Ordination Dr. Maximilian Kasparek
MK Orthopädie Währing
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4. June 2024

Pain Area: Bone Fracture

Bone frac­ture

The most com­mon cau­ses of bone frac­tures in­clude di­rect or in­di­rect trauma (e.g., ac­ci­dents, falls, blows, or im­pacts to the af­fec­ted bone)! 

Fur­ther­more, di­se­a­ses such as os­teo­po­ro­sis or bone tu­mors can also lead to a bone frac­ture. The most com­mon bone frac­tures in­clude frac­tures of the wrist, shoulder, col­lar­bone, hip, knee, and ankle.

Tre­at­ment de­pends on the lo­ca­tion and ext­ent of the bone frac­ture and can be eit­her con­ser­va­tive or sur­gi­cal. Im­pac­ted frac­tures can usually be trea­ted con­ser­va­tively with a cast. If, for ex­am­ple, the bone ends are no lon­ger in cont­act with each other, sur­gery may be necessary.

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I will gl­adly ad­vise you on all sui­ta­ble the­rapy op­ti­ons and per­so­nally guide you to a pain-free life.

3. June 2024

Ser­vice: In­fil­tra­tion Therapy

In­fil­tra­tion Vi­enna – In­fil­tra­tion The­rapy – Pain Therapy

In­fil­tra­ti­ons are a mi­ni­mally in­va­sive me­thod using lo­cal anesthetic.

The in­fil­tra­tion the­rapy is a mi­ni­mally in­va­sive me­thod in which pain-re­li­e­ving and anti-in­flamm­a­tory me­di­ca­ti­ons are in­jec­ted di­rectly into the af­fec­ted area. This al­lows for fas­ter pain re­lief and tar­ge­ted ac­tion where the dis­com­fort ori­gi­na­tes. This form of the­rapy is par­ti­cu­larly used for back and joint pain, disc pro­blems, ten­don ir­ri­ta­ti­ons, and os­teo­ar­thri­tis.

The tar­ge­ted ap­pli­ca­tion of in­fil­tra­tion not only en­ables ra­pid pain re­lief but also an im­pro­ve­ment in mo­bi­lity. De­pen­ding on the dia­gno­sis and the pa­ti­en­t’s in­di­vi­dual si­tua­tion, in­fil­tra­tion the­rapy can be a one-time or re­pea­ted tre­at­ment to achieve long-term pain relief.

The pain-re­li­e­ving ef­fect of in­fil­tra­tion usually ta­kes ef­fect very quickly.

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Facts:

In­fil­tra­tion the­rapy & pain the­rapy in Vienna
  • Me­thod: Tar­ge­ted drug injection
  • Areas of ap­pli­ca­tion: Joints, spine, ten­dons, muscles
  • Pro­ce­dure: Mi­ni­mally in­va­sive, out­pa­ti­ent (10–20 min.)
  • Re­sult: Of­ten im­me­diate pain re­lief, im­pro­ved mobility
  • Fit for work: Usually im­me­dia­tely afterwards
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Tar­ge­ted pain the­rapy for the mus­cu­los­ke­le­tal sys­tem – in­fil­tra­tion for ra­pid re­lief and im­pro­ved mobility.

Dia­gno­sis, pro­ce­dure and ad­van­ta­ges of in­fil­tra­tion therapy

The de­cis­ion to un­dergo in­fil­tra­tion the­rapy be­g­ins with a de­tailed dia­gno­sis. A tho­rough cli­ni­cal ex­ami­na­tion and, if ne­ces­sary, ima­ging pro­ce­du­res such as X‑rays, MRI or ul­tra­sound help to iden­tify the exact cause of the pain and de­ter­mine whe­ther in­fil­tra­tion is a sui­ta­ble tre­at­ment option.

The pro­ce­dure for in­fil­tra­tion the­rapy is mi­ni­mally in­va­sive and is per­for­med on an out­pa­ti­ent ba­sis. Using a fine needle, anti-in­flamm­a­tory drugs or lo­cal an­es­the­tics are spe­ci­fi­cally in­jec­ted into the af­fec­ted area. De­pen­ding on the in­di­ca­tion, the in­fil­tra­tion can be car­ried out in joints, spine, ten­dons or mus­cle areas. Pre­cise pla­ce­ment en­su­res a di­rect ef­fect at the point of pain, which can quickly re­li­eve the sym­ptoms and re­duce mo­ve­ment restrictions.

Ad­van­ta­ges of in­fil­tra­tion therapy:

  • Ra­pid pain re­lief: Ef­fec­tive di­rectly at the af­fec­ted area

  • Mi­ni­mally in­va­sive: No sur­gi­cal in­ter­ven­tion required

  • Im­pro­ved mo­bi­lity: Pain­ful rest­ric­tions are reduced

  • Tar­ge­ted tre­at­ment: Fe­wer side ef­fects than sys­te­mic painkillers

  • Can be per­for­med on an out­pa­ti­ent ba­sis: No long re­co­very pe­riod necessary

In­fil­tra­tion the­rapy of­fers an ef­fec­tive way to treat pain in the mus­cu­los­ke­le­tal sys­tem in a tar­ge­ted man­ner, ther­eby sus­tain­ably im­pro­ving the qua­lity of life. De­pen­ding on the in­di­vi­dual si­tua­tion, the the­rapy can be car­ried out as a one-time tre­at­ment or in se­ve­ral ses­si­ons to achieve long-term free­dom from symptoms.

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Ef­fec­tive pain the­rapy in Vi­enna with tar­ge­ted in­fil­tra­tion – gentle, pre­cise and fast-acting.

Fre­quently As­ked Ques­ti­ons (FAQs) about in­fil­tra­tion the­rapy in Vienna

What is in­fil­tra­tion the­rapy and how does it work?

In­fil­tra­tion the­rapy is a tar­ge­ted pain tre­at­ment in which anti-in­flamm­a­tory drugs or lo­cal an­es­the­tics are in­jec­ted di­rectly into the af­fec­ted area of the mus­cu­los­ke­le­tal sys­tem. This di­rectly tre­ats the source of the pain, lea­ding to ra­pid re­lief and im­pro­ved mo­bi­lity. This me­thod is of­ten used for joint, back, ten­don and mus­cle com­plaints.

When is in­fil­tra­tion useful?

