Joint Surgery

Joint surgery places the highest demands on the surgeon. This is because in the case of injuries to the joints, an anatomical reconstruction that is as exact as possible must be sought in order to ensure the most physiological movement possible.

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In joint surgery, the so-called keyhole surgery can be performed arthroscopically or conventionally, i.e. openly via a more or less large skin incision, depending on the type and extent of the injury to be treated. Arthroscopy is mainly used to treat soft tissue injuries, e.g. meniscus injuries, cruciate ligament ruptures or detachment of the joint lip in the shoulder.

Tight Rope

A very common injury is the tearing of the acromioclavicular joint (taut joint between the collarbone and the shoulder blade). There are many methods of care available for this purpose. The least invasive and very effective (with very good results) but cost-intensive is the treatment with the so-called AC-Tight Rope. Since it is the best process from our point of view, we do not shy away from the high material costs and have established this method as our standard procedure.

In this case, the acromioclavicular joint is covered and adjusted and fixed with a wire. The torn ligaments, which are responsible for the visually disturbing stepping up of the collarbone, are replaced by the tight rope. After 6 weeks, the wire is removed, the tight rope is left in place.

In the case of major damage to joints, especially on the radius near the wrist or on the tibial head, the joint surface must be reconstructed openly, via an appropriate skin incision, as precisely as possible. Subsequently, the reconstruction result must be stabilized with screws and usually also with plates. A long period of immobilization in a cast is usually not necessary. This means that the operated joint should be moved, initially under the guidance of a therapist, later independently. However, a full load in the sense of heavy work must be avoided for up to 10 weeks, depending on the type and location of the injury.

Since injuries to the joints of the legs and arms often occur during skiing, our trauma surgeons have extensive experience in their treatment and are familiar with the latest technology in the field of joint surgery.