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Arthritis Treatment in Germany

Arthritis is a common joint disease that can affect anyone, regardless of gender and age. Worldwide, there are more than 50 million arthritis patients, and in the United States, this pathology is considered the main cause of disability. Arthritis treatment in Germany is a real chance to restore joint health and forever forget about pain and stiffness.

Joint pain photo

Arthritis is an inflammatory joint disease accompanied by:

  • swelling due to fluid accumulation in the affected area;
  • skin redness in the joint area;
  • painful sensations;
  • reduced mobility.

The cause of the pathology lies in metabolic disorders, previous infections, and various injuries. Initially, the inflammatory process is localized only in the synovial membrane, and then spreads to the entire joint area, affecting the nearby cartilage and bone tissue.

There are several types of the disease:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis – an autoimmune process triggered by immune system failures.
  • Infectious (reactive) arthritis – inflammation caused by bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens.
  • Gouty arthritis – consequences of elevated uric acid levels that destroy the joint.
  • Osteoarthritis – joint damage with subsequent thinning of cartilage and bone tissue.

With improper treatment or its absence, rheumatoid arthritis and other forms of the disease cause serious consequences. The cartilage ossifies, the joint deforms, its mobility is limited – these are signs of arthrosis, which most often affects the knees, feet, ankle, and hands.

Arthritis Diagnosis

Preliminary diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis at the clinic is based on patient complaints and examination. The doctor evaluates the nature of pain, degree of mobility, presence of rheumatic nodules, contractures, and soft tissue swelling.

types of arthritis photo

Treatment is preceded by laboratory diagnostics for:

  • C-reactive protein;
  • rheumatoid factor;
  • immunogenetic markers;
  • general clinical blood and urine indicators.

In German clinics, instrumental diagnostic methods are considered the most informative:

  • joint X-ray in different projections;
  • puncture with subsequent synovial fluid analysis;
  • arthroscopy;
  • ultrasound diagnostics;
  • magnetic resonance imaging of affected areas.

Modern diagnostic methods allow maximum visualization of the problem area and accurately assess the degree of joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis and other forms of the disease.

How Rheumatoid Arthritis is Treated in Germany

Doctors at German clinics focus on conservative treatment and new minimally invasive therapeutic methods that are well tolerated by patients. A comprehensive approach to rheumatoid arthritis therapy yields excellent results using:

  • immunosuppressants – suppress pathological autoimmune reactions that provoke pain and inflammation;
  • antibacterial drugs – suppress the growth of pathogenic microflora that causes reactive arthritis;
  • non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – eliminate the main symptoms of the disease;
  • latest generation medications with virtually no side effects.

Arthritis therapy in Germany is carried out using laser techniques – an excellent way to relieve inflammation in chronic disease. The doctor may recommend moderate physical exercises, therapeutic swimming, and physiotherapy. In some cases, after diagnosis, a diet may be required to eliminate excess weight and reduce the load on the affected joint.

Minimally Invasive Treatment Methods

The most popular method of minimally invasive joint treatment in Germany is arthroscopy. It is chosen for its non-traumatic nature and safety as an alternative to arthrotomy – complete opening of the diseased joint.

The operation involves making two small punctures in different parts of the affected area. One puncture is for inserting the arthroscope, the second is for surgical manipulations. The arthroscope provides excellent visualization of the working area. The doctor clearly sees the degree of joint, cartilage, and bone damage and can perform manipulations with high precision.

During minimally invasive surgery, special miniature instruments are used. They do not traumatize adjacent tissues, allowing safe removal of non-functional areas and restoration of deformed joint sections in rheumatoid arthritis.

Joint Replacement

Replacing damaged joints with artificial ones is a last resort. This method is used when the disease is advanced and conservative treatment methods at the clinic are impractical.

German doctors are pioneers of the endoprosthetics method, so German clinics hold a leading position in the number of such operations. A prosthesis for rheumatoid arthritis and arthrosis partially takes over the functions of the real joint, but cannot completely replace it. Therefore, orthopedists recommend not delaying treatment of the skeletal system to manage with conservative and minimally invasive techniques.

Innovations in Orthopedics

MIBRAR

Another new highly effective micro-invasive intervention technique for joint diseases is MIBRAR. It is based on natural regeneration processes inherent in the human body.

