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Knee Replacement at HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Hospital Wiesbaden

What does HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Hospital Wiesbaden offer patients?

HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Hospital Wiesbaden, located in Ludwig Erhard Strasse, Wiesbaden, Germany offers patients Knee Replacement procedures among its total of 279 available procedures, across 29 different specialties
. Currently, there's no pricing information for Knee Replacement procedures at HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Hospital Wiesbaden, as all prices are available on request only, whilst the national average price is approximately ฿389,429.

How many specialists are there and what accreditation's have been awarded to HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Hospital Wiesbaden?

All procedures and treatments are undertaken by just a small team of specialists, with 3 in total at the Hospital, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes
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Büsra Erdogan, 10 Aug 2019
We were at 19h tonight at the Children's Hospital are just 23h back home, without my child could be treated for 9 months with 39.5 degrees Fever. It simply can not be that there is a single doctor in
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Mareike 123, 15 Jan 2019
We were transferred to the clinic for an outpatient surgery. We were well aware that we would have to wait a long time. OP, the sisters and Op-Team were great and did a great job! BUT we had to wait o
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What you need to know about Knee Replacement in Wiesbaden

Arthroplasty or Knee Replacement is a surgical procedure involving the exchange of a damaged and weakened knee joint with an artificial one. It is commonly performed for different types of arthritic knee diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis mostly brought on by old age. Other causes can be accidents which lead to meniscal tears, joint dislocation, ligament tears, and cartilage damage. Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of knee replacement. Genu Valgus and Genu Varus can also be treated by surgery. Arthroplasty can either be partial (Partial Knee Replacement [PKR]) or complete (Total Knee Replacement [TKR]) depending upon the degree of damage.

The choice to proceed with a Knee Replacement is often brought on by ongoing discomfort and diminished mobility. This Knee Replacement involves a surgical procedure with the intention to diminish pain and revive the functionality of the joint.

What's the Recovery Time for Knee Replacement Procedures in Wiesbaden?

6 weeks are required for complete recovery, however, it may take 3 months for inflammation and pain to subside and the knee continues to repair up to 2 years after the surgery. During the first 6 weeks, you cannot walk properly and experience pain and inflammation, therefore, walking aids such as walkers, crutches, walking sticks, etc. will be required. You can start walking again 12 to 24 hours of surgery with the help of your medical assistant. You can drive again 4 to 6 weeks after the operation. The replaced knee can work for 15 years after which metallic parts wear out and start causing problems. Note that the recovery from Knee Replacement is a gradual process and varies from person to person.

What's the Success Rate of Knee Replacement Procedures in Wiesbaden?

More than 90% of people who have gone through a knee replacement surgery told that they have a tremendous amount of relief in pain and their ability to walk around. 85 to 90% of surgeries are reported to be successful. 60% of these surgeries were undergone by women. The probability of positive outcomes hinges primarily on elements like the degree of injury, an individual's general wellbeing, and compliance with recovery and subsequent care.

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Doctors at HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Hospital Wiesbaden
Doctors at HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Hospital Wiesbaden
Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Kiesslich
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Prof. Dr. med. Otto Kollmar
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