Team
Shoulder / Elbow
Ankle / Foot
Paediatric Orthopaedics
KNEE
Roll and slide joint comprising three bones
The knee is the largest joint in the human body. As a roll and slide joint, it is made up of the thigh bone, lower leg and kneecap. These are stabilised by the inner and outer meniscus, along with the cruciate and collateral ligaments. Muscles guide the joint. Possible causes of pain are an acute injury, excessive strain or wear.
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 knee over recent years. It has become an individual discipline.
Exact diagnosis is important
When there are problems, prompt examination by a knee 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. Most operations can be carried out arthroscopically nowadays, i.e. with so-called keyhole surgery. If the knee joint cannot be retained due to wear or a complex fracture, modern prostheses are used.
Range of treatments
Infiltrations for pain relief (e.g. therapy using the patient’s own blood, cortisone, artificial synovial fluid)
Keyhole investigation of the knee joint (arthroscopy)
Cruciate ligament operations
Meniscus operations
Operations to stabilise the kneecap
Joint-preserving operations for arthrosis
Operations to correct misalignments of the knee axis (knock knees and bow legs)
Replacement and partial replacement of the knee joint (prostheses)
Replacement of knee joint prostheses
Treating fractures close to the knee joint
Treatment of fractures that have healed poorly or not at all
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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