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Hip Osteoarthritis (coxarthrosis) — Hip Replacement and Rehabilitation: treatment in the Best Hospitals of Germany

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Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach
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Germany, Moenchengladbach

Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach

Overall rating 9.2 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology is part of the specialized Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders,  whose medical team consists of highly qualified orthopedists, traumatologists, and spinal surgeons. The department offers modern diagnostics and treatment of the entire range of musculoskeletal diseases. The department's field of ​​competence includes the treatment of injuries of varying severity. The therapeutic options cover both conservative measures and surgical interventions, which are mainly performed using sparing minimally invasive techniques. The treatment concept is based on the comprehensive approach – from the use of conservative methods to physiotherapeutic procedures the day after surgery.

Thomas Kruppa
Dr. med.Thomas Kruppa
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Hospital directly 23752.83
BookingHealth Price: 20252.83
Catholic Clinic Koblenz-Montabaur
Germany, Koblenz

Catholic Clinic Koblenz-Montabaur

Overall rating 10 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology, Foot Surgery

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology, Foot Surgery ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in hip surgery! The department offers the full range of high-precision diagnostics and conservative and surgical treatment for diseases of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. One of the department's key areas of clinical practice is large joint arthroplasty. In this area, the department is awarded the prestigious endoCert certificate. The doctors in the department's operating rooms successfully perform knee, hip, and shoulder replacement surgery. Whenever possible, preference is given to minimally invasive joint replacement surgery. An important part of the work of the department's doctors is the treatment of orthopedic diseases and musculoskeletal injuries in children. The specialists at the medical facility also have long experience in helping patients with foot pathologies and deformities, including hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, hammer toes and claw toes, metatarsalgia, etc. The department's doctors have in their arsenal state-of-the-art equipment and modern treatment methods that allow for the achievement of excellent therapeutic results. More than 3,500 inpatients and about 17,000 outpatients are treated at the medical facility every year.

Martin Haunschild
Dr. med.Martin Haunschild
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Price: 27265.38
Brothers of Mercy Hospital Munich
Germany, Munich

Brothers of Mercy Hospital Munich

Overall rating 10 / 10

Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology, Spinal Surgery and Foot Surgery

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology, Spinal Surgery and Foot Surgery ranks among the top German medical facilities in treating orthopedic diseases and spinal surgery! The department carries out comprehensive examinations and effectively treats musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. The department has about 130 beds for its patient hospitalization. Doctors annually admit more than 4,000 patients for inpatient treatment. Several thousand surgical interventions of varying complexity are performed on the basis of the medical facility annually. The department offers the services of the certified Maximum Care Joint Replacement Surgery Center (EPZmax) and the certified Trauma Center. In addition, the department's specialists have vast experience in treating spinal and foot pathologies. The main goal of the department's doctors is to restore mobility and eliminate pain. The specialists always prefer an individual approach to each patient and his clinical case.

Johannes Beckmann
Prof. Dr. med.Johannes Beckmann
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Price: 25402.88
Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe
Specialized hospital
Germany, Karlsruhe

Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe

Overall rating 9.8 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Traumatology, Orthopedic Surgery, Hand and Foot Surgery

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Traumatology, Orthopedic Surgery, Hand and Foot Surgery offers the full range of modern services to the patients with musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. The key areas of specialization include conservative and surgical treatment of injuries and degenerative changes in the limbs, joints, pelvis and spine. The department is certified by the German Trauma Society (DGU) and has an SAV certificate, which indicates the excellent achievements of the medical facility in the treatment of injuries of any severity. The department performs most surgical interventions using minimally invasive and endoscopic surgical techniques, thanks to which the patients can regain their mobility and return to their usual daily life in the shortest possible time. The department's experienced surgeons perform more than 6,000 operations annually, including particularly complex ones. About 3,000 inpatients and more than 20,000 outpatients receive medical care here every year. The department has 90 beds.