An in­fil­tra­tion can be used for chro­nic or acute pain in the mus­cu­los­ke­le­tal sys­tem, espe­ci­ally if con­ser­va­tive me­a­su­res such as phy­sio­the­rapy or pain­kil­lers are not suf­fi­ci­ently ef­fec­tive. Ty­pi­cal areas of ap­pli­ca­tion are:

  • Ar­thri­tis-re­la­ted pain (knee, hip, shoulder)
  • Disc pro­blems and spi­nal complaints
  • Ten­do­ni­tis (e.g. ten­nis elbow)
  • Bur­si­tis
  • Back and neck pain due to mus­cle tension

How does an in­fil­tra­tion work?

In­fil­tra­tion the­rapy is car­ried out on an out­pa­ti­ent ba­sis and only ta­kes a few mi­nu­tes. Af­ter tho­rough dis­in­fec­tion, a fine needle is in­ser­ted spe­ci­fi­cally into the af­fec­ted re­gion. If ne­ces­sary, the in­fil­tra­tion can be car­ried out un­der ul­tra­sound or X‑ray con­trol to en­sure pre­cise pla­ce­ment of the in­jec­tion. The pa­ti­ent can then usually be mo­bile again immediately.

What me­di­ca­ti­ons are used in an in­fil­tra­tion

De­pen­ding on the type of com­plaint, va­rious ac­tive in­gre­di­ents can be injected:

  • Lo­cal an­es­the­tics for ra­pid pain relief
  • Cor­ti­sone pre­pa­ra­ti­ons for long-term anti-in­flamm­a­tory effects
  • Hyalu­ro­nic acid to im­prove joint function
  • Bio­lo­gi­cal re­ge­ne­ra­tion the­ra­pies (e.g. ACP, PRP) to pro­mote healing

How quickly does an in­fil­tra­tion work and how long does the ef­fect last?

The ef­fect of­ten oc­curs shortly af­ter the in­jec­tion, espe­ci­ally if it con­ta­ins a lo­cal an­es­the­tic. Cor­ti­sone in­fil­tra­ti­ons usually de­ve­lop their full ef­fect wi­thin a few days and can last for weeks or months. With bio­lo­gi­cal the­ra­pies such as ACP, the re­ge­ne­ra­tive ef­fect can in­crease over a lon­ger pe­riod of time.

How of­ten can in­fil­tra­tion the­rapy be car­ried out?

The fre­quency of in­fil­tra­ti­ons de­pends on the in­di­vi­dual dia­gno­sis. In many ca­ses, a sin­gle in­jec­tion is suf­fi­ci­ent to si­gni­fi­cantly alle­viate the sym­ptoms. If ne­ces­sary, in­fil­tra­ti­ons can be re­pea­ted in se­ve­ral ses­si­ons at in­ter­vals of a few weeks.

Are there any risks or side ef­fects with in­fil­tra­tion the­rapy?

In­fil­tra­tion the­rapy is a safe and mi­ni­mally in­va­sive pro­ce­dure. Oc­ca­sio­nally, slight red­ness, swel­ling or a tem­po­rary fee­ling of pres­sure may oc­cur at the in­jec­tion site. Se­rious side ef­fects are rare. With cor­ti­sone in­jec­tions, ex­ces­sive use should be avo­ided as this can at­tack the car­ti­lage in the long term.

Can an in­fil­tra­tion re­place an ope­ra­tion?

In many ca­ses, an in­fil­tra­tion can help to de­lay or even avoid an ope­ra­tion. Ho­we­ver, if there is ad­van­ced joint wear or struc­tu­ral da­mage, sur­gery may be the bet­ter long-term so­lu­tion. In­di­vi­dual me­di­cal ad­vice is crucial.

What should be con­side­red af­ter an in­fil­tra­tion?

Af­ter an in­fil­tra­tion, the trea­ted area should be res­ted for a few hours. In the first 24 hours, it is ad­vi­sa­ble to avoid in­tense stress or sport­ing ac­ti­vi­ties. If ne­ces­sary, a coo­ling pad can help to re­li­eve slight swel­ling or fee­lings of pressure.

Can in­fil­tra­tion the­rapy be com­bi­ned with other tre­at­ments?

Yes, in­fil­tra­ti­ons can of­ten be com­bi­ned well with phy­sio­the­rapy, ma­nual the­rapy, or other pain ma­nage­ment me­a­su­res. A ho­li­stic tre­at­ment stra­tegy can help to re­duce pain in the long term and im­prove mobility.

Fur­ther ser­vices of my practice

All
Knee Joint
Me­nis­cus
Bone Frac­tures
Ser­vices
Bone Mar­row Edema
ACP-The­ra­­­­py
Shoulder Joint
Os­teo­ar­thri­tis Therapy
Sports In­ju­ries
In­fil­tra­tion Therapy
Sur­gi­cal consultation
Key Areas
Or­tho­pe­dic Technology
Mi­ni­mally in­va­sive hip prosthesis
Shock­wave Therapy
Mi­ni­mally in­va­sive na­vi­ga­ted knee replacement
Pain Areas
Re­vi­sion Surgery
Ro­bo­tic Surgery
Foot
Sports and joint injuries
Hip Joint
ACP Therapy Vienna | Autologous Blood Therapy | Stem Cell Therapy
Ser­vice: ACP Therapy
Osteoarthritis Therapy
Ser­vice: Os­teo­ar­thri­tis Therapy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ESWT Vienna | Orthopedic Surgeon
Ser­vice: Shock­wave Therapy
Consultation prior to orthopedic surgery
Ser­vice: Sur­gi­cal Consultation
3. June 2024

Ser­vice: ACP Therapy

ACP The­rapy Vi­enna | Au­to­log­ous Blood The­rapy | Stem Cell Therapy

ACP The­rapy Vi­enna | Au­to­log­ous Blood The­rapy | Stem Cell Therapy

ACP the­rapy (Au­to­log­ous Con­di­tio­ned Plasma), also known as stem cell the­rapy, is a mo­dern and gentle tre­at­ment me­thod for re­li­e­ving joint and ten­don pain. This form of au­to­log­ous blood the­rapy uti­li­zes the re­ge­ne­ra­tive pro­per­ties of one’s own blood to heal and re­ge­ne­rate in­fla­med or da­ma­ged tis­sues. A small amount of blood is drawn, pro­ces­sed using a spe­cial pro­ce­dure, and the re­sul­ting plasma, rich in con­cen­tra­ted growth fac­tors, is then spe­ci­fi­cally in­jec­ted into the af­fec­ted joint or tissue.

