Consultation - Orthopaedic Surgery Dr. Peter RITSCHL

Surgical Services – Specialities

Tumor interventions on the musculoskeletal system

Bone tumors:

• Malign and benign bone tumors except spine and skull
• Reconstruction with tumor prosthesis for the upper and lower limb

Soft tissue tumors:

Malign and benign soft tissue tumors of the whole musco-sceletal system including the reconstruction with plastic and vessel surgical methods.

Total Hip Arthroplasty

Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty:

• Minimal Invasive Technique: Smaller skin incision compared to standard procedure. No detaching of muscle insertions around the hip.

Revision Surgeries:

Revision surgeries are needed if patient already had one or more unsuccessful hip surgeries. Some causes for revision could be:

• Instabilities (dislocation of the hip)
• Deep infections
• Aseptic loosening of the prosthesis
• Metal allergies etc.

Total Knee Arthroplasty

Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty:

• Standard procedure with standard instruments.

Revision Surgeries:

Revision surgeries are needed if patient already had one or more failed total knee arthroplasties. Some causes could be:

• Instabilities (insufficient ligaments)
• Deep infections
• Aseptic loosening of the prosthesis
• Metal allergies
• Periprosthetic fractures etc.