When conservative methods are no longer sufficient to restore pain relief and function, operative orthopaedics becomes relevant. Surgery is never considered in isolation, but always in the context of individual symptoms, functional limitation and life situation.
Each procedure follows structured decision-making based on clinical examination, imaging and a realistic assessment of expected outcomes regarding pain reduction, function and personal goals.
Focus: indication-based surgical care for orthopaedic conditions
Location: Wiener Privatklinik or Evangelisches Krankenhaus Wien
Spectrum: joint-preserving surgery, joint replacement, corrective osteotomies, revision surgery
Process: structured assessment, pre-op planning, surgery, individually tailored aftercare
Recovery: varies from weeks to months
Joint-preserving surgery (meniscus, cartilage, ligaments)
Joint replacement (endoprosthetics)
Corrective surgery (alignment corrections)
Revision surgery (implant correction/exchange in loosening or infection)
Hip: total hip replacement, hip arthroscopy, osteotomies
Knee: partial or total replacement, patient-specific implants, ACL/meniscus surgery, axis corrections
Revision: exchange for loosening, infection surgery, reconstructive revision
Foot/ankle: hallux correction, stabilisation, arthrodesis
When pain persists, conservative therapy is insufficient, structural damage is proven, function declines or quality of life is significantly reduced. Timing is chosen when surgery is medically appropriate and goal-oriented.
Commonly operated joints, what revision means, conservative treatment first, who performs surgery (personally), general and specific risks explained transparently