics/Neuroorthopaedics covers the surgical and conservative treatment of all orthopaedic conditions. Approx. 2350 inpatients and approx. 6000 outpatients are treated each year and over 2200 operations are performed.

The following gives an overview of the Department for General Orthopaedics and Endoprosthetics (Orthopaedics I) and its spectrum of diagnostic and treatment options.

• A particular specialism of the Clinic is hip/knee replacements and replacement operations on artificial joints. These operations enable arthritis sufferers to enjoy life again without pain and with increased movement.
• In many cases, particularly with younger patients, joint-preserving interventions can avoid or delay the fitting of an artificial joint. These interventions include e.g. corrective surgery or revisions to knock knees or bowed legs or for hip dysplasia.
• A significant proportion of our surgical procedures consist of arthroscopic interventions (e.g. meniscus operations, treatment of damaged cartilage and plastic surgery to the cruciate ligament) on patients with sports injuries and conditions caused by wear and tear.
• In addition, we also treat the entire field of musculoskeletal conditions, including spinal problems and rheumatic conditions.

The team of physicians, staff, physiotherapists and nurses is committed to providing patients with a high-quality service and sympathetic care.