Tumour Orthopaedics and Revision Surgery
As one of the largest nationwide clinics for tumour orthopaedics, Münster University Hospital offers the entire spectrum of surgical therapy and reconstruction options.
The following focal points are dealt with in our section on tumour orthopaedics and revision surgery:
- Resection of malignant bone tumours of the entire skeletal system
- Tumour endoprosthetics
- Biological reconstruction methods
- Therapy of bone metastases
- Therapy of malignant soft tissue tumours
- Therapy of benign soft tissue and bone tumours
- Amputation surgery and residual limb enhancement surgery
- Counselling and prescription of orthopaedic aids (prostheses, orthotics, custom-made orthopaedic shoes)
Diseases:
Conventional chondrosarcoma
Ewing sarcoma
High-grade osteosarcoma
Spinal Surgery
Spinal surgery has a long tradition at Münster University Hospital. Thanks to our many years of expertise, the entire spectrum of surgical and conservative spinal surgery can be offered.
The following focal points are dealt with in our section on spinal surgery:
- Deformities of the spinal column
- Wear-and-tear diseases/ degenerative diseases of the entire spinal column
- Tumours and metastases of the spinal column
- Inflammatory diseases/ infections of the spinal column
- Acute emergencies
Endoprosthetics
In the field of endoprosthetics, Münster University Hospital has developed a centre that has been recognised since 2013 as a certified maximum care endoprosthetics centre by the German Society for Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery (DGOOC) and the Working Group on Endoprosthetics (AE).
The following focal points are dealt with at our Centre for Endoprosthetics:
- Primary hip endoprosthetics
- Revision hip endoprosthetics
- Primary knee endoprosthetics
- Revision knee endoprosthetics
Shoulder Surgery and Sports Orthopaedics
In the area of shoulder surgery and sports orthopaedics we offer conservative and surgical treatment options in accordance with current scientific standards.
The following focal points are dealt with in our section on shoulder surgery and sports orthopaedics:
- modern arthroscopic procedures (keyhole technique)
- minimally invasive treatment of joint damage
- artificial replacement of the shoulder joint
Technical Orthopaedics
With our expertise in the field of technical orthopaedics, we offer a wide range of surgical and conservative therapy options.
The following focal points are dealt with in our section on Technical Orthopaedics:
- Amputation surgery and residual limb enhancement surgery
- Treatment of the diabetic foot
- Treatment of the Charcot foot (neuro-osteoarthropathy)
- Counselling and prescription of orthopaedic aids (prostheses, orthotics, custom-made orthopaedic
- shoes)
