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The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- x-ray examination of the foot
- CT/MRI (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 650/1200€)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray examination, MRI/CT scan (if available)
Service
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About the department
According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology at the University Hospital Heidelberg 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. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Volker Ewerbeck.
The main areas of the department’s specialization include:
- Hip and knee replacement surgery
- Hand surgery and microsurgery
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Rhizarthrosis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Distal radius fractures
- Navicular bone fractures
- Trigger fingers
- Pediatric orthopedics
- Hip diseases (for example, Perthes disease, hip dysplasia, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, coxitis, and their complications)
- Axial deformations
- Gait abnormalities
- Leg length discrepancy
- All types of foot deformities
- Neuro-orthopedics (for example, complex gait abnormalities, neurogenic hip decentralization)
- Foot surgery
- Hollow foot
- Clubfoot
- Flatfoot, combined with external clubfoot
- Heel foot
- Foot and ankle osteoarthritis
- Hallux valgus
- Toe deformities
- Leg length discrepancy
- Conservative pain therapy
- Pain in the back and legs
- Pain in the neck and arms
- Fibromyalgia
- Joint pain
- Complex regional pain syndromes
- Phantom pains
- Osteoporosis pain
- Septic surgery
- Shoulder and elbow surgery
- Shoulder and elbow instability
- Shoulder arthrosis
- Frozen shoulder
- Impingement syndrome
- Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sports traumatology
- Cruciate ligament rupture
- Baker's cyst
- Meniscus injuries
- Achilles tendon rupture
- Ankle impingement
- Patella injuries
- Traumatology and reconstructive surgery
- Pelvic ring fracture
- Hip fractures
- Polytrauma
- Pseudarthrosis
- Shoulder injuries
- Tendon injuries
- Ankle fractures
- Forearm fractures
- Elbow injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Spinal surgery
- Conservative therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Ergotherapy
- Therapeutic exercise
- Psychotherapy
- Other diseases and treatment methods
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Career
- 1968 - 1975 Study of Medicine at the Free University of Berlin, the University of Innsbruck, the University of Vienna.
- February 1975 State examination at the Free University of Berlin.
- February 1982 Medical Specialist in Surgery.
- 1984 Assistant Physician, Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology, University Hospital Heidelberg (Head: Prof. Dr. med. H. Cotta).
- 1987 Appointed as a Senior Physician and Head of the Section of Orthopedic Oncology and Septic Surgery.
- 1988 Orthopedic Surgeon.
- 13.07.1993 Venia legendi, Orthopedics, Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg.
- 1995 Invitation to the position of C4 Professor, Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf.
- 1996 Appointed as a C4 Professor, Orthopedics, University of Heidelberg.
- 04.01.1996 Head of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology at the University Hospital Heidelberg.
Membership in Professional Societies
- Member of the German Society of Surgery.
- Member of the European Hip Society.
- Member of the European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS).
- Member of the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT).
- Member of the European Society of Orthopedic Research (EORS).
- Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
- Member of the German Academy of Natural Sciences Leopoldina.
- Member of the German Section of the International Working Group on Osteosynthesis (AO).
- Honorary Member of the Austrian Society of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery.
- Honorary Member of the Hungarian Society of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery.
- 1st Chairman of the Association of Leading Orthopedic Surgeons (VLO).
- 2004 President of the German Society of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery.
- President of the Working Group on Endoprosthetics.
- 1st Chairman of the Association of Leading Orthopedic Surgeons (VLO).
- 2004 President of the German Society of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery.
- Consultative Council of Surgeons, Cooperative Osteosarcoma Research (COSS).
- 2008 President of the German Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Main Clinical Focuses
- Large joint endoprosthetics.
- Cancer surgery.
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About hospital
According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany!
The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes which cover all fields of modern medicine. A distinctive feature of the hospital is the presence of unique therapeutic methods for the treatment of complex and rare clinical cases.
Due to successful clinical practice, the hospital has been holding leading positions in the international medical arena for many years. The basis for this popularity is the combination of the very latest technologies, competent specialists, and active research activities, which allows introducing of revolutionary diagnostic and treatment methods, which save lives.
In addition to the outstanding medical achievements, it is worth noting a particularly friendly and pleasant atmosphere, and respectful attitude towards the patient. Both doctors and nursing staff make every effort to meet all the needs and wishes of the patient, pay due attention to each clinical case, and have personal communication with the patient, which contributes to a positive treatment result.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Heidelberg live in comfortable single and double rooms designed in bright colors. Each room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a shower and toilet. The patient rooms are quite spacious, they have a table with chairs for receiving visitors. Roomy wardrobes are provided for storing personal belongings. It is possible to connect to the Internet. In addition, the hospital offers enhanced-comfort rooms with a safe, refrigerator, and upholstered furniture. Patients have 24-hour access to the services of medical personnel.
Meals and Menus
The patient and his accompanying person have a daily choice of three menus. If you for some reason do not eat all the products, 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
The religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with you in a room or hotel of your choice.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you may live in a hotel of your choice. The 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.
- Endovascular treatment of liver pathologies with LigaSureTM, Ultracision® and Habib®-Sealer devices
- Correction of chest deformities in children (Nass operation)
- Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting
- Replacement of ascending aorta (David procedure)
- Operations using the da Vinci robotic system
These are primary lung tumors and metastases in the lungs, benign and malignant liver pathologies, thyroid pathologies, gastroesophageal reflux disease, heart rhythm disturbances and heart failure, infertility, fibromyalgia, damages and pathologies of large joints, polyneuropathy and other diseases.
- Thoracic surgery
- Cardiac surgery
- Urology
- Orthopedics and traumatology
- Obstetrics and gynecology
The hospital's team consists of more than 13,000 highly qualified employees