The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- orthopedical examination
- x-ray of knee
- MRI scan of the knee joint (on indication 1200 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray examination, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Endoprosthetics at the St. Joseph Hospital Haan offers high-quality surgical services for knee and hip arthroplasty. The medical facility also successfully performs revision interventions to replace previously implanted artificial prostheses. The revision operations are technically more complex and are usually indicated in the case of displacement or destruction of parts of the prosthesis, infection of the implant, mechanical breakdowns, etc. The department is a certified Joint Replacement Center (endoCert certificate), which adheres to the strictest hygiene standards and provides excellent treatment results. The department annually performs more than 300 knee and hip arthroplasty procedures, which testifies to the vast clinical experience of the specialists. The primary goal of the entire medical team of the department is to restore mobility and ensure a decent quality of life for the patient. The department is headed by Dr. med. Wolfram Habel.
Joint disorders are among the most common pathologies in modern medicine. Patients often ignore the pain syndrome and do not seek medical attention when the pathological process can be compensated or stopped using conservative methods. When the pain becomes unbearable and limits mobility, patients usually require surgery to partially or totally replace the joint with an endoprosthesis. The most common indications for joint replacement surgery include arthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, intra-articular fractures, femoral neck fracture, hip dysplasia, avascular necrosis of the femoral head and other pathologies. The operation is preceded by comprehensive diagnostics, including laboratory tests and instrumental examinations (X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI scans). Based on the diagnostic results, the type of the upcoming surgical intervention and its extent are determined.
Prior to the knee or hip replacement surgery, 3D modeling is often performed. This approach allows the doctors to see the joint in various projections, plan each stage of the surgical intervention and select the optimal prosthesis. In addition, 3D modeling ensures a minimal risk of postoperative complications. If necessary, the patient can receive a custom-made endoprosthesis manufactured in accordance with his individual anatomical features. The surgeons of the medical facility work only with high-quality prostheses, the service life of which is 20 years or more. In most cases, a minimally invasive surgical approach is used, due to which the patient's mobility after surgery can be restored in the shortest possible time. The department's specialists also use advanced navigation systems, which provide the most accurate positioning of the endoprosthesis, thereby ensuring a high-quality treatment outcome. The knee and hip replacement surgery lasts about 2 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. After the intervention to implant the endoprosthesis, the department's doctors recommend rehabilitation in a specialized center.
A distinctive feature of the department is close cooperation with private practitioners, which ensures the optimal combination of inpatient and outpatient treatment. The department's doctors also cooperate with the Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Foot Surgery. It is important for the specialists of the medical facility to provide the patient with an effective treatment that will allow him to regain the freedom of movement and have a decent quality of life.
The department's main clinical activities include:
- Partial and total knee replacement surgery
- Partial and total hip replacement surgery
- Revision interventions for the replacement of previously implanted knee and hip endoprostheses
- Other medical services
Photo of the doctor: (c) St. Josef Krankenhaus Haan
About hospital
The St. Joseph Hospital Haan has a long history of providing top-class medical services and tender care for patients in accordance with Catholic principles. The priority clinical focuses include cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, oncology, endocrinology, general and abdominal surgery, endocrine surgery, hernia repair surgery, orthopedics and traumatology, vascular surgery and joint replacement surgery. The outstanding level of medical services provided at the hospital is confirmed by the DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 quality certificate. More than 8,500 inpatients and about 11,000 outpatients are treated here annually. The hospital regularly demonstrates good treatment success rates, and therefore it is deservedly considered one of the best in the region.
The hospital has special competence in arthroplasty and foot surgery. According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the direction of diabetology is certified by the German Diabetes Society, and is also ranked among the best specialized departments in Germany.
The medical facility has modern equipment, which allows the doctors to carry out high-precision diagnostics and effective treatment of even extremely complex pathologies. The operating rooms are adapted for low traumatic endoscopic and laparoscopic interventions, so the number of classic open surgical interventions is negligible.
The best German doctors with vast clinical experience work at the hospital for the benefit of their patients. The healthcare facility has about 300 employees, for whom the patient and his or her individual needs and wishes always come first.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the St. Josef Hospital Haan live in comfortable and cozy rooms designed in bright colors. Each patient room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for storing personal belongings, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV and a radio. The hospital offers Wi-Fi (for a small additional fee).
Meals and Menus
The hospital offers tasty and healthy three meals a day. Breakfast is served as a buffet. For lunch one can have a daily changing complex full menu, as well as a diet and vegetarian menu. Additionally, one can order afternoon coffee with pastries. As a rule, light meals are served for dinner. If necessary, you will be offered an individual menu.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The hospital has its own chapel where Catholic services are held. If necessary, you can be accompanied to the place of the religious service.
The services of representatives of other religions are available upon request.
Accompanying person
Your accompanying person may stay with you in your patient room or at the hotel of your choice during the inpatient program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel of your choice during the outpatient program. Our managers will support you for selecting the best option.