Are you looking for a knee specialist in Vienna for a knee replacement?

When is a knee replacement necessary?

Knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis) is the most common cause necessitating an artificial knee joint. Hips and knees are most frequently affected by wear and tear.

You may also require a prosthesis after a severe knee injury or other painful conditions that limit your daily activities. The primary goal is always the fastest possible recovery and a permanently pain-free state.

How is an artificial knee joint implanted?

MyKnee – the revolution in knee arthroplasty

I perform the surgery using the MyKnee System. Before the procedure, a CT scan (computed tomography) of the leg is performed.

Computed tomography depicts the anatomy of the hip, knee, and ankle joint. With the help of specialized software, the exact size of the implants and their position are then calculated. The three-dimensional image of your knee joint is used to create a customized template. During the operation, the time for intraoperative planning and placement of the prosthesis is thus saved, which can result in approximately 20 minutes of saved operating time in comparison.

What are the advantages of the MyKnee Knee Replacement technique?

• Precision and accuracy in knee replacement placement
• Shorter operating time
• Immediate weight-bearing of the knee joint after surgery
• Faster recovery
• Less postoperative pain

Hospital stay after a MyKnee knee replacement surgery is 4-7 days, depending on the clinical course. In case of a nickel allergy, a full ceramic implant is used to completely rule out an allergic reaction to nickel.

Partial Knee Replacement

In a partial knee replacement, a so-called unicompartmental knee replacement, only one half of the knee joint is fitted with an artificial joint. Younger patients, in particular, benefit from this technique. The most significant advantage of partial knee replacement is quicker recovery.

Surgical experience is particularly important for unicompartmental knee replacements. I have many years of experience in implanting knee joints.

Dr. Mark Schurz – Knee Specialist Vienna