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Doc Esser, ARD-Mediathek / WDR – 08.05.2025
Dr. Markus Klingenberg
Which therapy is really the best for my knee?
Every year, around 230,000 knee joints are artificially replaced in Germany – and the number continues to grow. But how has this sharp increase come about? And above all, are all these operations medically necessary?
Experts Dr. Esser speaks to express clear doubts about this. In their opinion, a significant proportion of knee replacements could be avoided through early diagnosis and individually tailored treatment approaches – estimates put the figure at around 25 percent.
In the discussion, both prominent people affected, such as the former national goalkeeper Toni Schumacher, and politicians such as Karl Lauterbach (SPD) report on their experiences and assessments.
Dr. Markus Klingenberg
Ich bin Facharzt für Orthopädie und leitender Arzt an der Beta Klinik in Bonn. Meine Spezialgebiete sind minimalinvasive Schulter-, Knie- und Sprunggelenk-OPs. In der Sportmedizin liegen meine Schwerpunkte im Bereich Verletzungs- Prophylaxe und Rehabilitation.
Nebenher bin ich gefragter Autor und Referent bei Fortbildungen für Ärzte und Trainer.
