Conservative therapies in orthopaedics and trauma surgery include all non-surgical measures to heal or relieve conditions of the musculoskeletal system—physiotherapy, manual techniques, medication, injection therapy and complementary physical measures and orthopaedic aids.
In his private practice in Vienna, Prof. DDr. Martin Faschingbauer places great emphasis on comprehensive diagnostics to identify which non-surgical measures promise the greatest success in your case. He cooperates closely with a network of physiotherapists and pain specialists to ensure optimal coordination.
Focus: non-surgical treatment of orthopaedic complaints
Location: private practice at Wiener Privatklinik
Options: physiotherapy, medication, injections/infiltrations, orthopaedic aids, functional approaches
Process: assessment, therapy recommendation, follow-up and adjustment
Recovery: varies by condition
High safety and flexibility, especially in early/moderate degenerative change. Low-risk, individually adjustable, targeted to cause and pain dynamics; can delay or avoid surgery in many cases.
Hip/knee: strengthening, injections, insoles/braces
Shoulder/spine: therapeutic exercise, heat/cold/electrotherapy, shockwave
Foot/ankle: insoles, proprioceptive training
Hand/elbow: occupational therapy, shockwave/laser, splints, injections
Start early when no acute structural damage exists. If pain remains high for months despite consistent treatment, function declines, or imaging shows advanced structural damage requiring mechanical correction, surgical evaluation may be necessary.
Definition, duration, whether it can replace surgery, advantages, next steps if it doesn’t help