ACP the­rapy is ide­ally sui­ted for the tre­at­ment of os­teo­ar­thri­tis, ten­don ir­ri­ta­ti­ons, or in­ju­ries where na­tu­ral re­ge­ne­ra­tion is to be sup­ported. Th­rough the tar­ge­ted use of the bo­dy’s own sub­s­tances, he­al­ing is ac­ce­le­ra­ted, pain is re­du­ced, and the func­tion­a­lity of the af­fec­ted area is sus­tain­ably im­pro­ved. The me­thod is mi­ni­mally in­va­sive, low-risk, and pro­mo­tes na­tu­ral re­ge­ne­ra­tion wi­t­hout the use of for­eign substances.

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Facts:

ACP The­rapy – Au­to­log­ous Blood The­rapy in Vienna
  • Me­thod: Au­to­log­ous Con­di­tio­ned Plasma (ACP) therapy
  • Areas of ap­pli­ca­tion: Joint pain, ten­don ir­ri­ta­tion, os­teo­ar­thri­tis, sports injuries
  • Pro­ce­dure: Mi­ni­mally in­va­sive, out­pa­ti­ent, wi­t­hout anesthesia
  • Du­ra­tion: ap­prox. 15–20 mi­nu­tes per session
  • Pain re­lief: Usually no­ti­ceable af­ter a few weeks
  • Re­pea­ta­bi­lity: As nee­ded in se­ve­ral ses­si­ons (usually 3–5 treatments)
  • Goal: Tis­sue re­ge­ne­ra­tion, pain re­lief, im­pro­ved functionality
  • Spe­cial fea­ture: Use of the bo­dy’s own growth fac­tors wi­t­hout for­eign substances
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In­no­va­tive pain the­rapy – Achieve grea­ter mo­bi­lity and qua­lity of life with ACP au­to­log­ous blood therapy.

Dia­gno­sis, tre­at­ment and be­ne­fits of au­to­log­ous blood the­rapy (ACP therapy)

In the in­itial con­sul­ta­tion, a de­tailed ex­ami­na­tion will de­ter­mine whe­ther ACP the­rapy is sui­ta­ble for the in­di­vi­dual’s sym­ptoms. Joint or ten­don pain can of­ten be cau­sed by in­ju­ries, in­flamm­a­tion or si­gns of wear and tear. ACP the­rapy is par­ti­cu­larly hel­pful for os­teo­ar­thri­tis, ten­do­ni­tis, sports in­ju­ries or other de­ge­ne­ra­tive di­se­a­ses of the mus­cu­los­ke­le­tal sys­tem, where na­tu­ral he­al­ing is to be promoted.

The tre­at­ment is mi­ni­mally in­va­sive and is per­for­med on an out­pa­ti­ent ba­sis. First, a small amount of blood is drawn, which is pro­ces­sed using a spe­cial pro­ce­dure. The growth fac­tors are iso­la­ted from the pl­ate­lets (throm­bo­cytes), which play a cru­cial role in tis­sue re­ge­ne­ra­tion. The pro­ces­sed plasma is then in­jec­ted spe­ci­fi­cally into the af­fec­ted re­gion to pro­mote the he­al­ing pro­cess, re­li­eve pain and im­prove mobility.

Ad­van­ta­ges of ACP therapy: 

  • Na­tu­ral he­al­ing: Use of the bo­dy’s own sub­s­tances wi­t­hout for­eign materials.

  • Mi­ni­mally in­va­sive: Out­pa­ti­ent tre­at­ment wi­t­hout long downtimes.

  • Broad range of ap­pli­ca­ti­ons: Ef­fec­tive for ar­thro­sis, ten­don ir­ri­ta­ti­ons and injuries.

  • Sus­tainable ef­fect: Pro­mo­tes re­ge­ne­ra­tion and pain re­lief over a lon­ger period.

  • Gentle and low-risk: No re­jec­tion re­ac­tions or all­er­gic side effects.

ACP the­rapy is par­ti­cu­larly ef­fec­tive in sup­port­ing the na­tu­ral re­ge­ne­ra­tion of da­ma­ged tis­sue while im­pro­ving the qua­lity of life of pa­ti­ents. This in­no­va­tive me­thod of­fers a gentle al­ter­na­tive to sur­gi­cal in­ter­ven­ti­ons and helps to sus­tain­ably main­tain the func­tion­a­lity of joints and tendons.

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Ef­fec­tive pain the­rapy with ACP au­to­log­ous blood the­rapy – gentle, na­tu­ral and ef­fec­tive in Vienna.

Fre­quently as­ked ques­ti­ons (FAQs) about ACP the­rapy, au­to­log­ous blood the­rapy & stem cell the­rapy in Vienna

What is ACP the­rapy and how does it work?

The ACP the­rapy (Au­to­log­ous Con­di­tio­ned Plasma) is a mo­dern au­to­log­ous blood the­rapy used to treat joint and ten­don pain. A small amount of blood is ta­ken, pro­ces­sed and the con­cen­tra­ted plasma with its na­tu­ral growth fac­tors is in­jec­ted di­rectly into the af­fec­ted joint or tis­sue. This pro­mo­tes he­al­ing, re­du­ces in­flamm­a­tion and re­li­e­ves pain in a na­tu­ral way – wi­t­hout any for­eign sub­s­tances or medication.

What is the dif­fe­rence bet­ween ACP the­rapy, au­to­log­ous blood the­rapy and stem cell the­rapy?

  • The ACP the­rapy uses the bo­dy’s own growth fac­tors from blood plasma to re­ge­ne­rate tis­sue and in­hi­bit inflammation.
  • Au­to­log­ous blood the­rapy is a ge­ne­ric term for va­rious tre­at­ments with the bo­dy’s own blood, in­clu­ding ACP.
  • Stem cell the­rapy is ba­sed on the ex­tra­c­tion and in­jec­tion of the bo­dy’s own stem cells to spe­ci­fi­cally re­pair da­ma­ged tissue.

