“The cartilage doc” – preserving joints instead of replacing them
Operative orthopaedics
If conservative treatment of your complaints is not possible or if this does not lead to a lasting satisfactory result, I will be happy to inform you about surgical treatment alternatives and will also carry these out myself if indicated.
During my surgical training in Zurich, Cologne, Bonn and Straubing, I specialized in minimally invasive joint surgery (arthroscopy) on the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle joints. In addition to ankle surgery, I also perform foot surgery in the forefoot and hindfoot area.
The surgical procedures are performed at the Beta Klinik in Bonn. Depending on the extent of the procedure, it is performed on an inpatient or outpatient basis. From state-of-the-art diagnostics and specialized surgical teams to post-operative physiotherapy, everything is under one roof.
Close interdisciplinary cooperation ensures that you receive the best possible care and treatment. In order to keep up to date with the latest developments, I regularly attend congresses and training courses organized by the relevant specialist associations and related fields.
Shoulder
In the field of minimally invasive and conservative shoulder surgery, I mainly treat the following conditions:
Most shoulder procedures require physiotherapeutic treatment following the operation. I will provide you with a clearly structured post-treatment plan and, on request, individual sports advice to ensure the results of your treatment.
It is important that your pain is eliminated or significantly reduced after the treatment and that you have the best possible function in everyday life and sport again.
Elbow
Diseases of the elbow require a comprehensive and competent clinical and radiological examination.
As with all other joints, the success of treatment depends first and foremost on an accurate diagnosis of the underlying condition before appropriate conservative or surgical treatment is initiated. Nowadays, many procedures on the elbow joint can be performed arthroscopically or minimally invasively.
In the field of minimally invasive and conservative elbow surgery, I mainly treat the following conditions:
Most elbow joint procedures require physiotherapy and further orthopaedic care. Some of the procedures can also be performed on an outpatient basis.
The important thing is that after the treatment, your pain has been eliminated or significantly reduced and you have the best possible function in everyday life and sport again.
Knee
In the field of minimally invasive and conservative knee surgery, I mainly treat the following conditions:
Many knee joint procedures require physiotherapeutic treatment following the operation. I will provide you with a clearly structured post-treatment plan and, on request, individual sports advice to ensure the results of your treatment.
It is important that your pain is eliminated or significantly reduced after the treatment and that you have the best possible function in everyday life and sport again.
Ankle joint
In the field of minimally invasive and conservative ankle surgery, I mainly treat the following conditions:
Many ankle procedures require physiotherapeutic treatment following the operation. I will provide you with a clearly structured post-treatment plan and, on request, individual sports advice to ensure the results of your treatment.
It is important that your pain is eliminated or significantly reduced after the treatment and that you have the best possible function in everyday life and sport again.
Foot surgery
The foot is subject to very high physical stresses in everyday life and during sport. Any surgical intervention must therefore offer a clear chance of improvement if it is carried out.
In addition, postoperative adaptation of footwear is often necessary and helpful, particularly in the case of forefoot surgery. We also provide expert advice in this area and, of course, in movement therapy, and ensure that you regain the best possible function in everyday life and sport.