Christof Müller
Prof. Dr. med.Christof Müller
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Price: 25714
Vitos Orthopedic Clinic Kassel
Specialized hospital
Germany, Kassel

Vitos Orthopedic Clinic Kassel

Overall rating 9.2 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery, Foot Surgery, Hand Surgery and Rheumatology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery, Foot Surgery, Hand Surgery and Rheumatology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in its areas of specialization. The key areas of work of the department's doctors include large joint arthroplasty, arthroscopic interventions on the knee, hip, and shoulder joints, conservative and surgical treatment of foot and hand diseases and deformities, rheumatic joint lesions, orthopedic diseases in children, and musculoskeletal injuries. The key to successful clinical practice is the professionalism and unique experience of the department's medical team, combined with the advanced infrastructure and state-of-the-art equipment. The department has 5 operating rooms equipped with the latest technology. Most surgical interventions are performed using minimally invasive techniques, due to which, in the shortest possible time, the patient is verticalized, their mobility is restored, and a pronounced pain syndrome is excluded. The department annually performs more than 4,500 surgical interventions, including especially complex ones, so the specialists at the medical facility are rightfully proud of their impressive clinical experience in the surgical treatment of orthopedic diseases. Over the years, the department has gained an excellent reputation not only in Germany but also far beyond its borders.

Guido Heers
Prof. Dr. med.Guido Heers
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Price: 27104.6
University Hospital Ulm
Specialized hospital
Germany, Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating 9.2 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics provides the full range of modern diagnostic services and effective treatment methods for patients with musculoskeletal diseases. The medical facility admits patients of all age groups, including young children and adolescents. Special attention is paid to the treatment of hip and knee arthrosis, foot diseases and deformities, spinal pathologies, and benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors, including bone metastases. An experienced team of pediatric orthopedists takes care of young patients. The specialists conduct both conservative and surgical treatments for hip dysplasia, Perthes disease, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, clubfoot, flat feet, scoliosis, bone and soft tissue sarcomas, bone fractures, and other pathologies and injuries. The department successfully performs CT-guided nerve root blocks for the treatment of back pain. When surgical treatment is required, the department's team of doctors uses sparing, minimally traumatic techniques. Modern navigation systems are used during joint replacement surgery to ensure the most accurate positioning of the artificial joint. The department strictly follows the recommendations of the German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery (DGOU), which ensures highly effective treatment.

Heiko Reichel
Prof. Dr. med.Heiko Reichel
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Price: 28868.96
University Hospital Heidelberg
Specialized hospital
Germany, Heidelberg

University Hospital Heidelberg

Overall rating 9.8 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology ranks among the top German departments specializing in endoprosthetic joint replacement! The department offers the full range of services in the field of diagnostics and treatment of all diseases of the musculoskeletal system. In addition to surgical treatment, a number of effective conservative treatments are available in the department, for example, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, therapeutic exercise. The highly qualified doctors who have a rich experience and outstanding treatment results take care of the patients' health. 

Volker Ewerbeck
Prof. Dr. med.Volker Ewerbeck
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University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Specialized hospital
Germany, Frankfurt am Main

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

Overall rating 10 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Special Orthopedic Surgery and Rheumatic Orthopedics

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Special Orthopedic Surgery and Rheumatic Orthopedics ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the treatment of orthopedic diseases in adults and children, as well as in hip surgery! The department offers the full range of medical services in these medical fields. It carries out both diagnostics and treatment of patients of all age groups, including very elderly patients, with various musculoskeletal diseases. The therapeutic options include both conservative and surgical treatment methods. The department is distinguished by high professionalism of doctors, advanced infrastructure and invaluable experience in the field of its specialization, due to which it occupies leading positions in the European medical arena and guarantees an optimal treatment result.

Ingo Marzi
Prof. Dr. med.Ingo Marzi
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Price: 27054.49
Charite University Hospital Berlin
Specialized hospital
Germany, Berlin

Charite University Hospital Berlin

Overall rating 9 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology ranks among the top German medical facilities in the field of its specialization! It offers the full range of conservative and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The department's priorities include knee and hip surgery, including endoprosthetics, spinal surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, surgical oncology of the musculoskeletal system and the treatment of injuries of varying severity. With an annual number of more than 8,000 inpatients, the department has the status of one of the largest and most reputable in the field of its competence.

