Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a condition of bone necrosis underneath the cartilage, i.e. the bone dies off. As this disease progresses, the overlying cartilage tissue is also destroyed because the articular cartilage is not being nourished by the bone beneath.
Hammer toes, also known as claw toes, are deformities of the toes and are one of the most common deformities of the forefoot. The middle segment of the affected toe bends upwards and the terminal segment downwards like a hammer.
Disorders such as scoliosis and kyphosis are pathologies of the spine, namely, posture deformities. Dr. Vaclav Cink is the only specialist in Austria with three diplomas relevant for spine surgery: orthopedics, trauma surgery and neurosurgery. He will explain the main differences between skoliosis and kyphosis.
Dr. Cink is one of the leading surgeons in the treatment of spondylolisthesis. The focus is on specific pain management and the elimination of neurological symptoms. Dr. Cink has outstanding expertise in the surgical correction of spinal deformities, and applies state-of-the-art surgical techniques.
Hallux rigidus is the second most common deformity of the big toe after hallux valgus. It is a joint wear (arthrosis) of the big toe, which leads to painful movement restrictions.
Due to the pandemic home office has become a part of our reality. While regulations regarding ergonomics in the workplace apply to offices, these conditions are often not met when working in one's own four walls.
Hallux valgus is called differently, e.g. bunion, frostbite, crooked toe or hyperthrophy. This is a misalignment of the big toe that leads to numerous complaints over time. It is important to choose the right method to get a lasting result. At the Döbling Private Hospital you are in the hands of specialists who use state-of-the-art methods to give you the best possible result.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patrick Weninger is a trauma surgeon specializing in knee joints at the Döbling Private Hospital. His main specialization is the treatment of knee injuries by arthroscopic (minimally invasive) method. Every year, Dr. Weninger performs about 600 of these knee surgeries.
Prof. Dr. Stefan Marlovits heads the Center for Cartilage Regeneration, Orthobiology and Joint Preservation at the Döbling Private Hospital. Cartilage research has been one of his scientific focal points and the subject of numerous publications for over 25 years.
Dupuytren’s disease is a benign proliferation of the connective tissue under the skin (fibromatosis) that causes cord-like thickening on the palms of the hands.
The chances of correcting problems in the spine, hips, knees and other areas of the musculoskeletal system are better than ever. Thanks to modern diagnostic procedures, the causes – malposition, accident or signs of wear and tear – can be clarified easily.
Meniscus is a crescent-shaped, fibrous cartilaginous structure between the articular surfaces of the thigh and the shinbone, over which ligaments are fixed to the joint capsule and in the knee joint.
According to WHO studies 422 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes, the majority from diabetes mellitus type 2. In addition to diseases of the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves, diabetic foot syndrome is also a common secondary disease.
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