Treatment uses an autologous concentrate consisting of the patient's venous blood and fat cells. Under the control of special equipment, the preparation is injected into the diseased joint, thereby triggering the restoration processes of damaged tissues. In Germany, the method is widely used for treating rheumatoid arthritis, arthrosis, osteoarthritis, and gouty arthritis.

Rehabilitation in German Clinics

mud therapy

The main goals of rehabilitation at the clinic are to restore motor functions of the affected joint and prevent further disease progression. Rehabilitation of patients with signs of rheumatoid arthritis in Germany is carried out using the following methods:

  • physical therapy – a specially developed set of exercises for the subacute period of inflammation;
  • ultraviolet irradiation – eliminates pain and swelling, relieves signs of acute inflammation;
  • balneotherapy – rehabilitation using hydrogen sulfide, radon, and herbal baths;
  • mud therapy – the healing properties of therapeutic mud in the form of applications are used.

Based on indications, a German clinic doctor may prescribe acupuncture, magnetic therapy, laser treatment, and massage sessions.

Treatment Pricing

The price for diagnosis and treatment of joint diseases in Germany depends on a number of factors. The final cost is formed after compiling a diagnostic plan, determining the set of treatment procedures, and the rehabilitation program. The price list also takes into account the time spent at the clinic and the cost of purchasing medications.

In this table, you can see approximate prices for orthopedic services in Germany:

Service NamePrice, €Additional
Arthritis Diagnosis5000–55005 days, inpatient
Endoprosthetics3 days, inpatient
Periarticular Osteotomy7000–90009 days, inpatient
Arthrodesis19000–2500010 days, inpatient

How to Choose a Clinic

Treatment in Germany means:

  • latest medical developments with proven effectiveness;
  • high-precision computer equipment for arthritis diagnosis and treatment;
  • world-class doctors with many years of practice;
  • comfortable inpatient conditions;
  • attentive attitude toward patients at the clinic;
  • use of only effective medications in conservative therapy.

Sporthopaedicum Joint Surgery Center

9.9/10
📍Seestraße 10-12, 80802 München, Germany

MVZ SPORTHOPAEDICUM

The Sporthopaedicum Joint Surgery Center is located in Germany and has 4 major departments. Specialists work on diagnosing and treating diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

OCM Orthopedic Surgery Munich

9.7/10
📍Steinerstraße 6, 81369 München, Germany

OCM (Orthopedic Surgery Munich) Clinic

The clinic performs specialized surgeries that effectively deal with skeletal diseases, joint and spine injuries.

WGZM Clinic (Mibrar)

10/10
📍München, Germany / Yerevan, Armenia

Spine & Joint Center — Regenerative Orthopedics

Professor Babayan's specialized center. Treatment of spine and joint diseases using the patented MIBRAR® technology — no incisions, no anesthesia, outpatient. More than 25,000 successful procedures. The world's only center offering the full range of MIBRAR® techniques.
Munich Clinic — Grosjeanstr. 2, 81925 München
Yerevan Clinic — Nikogayos Tigranyan St., 1st Lane, 8, Yerevan, Armenia

Munich Clinic Bogenhausen

9.6/10
📍Englschalkinger Str. 77, 81925 München, Germany

München Klinik Bogenhausen

Bogenhausen Clinic belongs to the hospitals of the Munich Technical University and is included in the list of the ten best medical institutions in Bavaria and 50 best in all of Germany according to the FOCUS rating magazine.

OrthoLiga Orthopedic Clinics

9.9/10
📍Germany

Association of Orthopedic Clinics

The main advantages of OrthoLiga clinics are: highly qualified specialists, world-class medical care, state-of-the-art diagnostics, and comprehensive patient care.

If you want to undergo rheumatoid arthritis treatment in Germany, our company will help you choose the best specialized specialist. We will select the most modern and effective treatment method specifically for your diagnosis. If necessary, we will request additional information from you so that the orthopedic doctor has a complete picture of the joint condition even before your arrival in Germany. You can count on several offers in different price categories that will fit your budget.

Advantages of treatment in Germany
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High-tech operating rooms
Navigation systems for operations
Navigation systems for operations
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Modern endoscopic equipment
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Robot-assisted operations
Monitoring systems
Intraoperative monitoring systems
3D scanner
3D scanner for operation planning
Microsurgery
Microsurgery under ultrasound control
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Latest surgical methods
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