Carsten Perka
Prof. Dr. med.Carsten Perka
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Price: 40332.08
University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich
Specialized hospital
Germany, Munich

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Overall rating 9.8 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Foot Surgery

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Foot Surgery offers the full range of services for the diagnostics and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases: bone, joint, muscle, ligament and tendon diseases. Special attention in the department's clinical practice is paid to knee and hip replacement surgery, including revision interventions to replace previously implanted prostheses, treatment of foot diseases, musculoskeletal cancers, orthopedic diseases in children. In addition, the department's specialists deal with the treatment of rare and especially complex musculoskeletal diseases. The department's highly specialized medical team applies only modern diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in their practice, and the long-term experience of doctors guarantees top-class surgical and conservative treatment. As a certified Maximum Care Endoprosthetics Center, the department's doctors annually perform more than 1,000 surgical procedures for partial and total joint replacement. Every year, more than 10,000 patients entrust their health to the department's medical team. Whenever required, doctors from related medical specialties are involved in the treatment process. The main goal and focus of doctors is to maximally restore the patient's health and give him the opportunity to return to his usual way of life.

Rüdiger von Eisenhart-Rothe
Prof. Dr. med.Rüdiger von Eisenhart-Rothe
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Price: 30471.5
University Hospital Würzburg
Specialized hospital
Germany, Würzburg

University Hospital Würzburg

Overall rating 9.2 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics is the center of maximum orthopedic care and offers the diagnostics and treatment of all diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Along with the full range of modern operative and conservative orthopedics, the department specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery using the minimally invasive methods, replacement/revision of prostheses, orthopaedic oncology, foot surgery and patella problems in the patella.

Maximilian Rudert
Prof. Dr. med.Maximilian Rudert
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Price: 27067.02
University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Specialized hospital
Germany, Dresden

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

Overall rating 9.1 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery, Foot Surgery

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery, Foot Surgery offers the full range of diagnostics, conservative and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. The department is a certified Endoprosthetics Center – more than 1,000 primary joint replacement surgeries are performed here annually. The surgeons of the Endoprosthetics Center also specialize in particularly complex clinical cases and revision procedures for the replacement of previously implanted artificial joints. In addition, the department has the status of the interregional Trauma Center certified in accordance with the standards of the German Trauma Society. The department has also been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from the German Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (DAF) in the field of foot surgery. A separate area of ​​clinical activity is the treatment of diseases, injuries and congenital malformations of the musculoskeletal system in children. Depending on the severity of the clinical case, both conservative and surgical techniques are used in the treatment of orthopedic pathologies in children. The department's medical team prefers sparing low-traumatic surgery, while open operations are performed only if other therapeutic options are ineffective.

Klaus-Dieter Schaser
Prof. Dr. med.Klaus-Dieter Schaser
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Price: 35385.61
University Hospital Tuebingen
Specialized hospital
Germany, Tuebingen

University Hospital Tuebingen

Overall rating 9.2 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics offers the full range of modern diagnostics and treatment of diseases, deformities of the musculoskeletal system in patients of all age groups. The priority task of all specialists of the department is to preserve the mobility of the patient and improve the quality of his life. In the field of surgical treatment, the main focus is on joint arthroplasty, resection of musculoskeletal tumors, as well as surgical correction of spinal defects and pathologies. In addition, the department specializes in the treatment of sports injuries.

Nikolaus Wülker
Prof. Dr. med.Nikolaus Wülker
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Price: 28954.57
University Hospital Muenster
Specialized hospital
Germany, Muenster

University Hospital Muenster

Overall rating 9.8 / 10

Department of General Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology

The Department of General Orthopedics and Orthopedic Oncology offers the full range of conservative and surgical treatment of all musculoskeletal diseases. The department ranks among the largest medical facilities of this kind in Germany, as well as among the specialized authoritative departments for the treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors in the European medical arena. The treatment is carried out both on an outpatient and inpatient basis, including the outpatient operations. In addition to its successful clinical activities, the department is proud of its productive research work, which has given birth to many innovations in orthopedics, for example, the department's specialists have patented the very latest prosthetic systems, particularly in the field of orthopedic oncology.

Georg Gosheger
Prof. Dr. med.Georg Gosheger
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Price: 30339.96
University Hospital Bonn
Specialized hospital
Germany, Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating 9.2 / 10

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology ranks among the top German departments specializing in joint replacement surgery! The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of all diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. The therapeutic options include both conservative and surgical treatments. The department has 5 modern operating rooms, which meet stringent hygienic standards and a high technological level (for example, 2D and 3D X-rays, navigation systems, surgical microscopes, etc.). Also, it is possible to perform operations on an outpatient basis.

