Hip
Whether congenital malposition, impingement or advanced osteoarthritis: our hip specialists treat all conditions and injuries of the hip joint – preserving the joint wherever possible, and with modern prostheses where necessary.
Treatment focus areas at a glance
Joint replacement (hip prosthesis)
In classic or minimally invasive technique – performed by certified lead surgeons.
View procedures →Arthroscopic, joint-preserving procedures
The goal: preserve your own joint for as long as possible.
View procedures →Open procedures
Open techniques for complex corrections and soft-tissue problems.
View procedures →Our speciality
Joint replacement (hip prosthesis)
In classic or minimally invasive technique – performed by certified lead surgeons.
- Primary total hip replacement
- The proven artificial hip joint replacement for advanced osteoarthritis.
- Short-stem and resurfacing prostheses
- Bone-preserving prosthesis designs, especially for younger and active patients.
- Revision surgery
- Replacement of loosened prostheses – including complex cases with bone defects.
Arthroscopic, joint-preserving procedures
The goal: preserve your own joint for as long as possible.
- Impingement treatment (FAI)
- Reshaping of the femoral head and neck for femoroacetabular impingement, before permanent cartilage damage occurs.
- Labral repair and partial resection
- Suturing or smoothing of the injured joint labrum.
- Cartilage smoothing & microfracture
- Arthroscopic treatment of localised cartilage damage to stimulate the body’s own repair.
- Synovectomy
- Removal of inflamed joint lining.
Open procedures
Open techniques for complex corrections and soft-tissue problems.
- Surgical hip dislocation
- Open approach for complex joint-preserving corrections.
- Bursa removal & soft-tissue procedures
- For chronic bursitis and tendon irritation of the hip.
Your specialists for Hip
Dr. Hein KleihuesSpecialist in Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, RheumatologyFocus: Hip · Knee · FootLearn more →
Dr. Peter MarkSpecialist in Orthopaedics, RheumatologyFocus: Hip · Knee · FootLearn more →
Dr. Gunnar SaxSpecialist in Orthopaedics and Trauma SurgeryFocus: Hip · Knee · FootLearn more →
Prof. Dr. Hanno SteckelSpecialist in Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Special Orthopaedic SurgeryFocus: Hip · KneeLearn more →
Dr. Andreas BeckerSpecialist in Orthopaedics and Trauma SurgeryFocus: Hip · KneeLearn more →
Dipl. med. Wilm HeckerSpecialist in Orthopaedics and Trauma SurgeryFocus: Hip · Knee · FootLearn more →
Dr. Sefer FidanSpecialist in Orthopaedics and Trauma SurgeryFocus: Hip · Knee · FootLearn more →This overview does not replace a consultation with a doctor. Which procedure is right for you is something you decide together with your doctor during your appointment.