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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.

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.

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.

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.

Osteoporosis is a common aging disease of the bone, making it more prone to fracture. One in four women over the age of 50 suffers from osteoporosis.

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.

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.