Dieter Christian Wirtz
Prof. Dr. med.Dieter Christian Wirtz
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Price: 30738.77
University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Specialized hospital
Germany, Munich

University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Overall rating 10 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Foot Surgery

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Foot Surgery carries out accurate diagnostics, effective conservative and surgical treatment of the full range of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The department's medical team's responsibilities also include physiotherapy and rehabilitation activities. Surgery for orthopedic diseases is performed in state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped for sparing minimally invasive and arthroscopic interventions. There are also treatment rooms for physiotherapy, including a room with a pool for swimming and physical exercises in the water, and rooms with modern exercise equipment. The excellent infrastructure allows doctors to provide high-quality treatment of diseases of the joints, tendons, and bones, thereby restoring patient mobility as quickly as possible. The department admits patients of all age groups, including children and adolescents. The medical facility has been awarded many prestigious quality certificates, including DGOU, endoCert, and EPRD certificates, and has an impeccable reputation in Germany.

Boris Holzapfel
Prof. Dr. med.Boris Holzapfel
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Price: 35063.02

In case of coxarthrosis, total joint replacement is the only method that can cure this disease once and for all. In Germany, these operations are safe and effective. After replacement surgery, a person completely gets rid of pain and can lead an active lifestyle. On our website, you can find out the cost of treatment in different German hospitals and book a medical care program at an affordable price.

Content

  1. Who may need replacement surgery?
  2. Types of replacement surgery
  3. How is the surgery performed?
  4. Is the preparation for surgery required?
  5. Who may need rehabilitation?
  6. How long does rehabilitation last?
  7. Early phase of rehabilitation
  8. Late phase of rehabilitation
  9. Benefits of replacement surgery in Germany
  10. Treatment in Germany with Booking Health

Who may need replacement surgery?

 

Hip replacement is the most common surgery in orthopedics. In turn, coxarthrosis is the most common indication for replacement surgery. It is a very common disease: the signs of the hip joint lesions are detected in most older people. The joint simply wears out with age.

The surgery is not immediately performed for all patients. There are conservative treatment methods, which although do not cure arthrosis, but help control its symptoms for some time. Lifestyle adjustment allows the person to slow down the progression of pathology.

However, the joint finally degrades sooner or later. In this case, the mobility of the hip joint is impaired, the person limps and has to use a cane. The pain becomes constant and unbearable. It can be poorly controlled with painkillers. In these cases, the doctors resort to joint replacement surgery.

Cost of hip replacement surgery in hip coxarthrosis is from €11,783. You can find prices for other treatment options and hip rehabilitation on the Booking Health website.

The best hospitals for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis in Germany are:

  1. University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich
  2. University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
  3. University Hospital Ulm
  4. University Hospital Frankfurt-am-Main
  5. Vitos Orthopedic Clinic Kassel

Types of replacement surgery

 

Hip replacement can be total or partial (subtotal). With subtotal replacement, only the femoral component of the endoprosthesis is replaced. With total, which is usually carried out for coxarthrosis, the replacement of the acetabular (pelvic) component is also required.

The type of fixation of the endoprosthesis can be cement or cementless. For coxarthrosis, a cementless method is usually used. The components of the artificial joint are fixed with screws. Then they are gradually fused with the patient's own bone tissue. Nevertheless, the doctors resort to the cement method of fixing the prosthesis in case of concomitant osteoporosis.

According to the number of surgical interventions performed, replacement surgery can be primary and revision. The primary surgery is when the patient's own joint is removed and an artificial one is implanted instead. The revision surgery is when the patient with a previously implanted prosthesis is operated on. The doctors can replace either one or two of its components. The most common reason for revision operation is aseptic loosening of the endoprosthesis.

How is the surgery performed?

 

The surgery is performed under general or spinal anesthesia. The last one is often combined with sedation – the patient is administered the drugs that cause drowsiness.

In the standard version, the operation lasts no more than 1-2 hours, but in complex cases, it can last longer.

When performing surgery, the doctor resects the patient's bone tissue. In fact, the old joint is completely removed, and a new one (an artificial joint) is implanted in its place.

Upon the completion of all manipulations, the surgeon sutures the wound. Drainages are left in the wound to drain fluid so that it does not accumulate in the tissues.

Is the preparation for surgery required?

 

It is advisable to prepare for the operation in advance. It is worth quitting smoking, losing weight in case of excess one, and training the muscles of the upper body.

Smoking worsens the surgery outcome. It is worth giving up this habit at least a month prior to the upcoming intervention. There are two main problems caused by smoking: impaired microcirculation and weak immunity. As a result, the risk of infectious complications increases, and wounds heal more slowly.

