Orthopedic Surgeon in Zurich, Switzerland Prof. Steinwachs

Orthopedic surgeon Prof. h.c. PD Dr Matthias Steinwachs is an internationally recognised knee specialist at the Hirslanden Clinic's SportClinic Zürich.

With his many years of experience in minimally invasive surgery and arthroscopy, Prof. Steinwachs treats injuries and damage due to wear and tear of the locomotor system, especially the knee joint. In doing so, Prof. Steinwachs focusses primarily on regenerative procedures to prevent, or at least delay, the development of knee arthrosis and implantation of a knee prosthesis.

Leading International Specialist for Regenerative Procedures in Case of Cartilage Damage

Thanks to his years of research and clinical experience, Prof. Steinwachs is an internationally recognized expert in the field of cartilage regeneration. Regenerative procedures can repair cartilage damage and thus prevent or delay the development of knee arthrosis. Prof Steinwachs uses all modern methods of cartilage regeneration. It is important here that the cartilage or meniscus damage is treated as early as possible. Once the cartilage has been extensively destroyed, it can no longer be regenerated.

Expert in Meniscus Regeneration

The menisci in the knee joint plays an important role in protecting the articular cartilage. That is why Prof. Steinwachs attaches great importance to preserving a damaged meniscus. Meniscus damage can be repaired in an arthroscopic knee surgery through partial resection or meniscal suturing. A severely damaged meniscus can also be replaced by a transplant. Which method orthopedic Prof. Steinwachs applies is decided upon the patient’s individual needs and the severity of the damage.

Knee Specialist for Cruciate Ligament and Collateral Ligament Injuries in Zürich

Cruciate and collateral ligaments stabilise the knee joint. If the cruciate ligaments are injured, instability must be avoided in order to prevent premature wear and tear of the articular cartilage. A cruciate ligament tear does not always have to be treated surgically. Targeted build-up of muscle can also stabilise the knee joint. Prof. Steinwachs decides individually which patient is suitable for cruciate ligament surgery depending on the person’s special situation. If a cruciate ligament operation is to be performed, in most cases, this involves cruciate ligament replacement surgery using autologous tendons and ligaments, or a donor graft. Rehabilitation after cruciate ligament surgery is a lengthy process and requires intensive patient cooperation.

SportClinic Zürich: Clinic With Passion for Sports Medicine

It is not only patients with chronic or everyday illnesses that are treated with great care at the SportClinic Zürich; comprehensive care for competitive and recreational athletes is offered as well. This enables the orthopedic team to pay great attention to knee traumas such as cruciate ligament injuries incurred during sport activities.

Possible non-operational measures such as muscle build-up training are combined with latest surgical treatments. For these procedures, each patient's individual circumstances such as age, activity level, concomitant diseases, and instability patterns are taken into account and an optimal therapy is planned accordingly.

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