Innovative Arthritis Treatment Strategies: Maintaining Mobility Without Implanting Prosthetic Joints - Insights from Bamberg Experts
Get Ready to Kick Arthritis: Bamberg Clinic's Revolutionary Approach to Joint Preservation
Troublesome knees, aching hips, and limited mobility - arthritis is a pesky joint disease that affects a multitude of Germans, but the pain isn't necessarily a ticket to a new joint! Under the banner "Joint-saving Before Joint Replacement", Bamberg Clinic's Endoprosthetics Center sheds light on innovative therapy strategies for those suffering from the disease.
What You'll Find Out Here:
- Bamberg Clinic: The Pioneer in Specialized Arthritis Treatment
- Info Nights with Free Admission: Joint-saving Before Joint Replacement
- Quick Fix or Long Haul? How Arthritis Can be Managed
- Connect With Us
What's Arthritis? Chronic inflammation of the joints leads to the gradual breakdown of cartilage, causing pain, swelling, and motion restrictions. Affected areas typically include the knees, hips, shoulders, and fingers. While arthritis is currently incurable, treatment is available, particularly in the early stages. By the time we hit 50, one in three folks in Deutschland are affected, resulting in a boom in hip and knee joint prostheses. But an endoprosthesis - an artificial joint - isn't always the first choice.
Bamberg Clinic: The Pioneer in Specialized Arthritis Treatment
The Endoprosthetics Center (EPZ) at Bamberg Clinic, led by Priv.-Doz. Dr. Dickschas and Prof. Dr. Wöner, offers more than just joint replacement. Specializing in joint-saving alternatives, the EPZ at Bamberg Clinic strives to delay or even eliminate the need for a full prosthesis for as long as possible.
The EPZ at Bamberg Clinic is the only care center in all of Upper Franconia and boasts several expert certificates. More than a third of patients undergo joint-saving treatments - a rarity nationwide.
Key Focuses at the Endoprosthetics Center at Bamberg Clinic:
- Primary endoprosthetics for the knee
- Prosthesis for arthritis of the patellofemoral joint
- Primary endoprosthetics for the hip
- Revision surgeries for artificial knees and hips
Perks You'll Get at the Endoprosthetics Center at Bamberg Clinic
At the EPZ, patients receive the top-notch care and patient safety they deserve. Adept, experienced surgeons offer the full spectrum of endoprosthetics, always adhering to the latest technical and medical guidelines.
Starting arthritis treatment at the EPZ in Bamberg? A specialized outpatient clinic provides a thorough diagnosis, serving as the foundation for a personalized therapy plan. The approach is holistic, balancing joint preservation and replacement options.
Learn more about the EPZ and outpatient clinics here
Eager to Know More? On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 6:30 PM, an information evening will take place at the Don Bosco Parish Hall in Forchheim. On behalf of the Bamberg Social Foundation, comprehensive information will be presented on the topic of "Joint-saving at the hip and knee". Ask your questions directly to the experts! Admission is free.
Furthermore, in the fall, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM, an information evening on the topic of "Joint Preservation or Joint Replacement?" will take place at the Residenz room in the Klinikum am Bruderwald. Admission is complimentary once again.
Quick Fix or Long Haul? Here's the Lowdown on Arthritis Treatment
Conservative treatment without surgery is usually the starting point for arthritis: joint-friendly exercises, such as swimming or cycling, can boost mobility and strengthen muscles. If necessary, injections with hyaluronic acid, physical therapy, or heat and cold treatments can help manage pain. Sometimes, these measures are enough to handle the pain effectively.
Partial Prostheses - Precise Intervention, High Impact
Partial prostheses are popular in knee endoprosthetics, allowing joints to be preserved without complete replacement. All procedures involving ligament and cartilage in the knee joint are also provided at the EPZ. Post-procedure, affected individuals should be ready to return to their usual lifestyle, engage in sports, and enjoy life! Rapid recovery techniques, like "fast track" concepts, enable patients to walk on the same day as the operation, accelerating rehabilitation.
At the hip, there's a preference for joint-saving treatments wherever possible. In more advanced cases, joint replacement is done using a minimally invasive method, minimizing muscle damage and hastening recovery.
Want to Know More About Arthritis Treatment?
Still curious? You can secure a consultation at the Endoprothetikzentrum at any time. Just give us a call at 0951 503-12281 or send an email to [email protected].
Contact
EndoprothetikzentrumKlinikum am BruderwaldBuger Straße 80, 96049 Bamberg
Phone: 0951 503-12281Email: [email protected]
Social Media: Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram by finding the Bamberg Social Foundation!
- Bamberg Clinic is a pioneer in specialized arthritis treatment.
- The Endoprosthetics Center (EPZ) at Bamberg Clinic offers specialized joint-saving alternatives.
- By prioritizing joint preservation, the EPZ aims to delay or eliminate the need for a full prosthesis.
- Bamberg Clinic is the only care center in Upper Franconia for arthritis treatment.
- More than a third of patients undergo joint-saving treatments at the EPZ, which is rare nationwide.
- The EPZ specializes in primary endoprosthetics for the knee, prosthesis for arthritis of the patellofemoral joint, primary endoprosthetics for the hip, and revision surgeries for artificial knees and hips.
- At the EPZ, patients receive top-notch care and patient safety.
- The EPZ offers a thorough diagnosis and personalized therapy plan for arthritis treatment.
- A holistic approach is taken at the EPZ, balancing joint preservation and replacement options.
- Arthritis is a chronic inflammation of the joints leading to the breakdown of cartilage, causing pain, swelling, and motion restrictions.
- Affected areas typically include the knees, hips, shoulders, and fingers.
- While arthritis is currently incurable, treatment is available, particularly in the early stages.
- By the age of 50, one in three Germans are affected by arthritis, resulting in a boom in hip and knee joint prostheses.
- An endoprosthesis is not always the first choice for arthritis treatment.
- Inflammation of the joints can also lead to chronic conditions such as chronic kidney disease, cancer, respiratory conditions, digestive health issues, eye health problems, and hearing issues.
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- Strengthening muscles and engaging in joint-friendly exercises can boost mobility and help manage pain associated with arthritis.
- Pain management techniques such as physical therapy, injections, and heat and cold treatments may also be used to address arthritis pain.
- Partial prostheses are popular in knee endoprosthetics, allowing joints to be preserved without complete replacement.
- Rapid recovery techniques, like "fast track" concepts, enable patients to walk on the same day as the operation, accelerating rehabilitation.
- At the hip, there's a preference for joint-saving treatments wherever possible.
- Joint replacement is performed using a minimally invasive method, minimizing muscle damage and hastening recovery.
- Arthritis affects a multitude of Germans, but the pain doesn't necessarily mean a new joint is required.
- Connecting with healthcare providers like Bamberg Clinic is an important part of managing chronic diseases like arthritis.
- Information nights on joint-saving treatments are held at the Don Bosco Parish Hall in Forchheim and the Residenz room in the Klinikum am Bruderwald.
- Admission to these events is free and offers an opportunity to learn more about joint preservation and replacement options.
- Consultations at the Endoprothetikzentrum can be scheduled at any time by calling 0951 503-12281 or sending an email to [email protected].
- The Endoprothetikzentrum is located at Buger Straße 80, 96049 Bamberg.
- The Bamberg Social Foundation can be found on Facebook and Instagram for ongoing conversations about arthritis and joint preservation.