Excess weight is the main cause of coxarthrosis. It increases the load on the hip joint – both on the patient's own and on the artificial one. Ideally, the body mass index should be no more than 30. It is highly desirable that it should not exceed 35, and if it is over 40, the surgery may be refused.

Immediately before surgery, the patient has to undergo several tests. The surgery is performed on an empty stomach for at least 12 hours of fasting.

Who may need rehabilitation?

 

All patients after replacement surgery need rehabilitation. It begins in the hospital, in the first hours after the hip replacement. The rehabilitation continues for several months. The full load on the operated leg is allowed after 2 months if the cementless method of fixation was used, and after 1 month if the artificial joint was fixed with cement.

Orthopedic rehabilitation is aimed at restoring the musculoskeletal functions. In some diseases, it can be only partial, but after total hip replacement, all functions can be expected to recover completely. The patient will be able to make any movements, lead an active lifestyle, and get rid of pain. He no longer has to use a cane when walking.

Why it is worth undergoing orthopedic rehabilitation:

  • Muscle atrophy is prevented, its volume can be restored faster.
  • Mobility of the hip joint improves.
  • Bone mineralization improves under load.
  • Risk of aseptic loosening of the endoprosthesis reduces – the most common cause of revision surgery for hip replacement.
  • Service life of the prosthesis is increased.

The patients with osteoporosis and reduced physical activity particularly need rehabilitation prior to surgery. They most often suffer endoprosthetic loosening and have repeated surgical interventions. Osteoporosis causes bone mineralization deterioration. In women, this occurs after 45 years, in men – after 65 years. As a result, the risk of periprosthetic fractures and bone resorption increases.

How long does rehabilitation last?

 

The rehabilitation begins at the hospital, where the patient spends 2 weeks on average. Then he works out at home or in a rehabilitation center. The full recovery takes up to six months, but the most complex stage lasts about 3 months. After this period, the patient is usually mobile and can do physical exercises at home.

The rehabilitation phases include:

  • The early phase is the first two weeks after surgery. During this period, the tissues are still inflamed, so rehabilitation measures are minimal. The patient performs the exercises while lying in bed or standing with support. The movements should be smooth and sparing. From the second week onward, the wound heals. The main task of training and physiotherapy during this period is to improve blood circulation, eliminate edema, avoid blood stagnation and create good conditions for tissue regeneration.
  • The late phase covers the period up to 3-4 months. It is divided into three stages. The first stage lasts up to 6 weeks. During this period, bone remodeling occurs. The patient can already load the operated leg. At first, he carries no more than 15% of the maximum load, but by the end of the third week the load reaches 50%, and is gradually brought to full.
  • After about 2.5 months, dense tissues are renewed. They become more durable. A person can already walk without support on crutches. The intensity of the training increases. They are aimed at strengthening the muscles of the thigh – the mobility of the artificial joint depends on them.
  • After 4 months, the bone tissue is completely restored. Further rehabilitation is possible at the request of the patient. For older people, self-care is usually sufficient. Young people continue their rehabilitation further, as they want to achieve the best indicators of strength, coordination and motor skills, which are necessary for physical work and active life.

Early phase of rehabilitation

 

The rehabilitation begins within a few hours after surgery. The earlier the patient is activated, the lower the risk of complications. If the operation was performed under general anesthesia, the patient usually gets out of bed the next day. If it was done under spinal anesthesia, then a person can get up already on the first day.

In any case, even before getting out of bed, the patient can do the exercises while lying on the bed. He gets up for the first time with the help of the medical staff, but then learns to walk on his own. With the help of crutches or walkers, he can move tens or even hundreds of meters.

The leg should be in the abduction position. A roller is placed between the patient's legs. He should sleep only on his back. Turning over, he should squeeze the roller between his legs.

The main task of the early stage of rehabilitation is to create good conditions for wound healing and to avoid the development of complications. For this purpose, not only exercises are used, but also drugs. The patient receives painkillers so that severe pain does not impede the build-up of activity. Antibiotics are used to prevent infections, as well as elastic bandaging of the legs and injections of direct anticoagulants are used to reduce the risk of thromboembolism.

After 1-2 days, the doctor removes the drains. The first dressing is usually performed on the second day. Then the dressing is done every 2-3 days. The sutures are removed after 2 weeks. Sometimes it is not necessary to remove them – the threads dissolve on their own.