While ACP is mainly used to treat ar­thro­sis, ten­do­ni­tis and sports in­ju­ries, stem cell the­rapy is of­ten used to re­ge­ne­rate car­ti­lage tis­sue in ad­van­ced ar­thro­sis.

What con­di­ti­ons is ACP the­rapy sui­ta­ble for?

The ACP au­to­log­ous blood the­rapy can be used for a va­riety of or­tho­pe­dic con­di­ti­ons, including:

    • Ar­thro­sis in the knee, hip, shoulder or ankle
    • Ten­do­ni­tis (e.g. ten­nis el­bow, Achil­les ten­don irritation)
    • Sports in­ju­ries (e.g. sprains, mus­cle injuries)
    • Joint wear in the early and mid-stage
    • Post­ope­ra­tive sup­port af­ter or­tho­pe­dic procedures

What is the pro­ce­dure for ACP the­rapy?

The tre­at­ment is car­ried out on an out­pa­ti­ent ba­sis and ta­kes about 15–20 minutes:

    1. Blood coll­ec­tion: A small amount of blood is ta­ken from the arm vein.
    2. Pre­pa­ra­tion: The blood is cen­tri­fu­ged in a spe­cial pro­cess to iso­late the pl­ate­let-rich plasma (ACP).
    3. In­jec­tion: The con­cen­tra­ted plasma is in­jec­ted di­rectly into the af­fec­ted joint or tissue.

How of­ten should ACP tre­at­ment be per­for­med?

De­pen­ding on the stage of ar­thro­sis or in­jury, 3–5 ses­si­ons at in­ter­vals of one week each are usually re­qui­red. The tre­at­ment can be re­pea­ted in­di­vi­du­ally to sup­port long-term regeneration.

How long does it take for ACP the­rapy to take ef­fect?

Many pa­ti­ents feel an im­pro­ve­ment af­ter just a few days. The full ef­fect oc­curs in the weeks af­ter the last in­jec­tion and lasts for se­ve­ral months to over a year, de­pen­ding on the condition.

Is ACP the­rapy an al­ter­na­tive to sur­gery?

The ACP au­to­log­ous blood the­rapy can de­lay or even avoid sur­gery in many ca­ses, espe­ci­ally in the case of in­ci­pi­ent or mo­de­rate ar­thro­sis. In the case of ad­van­ced joint wear, it can alle­viate the sym­ptoms, but can­not al­ways re­place a joint replacement.

Are there any side ef­fects or risks with ACP the­rapy?

Since ACP the­rapy uses only the bo­dy’s own sub­s­tances, it is par­ti­cu­larly well to­le­ra­ted. Oc­ca­sio­nally, slight red­ness or swel­ling may oc­cur at the in­jec­tion site, but this will subs­ide quickly. Se­rious side ef­fects are ex­tre­mely rare.

Can ACP the­rapy be com­bi­ned with other tre­at­ments?

Yes, ACP the­rapy can be ide­ally com­bi­ned with phy­sio­the­rapy, hyalu­ro­nic acid in­jec­tions or other re­ge­ne­ra­tive the­ra­pies such as stem cell the­rapy. An in­di­vi­du­ally tail­o­red tre­at­ment can fur­ther enhance the effect.

Will the costs of ACP the­rapy be co­vered by he­alth insu­rance?

In Aus­tria, ACP the­rapy is one of the in­di­vi­dual he­alth ser­vices (IGeL) and is the­r­e­fore ge­ne­rally not reim­bur­sed by sta­tu­tory he­alth insu­rance funds. Pri­vate he­alth insu­rance or sup­ple­men­tary insu­rance po­li­cies co­ver the costs in part or in full.

Fur­ther ser­vices of my practice

All
Os­teo­ar­thri­tis Therapy
In­fil­tra­tion Therapy
Sur­gi­cal consultation
Shock­wave Therapy
Infiltration Vienna | Pain Therapy Musculoskeletal System
Ser­vice: In­fil­tra­tion Therapy
Osteoarthritis Therapy
Ser­vice: Os­teo­ar­thri­tis Therapy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ESWT Vienna | Orthopedic Surgeon
Ser­vice: Shock­wave Therapy
Consultation prior to orthopedic surgery
Ser­vice: Sur­gi­cal Consultation
3. June 2024

Ser­vice: Os­teo­ar­thri­tis Therapy

Hyalu­ro­nic In­jec­tion Vi­enna – Os­teo­ar­thri­tis Therapy

Os­teo­ar­thri­tis the­rapy using hyalu­ro­nic acid injections.

Os­teo­ar­thri­tis is one of the most com­mon joint di­se­a­ses and re­sults from the pro­gres­sive wear and tear of the ar­ti­cu­lar car­ti­lage. The re­sul­ting pain and rest­ric­ted mo­ve­ment si­gni­fi­cantly im­pair the qua­lity of life. Knee, hip, and shoulder joints are most com­monly af­fec­ted. With the right os­teo­ar­thri­tis the­rapy, wear and tear can be slo­wed down and sym­ptoms can be ef­fec­tively treated.

A pro­ven and gentle tre­at­ment me­thod is the hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy. Hyalu­ro­nic acid is in­jec­ted di­rectly into the af­fec­ted joint to im­prove joint fluid and in­crease car­ti­lage lu­bri­ca­tion. Hyalu­ro­nic acid acts like a lu­bri­cant that pro­tects the ar­ti­cu­lar car­ti­lage, re­du­ces in­flamm­a­tion, and in­crea­ses the join­t’s re­si­li­ence. The in­jec­tions are par­ti­cu­larly ef­fec­tive in the early and middle stages of os­teo­ar­thri­tis and help to post­pone surgery.

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Facts:

In­fil­tra­tion the­rapy & pain the­rapy in Vienna
  • Me­thod: In­jec­tion of hyalu­ro­nic acid di­rectly into the af­fec­ted joint
  • In­di­ca­ti­ons: Knees, hips, should­ers, and other joints at risk of osteoarthritis
  • Pro­ce­dure: Mi­ni­mally in­va­sive, out­pa­ti­ent, wi­t­hout anesthesia
  • Du­ra­tion: ap­prox. 10–20 mi­nu­tes per session
  • Pain re­lief: Of­ten no­ti­ceable wi­thin a few days
  • Du­ra­tion of ef­fect: Se­ve­ral months, de­pen­ding on the stage of osteoarthritis
  • Re­pea­ta­bi­lity: In­di­vi­dual, de­pen­ding on the pro­gres­sion of osteoarthritis
  • Goal: Pain re­lief, im­pro­ved mo­bi­lity, car­ti­lage protection
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Pain re­lief th­rough hyalu­ro­nic acid in­jec­tion – Os­teo­ar­thri­tis the­rapy for a bet­ter qua­lity of life.

