The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- x-ray examination of the hip
- MRI scan of the hip
- preoperative care
- hip replacement (hip endoprosthesis)
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- physiotherapeutic procedures
- orthopedic appliances
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
The program includes orthopedic rehabilitation:
- Primary presentation in the clinic
- medical history, including family history
- complex neurological and orthopedic examinations
- X-ray examination
- complex neurophysiological examinations
- individual rehabilitation program, which includes:
- Wii Fit training in the use of the balance
- neuropsychological therapy
- functional therapy of the upper extremities (ArmeoSpring)
- kinesitherapy (physiotherapy)
- biocontrol with feedback
- healing deep muscle massage
- acupuncture of spasticity and pain syndromes
- occupational therapy
- psycho-educational classes
- Individual physiotherapy
- microcurrent treatment
- fangotherapy / cryotherapy
- antispasmodic drug therapy
- mobilization of limb joints
- hydrotherapy / massage therapy / reflexology
- training on special trainers
- and etc.
- nurses care
- stay in the hospital with full board
- symptomatic and drug therapy
How program is carried out
Preliminary preparation for hip replacement includes quitting smoking and drinking alcohol; cancelling non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (diclofenac, ibuprofen); cancelling anticoagulants (warfarin); normalization of body mass, if possible.
Preoperative examination, including consultation with an anesthesiologist and necessary related specialists, takes 1-2 days. According to its results, the most suitable endoprosthesis is selected.
Hip replacement. The operation is performed under general anesthesia. The patient lies on his side, the affected leg is bent and fixed in this position. The surgeon makes an incision 15-20 cm long, minimally traumatizing the muscles and nerve endings. Through this incision, miniature instruments are inserted to remove the damaged joint structures. Healthy bone is adjusted for further reliable implant fixation.
The surgeon installs a femoral stem in the center of the upper part of the femur. Ball-shaped head of the joint is fixed on it. The surgeon also implants a special liner that facilitates movement of the leg and protects the structures of the prosthesis. After the primary fixation of the prosthesis components, the doctor assesses the joint range of motion, as well as the length and symmetry of the lower limb.
The implant is fixed with cement or cementless method. The doctor treats the operating field with antiseptics, conducts its final revision and sutures the wound layer by layer. A temporary drainage is installed in the joint, and a bandage is applied on top.
Postoperative care. During the first day after the intervention the patient stays in the intensive care unit, under round-the-clock medical supervision. After that, with a smooth course of the postoperative period, the patient is transferred to a regular ward and the drains are removed. The range of motion expands gradually, from light toes movements to walking. Walking with the use of walking aids is allowed in 3-5 days after the operation.
Rehabilitation. The rehabilitation program begins after the transfer of the patient from the intensive care unit to a regular ward. It includes physical activity (from exercises in bed in the early days to exercises in the gym), physiotherapy, massage (including lymphatic drainage), exercises in the water. The rehabilitation program is constantly being adjusted according to the needs of the patient.
Required documents
- X-ray examination of the hip joints
- MRI scan of the hip joints, if available
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics at the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf offers the full range of accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system in patients of all age groups. The clinical focuses of the department's specialists include the treatment of diseases of the joints, spine, hand, foot, bone and soft tissue tumors, bone tissue and joint infections, orthopedic pathologies in children, and orthopedic rheumatology. The therapeutic options include both conservative and surgical therapy. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Friedrich Böttner.
All department's doctors are distinguished by high professionalism, vast working experience, due to which they guarantee the best treatment result for their patients. Also, the availability of cutting-edge operating rooms, effective conservative and surgical techniques, including the sparing ones, contribute to the successful clinical activities.
The service range of the department includes:
- Surgical treatment of diseases of the upper and lower limbs
- Reconstructive joint-conserving surgery
- Surgical correction of limb deformities, corrective osteotomy
- Surgery for congenital and acquired malformations of the upper and lower limbs
- Arthroscopic joint surgery (shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle joints)
- Open surgery for all joints
- Joint replacement surgery (shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle joints)
- Artificial ankylosis
- Surgical resection of musculoskeletal tumors, including spinal tumors
- Bone tissue repair
- Tendon reconstructive surgery
- Surgical treatment of spinal diseases
- Minimally invasive spinal surgery
- Spinal fusion
- Correction of spinal deformities
- Spinal disc replacement surgery(cervical and lumbar spine)
- Conservative therapy
- Comprehensive pain therapy (on an inpatient basis)
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Education
- 1991 - 1997 Rostock University, Medical School, Germany.
- 08 - 09.1992 Postgraduate Training Program, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia.
- 02 - 03.1994 World Health Organization, Acupuncture, TaiChi&Chiropractic Training, Beijing, China.
- 09 - 12.1996 Rotation in Orthopedic Surgery, New York University, Bellevue Hospital, New York.
- 01 - 04.1997 Rotation in Internal Medicine, Tulane University, Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.
- 05 - 08.1997 Rotation in General Surgery, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.
- 09 - 10.1997 Rotation in Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Birmingham, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
- 1997 Graduation, Rostock University Medical School.
