Helios ENDO-Klinik Hamburg

The experts at the Helios ENDO-Klinik Hamburg are among the world's best surgeons in the field of artificial joint replacement, with significant and successful expertise. The department performs over 9000 joint replacement treatments with their help. The division aids in the following areas;

• Hip joint replacement

If physiotherapy, chiropractic therapy, and medicine are no longer effective, the pain can be relieved and the joint's function enhanced by a hip joint replacement. At the Helios Endo-Klinik, four distinct types of cement-free prostheses are used, each of which comes in up to 16 different sizes.

• Knee joint replacement

In order to provide relief to patients from pain and restore its functionality, the doctors perform more than 1700 knee replacements each year. Since its founding, the specialists of the clinic have performed around 37,500 knee prosthesis implants. Patients are also given daily gait training, orthopedic aids, and the usage of movement splints on an individual basis after treatment.

• Revision operation

Wear or loosening of the prosthesis after 15 to 20 years of use is totally common. It's possible that the artificial joint will need to be replaced. Replacement surgeries on the hip, knee, and shoulder joints are one of Helios ENDO-Klinik Hamburg's key points as a highly specialized joint center. Patients will benefit from close collaboration between the surgical departments and the department of anesthesia and intensive care medicine throughout their stay in the hospital's surgical section.

The four experts from the Department of ENDO-Klinik Hamburg Clinic have three individual operating theatres where both outpatient and inpatient arthroscopic, minimally invasive, and conventional operations take place, with the increased demand for orthopedics specialists for sports injuries. The goal is to keep the wounded or damaged joint intact. After sporting accidents, the Department undertakes highly specialized procedures for joint and soft tissue injuries of;

• Knee:

Dr. Werner Siekmann, the center's director, is a renowned knee specialist with a national reputation. Many national and international top athletes, particularly in the world of football, have benefited from his treatment.

• Shoulder:

Dr. Andreas Werner, who was named TOP physician 2019 by the magazine FOCUS, leads the department. He specializes in the surgical treatment of both acute and chronic shoulder ailments, such as dislocations and joint ruptures.

• Feet:

The Helios ENDO Clinic provides a full range of advanced foot orthopedics and foot surgical services. Through conservative procedures, effective foot and ankle care is feasible because of innovative surgical techniques and modern aids like MICA procedure which is only offered by a few surgeons globally.

Helios ENDO-Klinik Hamburg Orthopedics Department , has one of the most known medical facilitators. Dr. Ralf Theermann's areas of expertise include arthroscopic and open shoulder and elbow surgery, as well as endoprosthetic, arthroscopic knee surgery, cartilage surgery, and knee ligament surgery. Dr. Hartwig specializes in endoprosthetics for the hip and knee, arthroscopic and open knee surgery, osteotomies, hand foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Preiss's main areas of competence are reconstructive surgery in particular. All of the department's doctors use new surgical treatments in a unique way, such as ligament replacement plastics.

Spinal Surgery Center at the clinic is one of the renowned centers for all kinds of spinal problems. The center has a presence of internationally recognized surgeons that also provide emotional support to sufferers and their families. The center provides services in the areas for;

• Herniated disc treatment in cervical spine, lumbar spine, and thoracic spine.
• Spinal canal narrowing and vertebral slippage.
• Removal of tumor spine.
• Inflammation of the spine.
• Spinal injuries treatment.
• Spinal deformities.
• Compression of peripheral nerves.
• Pain therapy.
• Revision surgery.

The department employs a highly qualified and experienced team of physiotherapists. From early mobility issues after surgery through customized build-up training in the following phase, the clinic follows a patient on every path of their pain. Patients feel at ease and acquire confidence rapidly because of the welcoming environment and personalized attention.

The center does not just aid in faster healing and mobility gain but also focuses on the areas of;

• Supply of aids
• Gait school
• Improvement of joint mobility
• Strengthening of the muscles
• Independence in everyday life