Dia­gno­sis, Tre­at­ment, and Be­ne­fits of Os­teo­ar­thri­tis The­rapy with Hyalu­ro­nic Acid

The dia­gno­sis of os­teo­ar­thri­tis be­g­ins with a tho­rough ex­ami­na­tion of the af­fec­ted joints. A com­bi­na­tion of me­di­cal history, phy­si­cal ex­ami­na­tion, and ima­ging pro­ce­du­res such as X‑rays or MRI helps de­ter­mine the stage of os­teo­ar­thri­tis and the se­ve­rity of car­ti­lage wear. Ba­sed on the re­sults, an in­di­vi­dua­li­zed tre­at­ment plan can be created.

In the tre­at­ment of os­teo­ar­thri­tis, hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy has pro­ven to be par­ti­cu­larly ef­fec­tive. Hyalu­ro­nic acid is in­jec­ted di­rectly into the af­fec­ted joint to im­prove the joint fluid and pro­tect the car­ti­lage from fur­ther da­mage. The the­rapy is par­ti­cu­larly gentle and is car­ried out on an out­pa­ti­ent ba­sis, wi­t­hout the need for an­es­the­sia or leng­thy down­ti­mes. Hyalu­ro­nic acid has an anti-in­flamm­a­tory ef­fect, im­pro­ves the gli­ding ability of the joint and re­du­ces pain in the long term.

Ad­van­ta­ges of hyalu­ro­nic acid therapy:

  • Tar­ge­ted ef­fect: Di­rect tre­at­ment of the af­fec­ted joint wi­t­hout stres­sing the en­tire body.

  • Gentle pro­ce­dure: Mi­ni­mally in­va­sive, wi­t­hout sur­gi­cal intervention.

  • Im­pro­ved qua­lity of life: Re­duc­tion of pain and res­to­ra­tion of mobility.

  • Long-term ef­fect: Pro­tec­tion of the car­ti­lage and de­lay of a pos­si­ble joint replacement.

  • In­di­vi­du­ally ad­ap­ta­ble: Sui­ta­ble for many joints and va­rious stages of osteoarthritis.

Hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy is an ideal so­lu­tion for pa­ti­ents who suf­fer from the sym­ptoms of os­teo­ar­thri­tis but want to avoid or post­pone sur­gery. Th­rough tar­ge­ted tre­at­ment, pain can be re­du­ced, mo­bi­lity im­pro­ved and the qua­lity of life si­gni­fi­cantly increased.

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Tar­ge­ted os­teo­ar­thri­tis the­rapy with hyalu­ro­nic acid – For a pain-free and ac­tive life.

Fre­quently As­ked Ques­ti­ons (FAQs) about Os­teo­ar­thri­tis The­rapy with Hyalu­ro­nic Acid In­jec­tions in Vienna

What is hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy and how does it work?

Hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy is a mi­ni­mally in­va­sive me­thod for trea­ting os­teo­ar­thri­tis. Hyalu­ro­nic acid, a na­tu­ral com­po­nent of joint fluid, is in­jec­ted di­rectly into the af­fec­ted joint. It acts as a lu­bri­cant, re­du­ces fric­tion and in­flamm­a­tion in the joint, re­li­e­ves pain and im­pro­ves mobility.

Which joints are sui­ta­ble for hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy?

The the­rapy can be used for al­most all joints af­fec­ted by os­teo­ar­thri­tis, espe­ci­ally for:

  • Knee joints (knee osteoarthritis)
  • Hip joints (hip osteoarthritis)
  • Shoulder joints
  • Ankle joints
    The hyalu­ro­nic acid in­jec­tion is in­di­vi­du­ally ad­apted to the af­fec­ted joint and the se­ve­rity of the osteoarthritis.

When is hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy useful?

Hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy is par­ti­cu­larly ef­fec­tive in the early to middle stages of os­teo­ar­thri­tis. It can help im­prove joint func­tion, re­li­eve pain and post­pone sur­gery, such as joint re­pla­ce­ment. It is also a useful op­tion for chro­nic joint pro­blems that do not re­spond to con­ser­va­tive measures.

What is a hyalu­ro­nic acid in­jec­tion like?

The in­jec­tion is per­for­med on an out­pa­ti­ent ba­sis and only ta­kes a few mi­nu­tes. Af­ter dis­in­fec­ting the skin, the hyalu­ro­nic acid is in­jec­ted di­rectly into the joint with a fine needle. If ne­ces­sary, the pro­ce­dure is per­for­med un­der ul­tra­sound gui­dance to en­sure pre­cise pla­ce­ment of the in­jec­tion. The pa­ti­ent can then be mo­bile again immediately.

How quickly does a hyalu­ro­nic acid in­jec­tion work and how long does the ef­fect last?

The ef­fect usually be­g­ins wi­thin a few days to weeks af­ter the in­jec­tion. Pa­ti­ents re­port a no­ti­ceable re­duc­tion in pain and an im­pro­ve­ment in mo­bi­lity. De­pen­ding on the stage of os­teo­ar­thri­tis, the ef­fect of hyalu­ro­nic acid lasts for se­ve­ral months to a year. The tre­at­ment can be re­pea­ted if necessary.

Are there any side ef­fects with hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy?

Hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy is a very safe pro­ce­dure. Oc­ca­sio­nally, slight red­ness, swel­ling or a tem­po­rary fee­ling of pres­sure may oc­cur at the in­jec­tion site. Se­rious side ef­fects are ex­tre­mely rare.

How many hyalu­ro­nic acid in­jec­tions are ne­ces­sary?

The num­ber of in­jec­tions de­pends on the stage of os­teo­ar­thri­tis and the in­di­vi­dual sym­ptoms. As a rule, 3 to 5 ses­si­ons at weekly in­ter­vals are ne­ces­sary to achieve op­ti­mal results.

Can hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy re­place sur­gery?