On average, a person stays in the hospital for 2 weeks, but some German hospitals use the fast-track rehabilitation protocol. Its principles are:

  • Training begins even prior to the operation, so that the patient can walk with crutches, sit down, lie down and get up correctly, as well as take care of himself after it.
  • Operation is performed under spinal anesthesia so that the patient can be activated earlier.
  • Person gets out of bed within 2-6 hours after replacement surgery.
  • Infiltration anesthesia is used in combination with compression stockings to relieve pain.
  • Duration of hospital stay is minimal – it is reduced to 5-10 days, and sometimes even to 3-4 days.

The patients are discharged from the hospital as soon as they restore their self-care ability and can walk at least 70 meters without someone's assistance.

Late phase of rehabilitation

 

After 2-3 weeks, the patient can begin to recover in the rehabilitation center. The intensity of rehabilitation measures increases. The most important and the most dynamic period when maximum progress is achieved is the second month of rehabilitation.

German hospitals for rehabilitation have everything you need: gyms, simulators, swimming pools, robotic systems. The doctors analyze information about the patient's physical condition and plan an individual amount of load to achieve the best possible result. The specialists from different medical fields take part in the rehabilitation process: rehabilitation therapists, physiotherapy specialists, psychologists, physiotherapists. The patient acquires correct walking patterns, strengthens muscles and achieves maximum mobility of the operated limb.

Benefits of replacement surgery in Germany

 

Hip replacement surgery is the most common orthopedic intervention. In Germany, doctors perform tens of thousands of these operations every year. They are carried out in other countries of the world, including in countries with a low level of medicine, but still, a huge number of residents of these countries prefer to undergo treatment and rehabilitation in Germany. This country offers the highest level of medicine, the use of the very latest technologies, and the world's best doctors who restore the health of patients.

Here are several reasons why it is worth having replacement surgery and rehabilitation in Germany:

  • Vast experience: major departments of orthopedics perform thousands of replacement surgeries on large joints every year.
  • Accurate diagnostics allows the doctors to ideally plan the surgical intervention and select the best combinations of components of the artificial joint.
  • The use of the advanced types of prostheses that will serve for decades.
  • In 90% of cases, the endoprosthesis implanted in Germany serves for a lifetime. Only one out of ten patients will need revision surgery in the future.
  • In the best German medical clinics, the efficiency of surgery reaches 98%, while the world average is about 90%.
  • Successful replacement is possible even in the most complex cases: if it is the second operation, the patient has osteoporosis, bone deficiency or significant acetabular deformities.
  • Whenever required, the components of the endoprosthesis are printed on a 3D printer: they are made individually, for a particular patient.
  • Affordable cost of treatment: the level of medicine in Germany is the same as in Japan, developed countries of North America and Europe, but the prices are lower.
  • The use of fast-track rehabilitation protocols, which not only shortens the hospital stay, but also reduces the risk of complications.
  • Well-equipped rehabilitation centers where the patient can fully recover from surgery.

Treatment in Germany with Booking Health

 

To undergo hip replacement surgery in one of the best German hospitals, please use the Booking Health services. On our website, you can find information about the cost of treatment in different German hospitals, compare prices and book a medical care program at an affordable price.

Please contact the Booking Health specialists to undergo treatment in Germany. Here are our benefits for you:

  • We will choose the best hospitals for hip replacement whose doctors have vast experience in performing hip replacement surgery.
  • We will help you overcome the language barrier, establish communication with the German medical center and your attending physician.
  • We will reduce the waiting time for the medical care program and book a doctor's appointment on the most suitable dates.
  • We will reduce the price. The cost of treatment in Germany will be decreased due to the lack of additional coefficients for foreign patients.
  • We will take care of all organizational issues: documents for entering the country, transfer from the airport, hotel, interpreter, etc.
  • We will prepare a medical care program and translate medical documents into German. You do not have to undergo previously performed diagnostic procedures.
  • We will provide communication with the hospital after the completion of treatment in Germany.
  • We will organize additional medical examinations, treatment in Germany or rehabilitation, if necessary.
  • We will buy medicines in Germany and forward them to your native country.
  • We will help you keep in touch with the hospital after treatment in Germany.

Booking Health makes treatment in Germany easier, faster and cheaper. We will fully organize your trip, and you will only have to focus on restoring your health. 

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed