Knee arthroplasty

If the degeneration in the knee is so advanced and the associated pain so great that conservative treatments do not achieve any improvement, a knee arthroplasty must be considered. This involves removing the worn joint surface with the affected cartilage and replacing it with an artificial joint surface. Preparation for this surgery includes a thorough orthopaedic examination and a detailed discussion of the procedure. Using an anatomical model, I will illustrate the details of the surgery step by step and can answer all your questions.

Important information for you in advance:

• At the Sanatorium Hera, we operate in state-of-the-art operating theatres with computer-navigated surgical methods for individually precise results.
• Selected materials guarantee a long service life for the artificial knee.
• The duration of the operation and therefore the anesthesia required are relatively short.
• We use the latest LIA technique, in which painkillers are administered into the joint during the surgery to minimize your pain during and after the operation.
• A team of physiotherapists will be at your disposal from the day of surgery.
• The length of stay is approximately one week (or more if required). Our comfortable hotel standard is designed to make you feel completely at ease so that you can concentrate fully on your recovery.