In many ca­ses, hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy can post­pone or even avoid sur­gery. The the­rapy can si­gni­fi­cantly re­li­eve sym­ptoms, espe­ci­ally in the early stages of os­teo­ar­thri­tis. Ho­we­ver, in the case of very ad­van­ced os­teo­ar­thri­tis or com­ple­tely de­s­troyed car­ti­lage, a joint re­pla­ce­ment is of­ten the bet­ter solution.

Can hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy be com­bi­ned with other tre­at­ments?

Yes, the the­rapy can be ef­fec­tively com­bi­ned with other con­ser­va­tive me­a­su­res such as phy­sio­the­rapy, anti-in­flamm­a­tory me­di­ca­tion, or exer­cise the­rapy. A ho­li­stic tre­at­ment ap­proach can sup­port he­al­ing suc­cess and fur­ther im­prove joint function.

Who co­vers the costs for hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy?

The costs for hyalu­ro­nic acid the­rapy are ge­ne­rally not co­vered by sta­tu­tory he­alth insu­rance, as it is con­side­red an in­di­vi­dual he­alth ser­vice. Pri­vate he­alth insu­rance com­pa­nies of­ten co­ver the costs fully or par­ti­ally. Pa­ti­ents should con­sult with their he­alth insu­rance pro­vi­der be­fore treatment.

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Shock­wave The­rapy ESWT Vienna

Shock­wave The­rapy (ESWT) Vi­enna – Tar­ge­ted Pain Tre­at­ment with Pro­found Effect

Ex­tra­cor­po­real Shock­wave The­rapy (ESWT) is con­side­red a mo­dern, non-in­va­sive me­thod for trea­ting chro­nic and acute pain in the mus­cu­los­ke­le­tal sys­tem. High-en­ergy shock­wa­ves spe­ci­fi­cally sti­mu­late the re­ge­ne­ra­tion of ten­dons, li­ga­ments, mus­cles, and bone tis­sue – en­ti­rely wi­t­hout sur­gi­cal in­ter­ven­tion. The me­thod has pro­ven par­ti­cu­larly ef­fec­tive for the­rapy-re­sistant con­di­ti­ons where con­ven­tio­nal con­ser­va­tive me­a­su­res do not show suf­fi­ci­ent effect.

Ty­pi­cal con­di­ti­ons for which ESWT is used include:

  • Heel Spur and Plantar Fasciitis

  • Ten­nis El­bow (Epi­con­dy­li­tis)

  • Cal­ci­fic Shoulder (Ten­di­no­sis Calcarea)

  • Achil­les Ten­don Complaints

  • Mus­cle In­du­ra­ti­ons and Trig­ger Points

  • Pa­tel­lar Ten­di­no­pa­thy (“Jum­per’s Knee”)

  • Ten­don In­ser­tion Ir­ri­ta­ti­ons, e.g., in the Hip or Thigh Area

Due to its sti­mu­la­ting ef­fect on cell me­ta­bo­lism and blood cir­cu­la­tion, shock­wave the­rapy can ac­ce­le­rate the na­tu­ral he­al­ing pro­cess, re­duce pain, and res­tore mobility.

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Facts:

Shock­wave the­rapy Vi­enna (ESWT)
    • The­rapy form: Non-in­va­sive, out­pa­ti­ent (ex­tra­cor­po­real shock wave therapy)
    • Tre­at­ment du­ra­tion: 15–20 mi­nu­tes per session
    • Areas of ap­pli­ca­tion: Heel spur, cal­ci­fic ten­di­ni­tis, ten­nis el­bow, Achil­les ten­don and much more.
    • Ses­si­ons re­com­men­ded: 3–5 ses­si­ons at in­ter­vals of 1 week
    • Ef­fect: Pain re­lief, pro­mo­tion of he­al­ing, anti-inflammation
    • Ad­van­ta­ges: No sur­gery, short tre­at­ment du­ra­tion, ra­pid effect
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Shock­wave the­rapy spe­ci­fi­cally ac­ti­va­tes the bo­dy’s self-he­al­ing powers – pre­cise, ef­fec­tive and wi­t­hout sur­gi­cal intervention.

Pro­ce­dure, Ef­fi­cacy, and Be­ne­fits of Shock­wave The­rapy in Vienna

Prior to tre­at­ment, a careful as­sess­ment of the sym­ptoms is con­duc­ted th­rough cli­ni­cal ex­ami­na­tion and, if ne­ces­sary, ima­ging dia­gno­stics. The aim is to iden­tify the exact cause of pain and de­ter­mine whe­ther ex­tra­cor­po­real shock­wave the­rapy is the ap­pro­priate measure.

Du­ring the tre­at­ment its­elf, fo­cu­sed or ra­dial shock­wa­ves are spe­ci­fi­cally di­rec­ted at the af­fec­ted body re­gion. These im­pul­ses pe­ne­trate deep into the tis­sue, sti­mu­la­ting blood cir­cu­la­tion, cell re­ge­ne­ra­tion, and he­al­ing. De­pen­ding on the cli­ni­cal pic­ture, 3 to 5 ses­si­ons are usually re­com­men­ded at weekly intervals.

Shock­wave the­rapy is par­ti­cu­larly ad­van­ta­ge­ous be­cause it:
  • does not re­quire surgery,
  • does not da­mage tissue,
  • pro­vi­des pain relief,
  • can alle­viate chro­nic inflammation,
  • im­pro­ves mo­bi­lity, and
  • en­ables a quick re­turn to daily life.

Af­ter the tre­at­ment, the af­fec­ted re­gion may be tem­po­r­a­rily sen­si­tive, but this subs­i­des quickly. A com­bi­na­tion with phy­sio­the­ra­peu­tic me­a­su­res can fur­ther sup­port the tre­at­ment success.

Tar­ge­ted im­pul­ses – ra­pid ef­fect: Shock­wave the­rapy pro­vi­des no­ti­ceable re­lief for per­sis­tent mus­cu­los­ke­le­tal complaints.

Fre­quently As­ked Ques­ti­ons (FAQs) on Shock­wave The­rapy (ESWT) in Vienna

Which con­di­ti­ons can be trea­ted with shock­wave the­rapy?

