Team
Shoulder / Elbow
Ankle / Foot
Paediatric Orthopaedics
HIP
A nut-shaped ball and socket joint
The hip is the second largest joint in the human body. It is a nut-shaped ball and socket joint which is formed by the head of the thigh bone and the socket in the hip bone. For optimum centring, it is supported by muscles and connective tissue. Possible causes of hip pain are poor posture, an injury or instability.
Distinct area of expertise
There has been a huge development in the knowledge of the causes and best treatment methods for the various functional issues involving the hip over recent years. It has become an individual discipline.
Exact diagnosis is important
When there are problems, prompt examination by a hip specialist is advisable for an exact diagnosis. Modern imaging techniques help to identify the cause of the pain and determine the appropriate therapy.
Therapy before operation
An operation is not always necessary for treatment. An improvement can often be achieved just with physiotherapy, training therapy or infiltrations. The aim of treatment is always to give pain-free movement, mobility and independence back to patients.
Modern operating methods
If an operation is unavoidable, there are different surgical techniques available. Hip joint conserving surgery is highly valued. If the hip joint cannot be retained due to wear or a complex fracture, modern prostheses are used. In most cases, surgery on the hip joint can be minimally invasive nowadays.
Range of treatments
Infiltrations for pain relief (e.g. therapy using the patient’s own blood, cortisone, artificial synovial fluid)
Treating impingement
Hip replacements (prostheses)
Replacement of hip joint prostheses
Treatment of infections involving hip joint prostheses
Treating fractures on the neck of the thigh bone
Correction of misalignments in the area of the thigh bone
Treatment of fractures that have healed poorly or not at all
Revision surgery for operations previously carried out
Treatment of sports injuries
Your specialistS
Dr Martin Röthlisberger
Dr Theo Solinger
T 041 784 02 22
F 041 784 02 29
Practice opening times
Consultations by appointment
Telephone availability:
Monday to Friday, 8.00 am - 11.30 am, 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
T 041 784 02 22
F 041 784 02 29
For emergencies outside opening times, please contact the 24-hour casualty department of the Hirslanden AndreasKlinik in Cham: T 041 784 07 84.
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