Professional Career
- 1998 - 1999 Internship in Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Muenster, Germany.
- 1999 - 2000 Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Muenster, Germany.
- 12.1999 Visiting Resident, Prof. T.P. Sculco, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA.
- 05 - 06. 2000 Travelling Fellow, American Orthopedic Association and North German Orthopedic Association, Loma Linda Medical School, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
- 2000 - 2001 Research Fellow, Arthroplasty, Surgical Arthritis, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA.
- 2001 - 2004 Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Muenster, Germany.
- 01.2004 German board certification in Orthopedic Surgery, Germany.
- 2004 Orthopaedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Muenster, Germany.
- 2004 - 2005 Fellowship, Total Joint Arthroplasty, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA.
- 2005 - 2006 Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas Spartanburg, SC, USA.
- 08.2006 Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA.
- 08 - 09.2006 Pelvic Osteotomies Germany/Switzerland, Dr Kalchschmidt, Municipal Clinic Dortmund GmbH, Germany.
- 10 - 12.2006 Hip Arthroscopy Fellowship. M. Philippon Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Vail, CO, USA.
Medical License
- 09.2009 Full License, New York (253920).
Awards
- 2000 Travelling Fellowship, North German Orthopedic Association/American Orthopedic Association.
- 2005 Award for Excellence in Blood Management, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation.
- 2013 European Society of Anesthesiology Best Abstract Award, Annual Meeting.
Memberships Professional Societies
- South German Orthopedic Association, Germany.
- German Society of Orthopedic and Trauma, Germany.
- North German Orthopedic Association, Germany.
- Orthopedic Research Society, Active Member, USA.
- New York Medical Society, USA.
- Arthroscopy Association of North America, USA.
- International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, USA.
- Society for the Advancement of Blood Management (SABM).
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)
About hospital
According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf is one of the top ten hospitals in Germany!
Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena, which it still holds today. A highly competent medical team of more than 15,300 employees takes care of the health of patients. Approximately 2,900 of them are physicians and researchers, and more than 3,400 work as nurses and therapists. The hospital has 1,738 beds for inpatient treatment, and many diagnostic and therapeutic services are provided on an outpatient basis. A solid foundation for successful clinical practice in the medical complex is formed by a combination of research achievements with state-of-the-art equipment and the highest professionalism of doctors. In addition, the hospital has a modern and extremely comfortable infrastructure. The most important value for every employee of the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf is the health and well-being of every patient.
The medical facility was the first university hospital in Europe to implement an electronic system for storing patient medical reports. As a result, all diagnostic and treatment protocols are stored electronically. In 2011, the hospital was certified as the first fully digital hospital in Europe.
The hospital represents all areas of modern medicine. The doctors of the healthcare facility have a wealth of theoretical knowledge and vast clinical experience, which allows them to easily cope with the treatment of both common and extremely rare, complex clinical cases. About 550,000 patients are treated here each year, over 450,000 of whom receive outpatient medical care.
An important part of the work of the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf is research activities aimed at developing innovative diagnostic and treatment methods. The main areas of research of the hospital include neurobiology, oncology, cardiovascular research, and research on infectious and inflammatory diseases. Special attention is also given to research in molecular imaging and skeletal biology.
The hospital is distinguished by its first-class level of medical care, which is confirmed by numerous quality certificates of European and international standards: DIN EN IS0 9001 certificate, certificates of the German Cancer Society (DKG) in the treatment of breast cancer, colon cancer, gynecological cancer, prostate cancer, and other oncological diseases, certificate of the German Cardiac Society (DGK) in the treatment of acute coronary syndrome, certificate of the German Spine Society (DWG), and others.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf live in comfortable single and double rooms designed in bright colors. Each room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a toilet and a shower. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a telephone, a radio and a TV. Also, there is Wi-Fi access.
Meals and Menus
The patient and his accompanying person have a daily choice of three menus. If for any reason you do not eat all the food, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with you in a patient room or hotel of your choice.
Hospital accommodation
During the outpatient program, you may stay in a hotel at the hospital.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you may stay in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.
The hospital offers a full range of laboratory tests (general, hormonal, tests for infections, antibodies, tumor markers, etc.), genetic tests, various modifications of ultrasound scans, CT scans, MRI and PET / CT, angiography, myelography, biopsy and other examinations. Treatment with medications, endoscopic and robotic operations, stereotaxic interventions is carried out here, modern types of radiation therapy are also used. The hospital offers patients all the necessary therapeutic techniques.
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- Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting in patients with portal hypertension
- Minimally invasive surgeries (da Vinci)
- Removal and reconstruction of mammary glands
- Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
These are arteriovenous malformations and angiomas, vascular aneurysms, pathologies of the mammary glands, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, malignant tumors of various localizations (area of special attention is treatment of intestinal cancer), pathologies of liver and pancreas, cataracts and rare ophthalmic pathologies (aphakia, aniridia ), infertility and other diseases.
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- Mammology
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Over 2,900 highly qualified physicians and researchers work at the hospital.