Shock­wave the­rapy is used for a va­riety of or­tho­pe­dic con­di­ti­ons. It is par­ti­cu­larly com­mon for cal­ci­fic shoulder, heel spur, Achil­les ten­do­ni­tis, ten­nis el­bow, gol­fer’s el­bow, pa­tel­lar ten­don ir­ri­ta­tion (jum­per’s knee), as well as chro­nic mus­cle ten­sion and trig­ger points. ESWT also shows good re­sults in po­orly he­al­ing bone frac­tures (pseud­arthro­ses) or bur­si­tis in the hip area.

How does shock­wave the­rapy work?

In shock­wave the­rapy, high-en­ergy me­cha­ni­cal wa­ves are spe­ci­fi­cally di­rec­ted into the pain­ful tis­sue. These sti­mu­late bio­lo­gi­cal he­al­ing pro­ces­ses by pro­mo­ting blood cir­cu­la­tion, ac­ti­vat­ing cell me­ta­bo­lism, and re­du­cing in­flamm­a­tory pro­ces­ses. De­pen­ding on the cli­ni­cal pic­ture, fo­cu­sed or ra­dial shock­wa­ves are used.

How many ses­si­ons are ne­ces­sary?

Ty­pi­cally, a com­plete course of tre­at­ment com­pri­ses 3 to 5 ses­si­ons at ap­pro­xi­m­ately weekly in­ter­vals. The exact num­ber de­pends on the in­di­vi­dual cli­ni­cal pic­ture, the course of the con­di­tion, and the re­sponse to the­rapy. Some pa­ti­ents ex­pe­ri­ence si­gni­fi­cant re­lief af­ter just the first or se­cond application.

Is shock­wave the­rapy pain­ful?

The in­ten­sity of the tre­at­ment can be in­di­vi­du­ally ad­jus­ted. Ty­pi­cally, a pres­sure sen­sa­tion is per­cei­ved, which is ge­ne­rally well-to­le­ra­ted. In very sen­si­tive areas or with more se­vere in­flamm­a­tion, there may be a tem­po­rary in­crease in sen­si­ti­vity, but this quickly subsides.

Are the costs for shock­wave the­rapy in Vi­enna co­vered by he­alth insu­rance?

Ex­tra­cor­po­real shock­wave the­rapy (ESWT) is con­side­red a pri­vate me­di­cal ser­vice. Sta­tu­tory he­alth insu­rance pro­vi­ders ge­ne­rally do not co­ver the costs. Ho­we­ver, many pri­vate sup­ple­men­tary insu­rance po­li­cies reim­burse part or all of the tre­at­ment – it is ad­vi­sa­ble to con­sult with your re­spec­tive insu­rance provider.

What ad­van­ta­ges does shock­wave the­rapy of­fer com­pared to other me­thods?

ESWT is a non-in­va­sive form of the­rapy that does not re­quire me­di­ca­tion or sur­gery. It is par­ti­cu­larly sui­ta­ble for trea­ting chro­nic con­di­ti­ons where con­ser­va­tive me­thods are in­suf­fi­ci­ent. Its high ef­fi­cacy, low side ef­fect rate, and quick re­turn to daily life make it an at­trac­tive op­tion in mo­dern pain therapy.

Can shock­wave the­rapy be com­bi­ned with other forms of tre­at­ment?

Yes, shock­wave the­rapy can be very ef­fec­tively com­bi­ned with other con­ser­va­tive me­a­su­res. It is of­ten ap­plied in con­junc­tion with phy­sio­the­rapy, stret­ching exer­ci­ses, in­fil­tra­tion the­rapy, or ma­nual the­rapy me­a­su­res. This com­bi­na­tion can ac­ce­le­rate he­al­ing pro­ces­ses and achieve more sus­tainable results.

How sus­tainable are the ef­fects of shock­wave the­rapy?

Many pa­ti­ents re­port a no­ti­ceable and las­ting im­pro­ve­ment in their sym­ptoms – of­ten for months or even ye­ars. Par­ti­cu­larly in chro­nic pain syn­dro­mes such as heel spur or ten­nis el­bow, shock­wave the­rapy is ef­fec­tive even when other con­ser­va­tive me­a­su­res have had little suc­cess. A pre­re­qui­site is a tar­ge­ted in­di­ca­tion and re­gu­lar follow-up.

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Or­tho­pe­dic technology

Cus­tom-made in­di­vi­dual in­so­les, ban­da­ges, ort­ho­ses, cor­sets and appliances.

For many ty­pes of foot mal­po­si­ti­ons and pain, cus­tom-made or­tho­pe­dic shoe in­so­les, which are in­di­vi­du­ally ad­apted to your foot, can help.

Th­rough our close co­ope­ra­tion with our highly spe­cia­li­zed ban­dage ma­ker, who is on site in our prac­tice every Wed­nes­day af­ter­noon, we can jointly of­fer you the hig­hest qua­lity in or­tho­pe­dic tech­ni­cal care.

In ad­di­tion to cus­tom-made in­so­les, we can also of­fer you a sup­ply of ban­da­ges, ort­ho­ses, cor­sets and ap­pli­ances via our practice.

For fur­ther in­for­ma­tion on the sub­ject of cus­tom-made in­di­vi­dual in­so­les, ban­da­ges, ort­ho­ses, cor­sets and ap­pli­ances, the prac­tice team is al­ways available.

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Ser­vice: Sur­gi­cal Consultation

Con­sul­ta­tion be­fore an or­tho­pe­dic surgery

Cla­rity be­fore an or­tho­pe­dic procedure

When con­ser­va­tive me­a­su­res are no lon­ger suf­fi­ci­ent to enable pain-free mo­ve­ment in daily life or du­ring sports, sur­gi­cal in­ter­ven­tion may be ne­ces­sary. A well-foun­ded con­sul­ta­tion or a me­di­cal se­cond opi­nion helps in ma­king the right de­cis­ion – at the op­ti­mal time and with the most sui­ta­ble pro­ce­dure for the in­di­vi­dual situation.

Th­rough my sur­gi­cal prac­tice at the Evan­ge­li­cal Hos­pi­tal Vi­enna, or­tho­pe­dic ope­ra­ti­ons of the hig­hest me­di­cal stan­dard are of­fe­red. We ex­clu­si­vely em­ploy mo­dern, mus­cle-spa­ring sur­gi­cal tech­ni­ques, dra­wing upon cur­rent sci­en­ti­fic fin­dings and ex­ten­sive experience.

Sur­gi­cal spe­cial­ties include:

If sur­gery is me­di­cally in­di­ca­ted or ne­ces­sary, re­fer­ral can be made di­rectly to the Evan­ge­li­sche Kran­ken­haus. In­for­ma­tion on costs and in­di­vi­dual ques­ti­ons will be com­pre­hen­si­vely cla­ri­fied in a per­so­nal consultation.

For trans­pa­rent sur­gi­cal con­sul­ta­tion or a qua­li­fied or­tho­pe­dic se­cond opinion. 

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A well-in­for­med de­cis­ion is the first step towards a suc­cessful ope­ra­tion. My goal is for you to un­der­stand all the op­ti­ons – and be able to choose the best so­lu­tion for your health.

Se­cond opi­nion & in­di­vi­dual sur­gi­cal preparation

Espe­ci­ally in the case of plan­ned or­tho­pe­dic ope­ra­ti­ons, a well-foun­ded se­cond opi­nion is of­ten cru­cial. It not only helps to con­firm the ne­ces­sity of the pro­ce­dure, but also pro­vi­des cer­tainty in the sel­ec­tion of the op­ti­mal sur­gi­cal me­thod. In Vi­enna, there are num­e­rous mo­dern pro­ce­du­res that have dif­fe­rent ad­van­ta­ges and di­s­ad­van­ta­ges de­pen­ding on the dia­gno­sis and per­so­nal situation.

Du­ring the con­sul­ta­tion prior to an or­tho­pe­dic ope­ra­tion, all pre­vious fin­dings are first carefully ana­ly­zed and, if ne­ces­sary, sup­ple­men­ted by cli­ni­cal and ima­ging ex­ami­na­ti­ons. The aim is to ex­amine both con­ser­va­tive and ope­ra­tive the­rapy op­ti­ons and weigh them together.

A de­tailed con­sul­ta­tion makes it pos­si­ble to cla­rify in­di­vi­dual ques­ti­ons and to un­der­stand exactly the course of the plan­ned ope­ra­tion – from the pro­ce­dure its­elf to af­ter­care and re­ha­bi­li­ta­tion. The main fo­cu­ses of sur­gi­cal care in­clude hip and knee en­do­pro­sthe­tics, ar­thro­sco­pic sur­gery of the shoulder and knee, as well as foot and hand sur­gery procedures.

A clear, evi­dence-ba­sed re­com­men­da­tion crea­tes the ba­sis for a well-in­for­med de­cis­ion – and a long-term the­ra­peu­tic success.

Trans­pa­rency, elu­ci­da­tion and trust are the ba­sis of every suc­cessful or­tho­pe­dic the­rapy – espe­ci­ally be­fore a plan­ned operation.

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Ques­ti­ons and ans­wers about the sur­gi­cal consultation

When should a sur­gi­cal con­sul­ta­tion be sought?

A sur­gi­cal con­sul­ta­tion is al­ways useful if an or­tho­pe­dic ope­ra­tion has been re­com­men­ded – for ex­am­ple, for hip or knee os­teo­ar­thri­tis, shoulder pro­blems, me­nis­cus or cru­ciate li­ga­ment rup­ture, hal­lux val­gus, or her­nia­ted discs. A se­cond opi­nion also pro­vi­des gui­dance if you are un­sure about the right time or the choice of sur­gi­cal method.

What to­pics are dis­cus­sed in a sur­gi­cal con­sul­ta­tion?

The con­sul­ta­tion in­vol­ves ana­ly­zing the pre­vious dia­gno­sis, weig­hing up con­ser­va­tive and sur­gi­cal tre­at­ment me­thods, dis­cus­sing risks and the he­al­ing pro­cess, and ex­plai­ning the in­di­vi­du­ally ap­pro­priate pro­ce­dure – e.g., a mi­ni­mally in­va­sive hip or knee re­pla­ce­ment, ar­thro­sco­pic pro­ce­du­res, or foot corrections.

Are there al­ter­na­ti­ves to the plan­ned ope­ra­tion?

An ope­ra­tion is not al­ways ab­so­lut­ely ne­ces­sary. De­pen­ding on the fin­dings, con­ser­va­tive me­a­su­res such as in­fil­tra­tion the­ra­pies, phy­sio­the­rapy, shock wave the­rapy, ACP, or hyalu­ro­nic in­jec­tions can be a real al­ter­na­tive. A se­cond opi­nion also as­ses­ses whe­ther such op­ti­ons can still be usefully exhausted.

Which or­tho­pe­dic ope­ra­ti­ons are the main fo­cus of con­sul­ta­tion?

What is the pro­ce­dure for an or­tho­pe­dic se­cond opi­nion?

The con­sul­ta­tion is ba­sed on a de­tailed dis­cus­sion, re­view of exis­ting fin­dings, and, if ne­ces­sary, sup­ple­men­tary cli­ni­cal ex­ami­na­tion. An in­di­vi­dual re­com­men­da­tion is then made – with all the ad­van­ta­ges and di­s­ad­van­ta­ges of the plan­ned or al­ter­na­tive therapy.

Who be­ars the costs for a se­cond opi­nion or sur­gi­cal con­sul­ta­tion?

Many he­alth insu­rance com­pa­nies co­ver the costs of an or­tho­pe­dic se­cond opi­nion. If there are any per­so­nal costs, you will be in­for­med trans­par­ently in ad­vance. The con­sul­ta­tion en­ables a well-foun­ded de­cis­ion – espe­ci­ally in the case of se­rious or plan­ned procedures.

Fur­ther ser­vices of my practice

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ACP-The­ra­­­­py
Os­teo­ar­thri­tis Therapy
In­fil­tra­tion Therapy
Shock­wave Therapy
Infiltration Vienna | Pain Therapy Musculoskeletal System
Ser­vice: In­fil­tra­tion Therapy
ACP Therapy Vienna | Autologous Blood Therapy | Stem Cell Therapy
Ser­vice: ACP Therapy
Osteoarthritis Therapy
Ser­vice: Os­teo­ar­thri­tis Therapy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ESWT Vienna | Orthopedic Surgeon
Ser­vice: Shock­wave Therapy

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Maximilian Kasparek, MSc

haelsi Gesundheitszentrum im Achtzehnten
Theresiengasse 46/2
1180 Vienna

+43 1 399 08 63

Emergency: +43 664 411 05 63

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