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There are numerous orthopedic offerings in Hamburg-Altona and the neighboring districts - from classic specialist practices to specialized centers and interdisciplinary facilities. But how can you tell whether a practice is well positioned professionally and fits your situation? This guide summarizes the five most important criteria, provides a practical checklist and explains why a conservative therapeutic approach in orthopedics is often the most sensible first step. Note on local signals: Our practice is located at Dorotheenstrasse 48, 22301 Hamburg (easily accessible from Altona). Appointments can be easily requested online or by email.

Welcome to Prof. Citak's video library. Here you will find short, technically sound videos that clearly explain orthopedic complaints, examinations and treatment options - in German, often with English subtitles. The emphasis is on conservative measures; Regenerative and interventional procedures are classified transparently and based on evidence. For patients in Hamburg and beyond.

Focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive procedure for the treatment of selected tendon, bone and soft tissue problems. With systems from Storz Medical, pressure waves can be directed to defined tissue depths. The aim is to stimulate healing processes, modulate pain and improve function - without surgery and in addition to conservative measures. This page provides a bilingual overview (DE/EN) to help you understand indications, procedures, benefits and risks of focused shockwave therapy.

The DIERS 4D measuring systems record posture, spinal statics and gait three-dimensionally and time-based - radiation-free, contact-free and with high repeat accuracy. In our orthopedic practice in Hamburg-Winterhude, we use this technology to carry out a thorough analysis of back, hip, knee and foot complaints and to plan conservative therapies in a targeted manner. Important: 4D analysis is a diagnostic tool, not a therapy - and does not always replace imaging or clinical examination.

Many patients are looking for gentle ways to relieve chronic or recurring pain. Axomera describes a neuromodulatory, minimally invasive procedure in which fine electrodes are used to apply targeted electric fields to pain-relevant structures. The aim is to modulate pain signals and local inflammatory processes - as a supplement to guideline-based, conservative orthopedics. In our practice in Hamburg (Dorotheenstrasse 48, 22301 Hamburg), sound diagnostics are our top priority; Axomera is only considered – if appropriate – after careful indication assessment. There are no promises of cure; the evidence is growing but still limited.

IHHT (interval hypoxia-hyperoxia training) describes a guided breathing/gas mixture training with alternating phases of reduced oxygen saturation (hypoxia) and increased oxygen supply (hyperoxia). The aim is to stimulate adaptation processes similar to moderate “altitude training” – without the physical strain of sports training. This article classifies IHHT objectively: What happens, who could benefit, what are the limits and risks? For patients in Hamburg: We work conservatively orthopedically, with a focus on sound procedures. New, regenerative approaches such as IHHT are carefully examined and - if at all - only used as a supplement to the standard. Location: Dorotheenstraße 48, 22301 Hamburg.

Acupuncture from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is used in orthopedics as a complementary method with mostly few side effects - especially for chronic pain in the musculoskeletal system. Our approach is conservative, evidence-based and individualized: Acupuncture can be part of a multimodal plan, but does not replace exercise therapy, education and guideline-based pain medicine. On this overview page you will find benefits, limitations, process, risks and alternatives - compact in German, with a short section in English.

After the RTL report on the connection between shock wave therapy (ESWT) and memory, we are receiving many questions. This article classifies the topic from an orthopedic perspective: What can ESWT reliably achieve, what are its limits - and what should we make of statements about memory or brain performance? We explain the background, the current state of research and give you objective orientation for the consultation hours.

Our 6-quadrant method is a simple, clinically proven thought aid for classifying back pain quickly and in a structured manner - in German and English. The accompanying image (infographic) guides you through the location and type of pain in six fields. Goal: Identify risks, select sensible initial measures and plan the next diagnostic steps. The method does not replace a medical examination, but helps patients to better understand symptoms and monitor their own progress.

Welcome to the magazine Forum for Regenerative Orthopedics. Here you will find well-founded, patient-understandable articles on procedures that support the body's own healing - always with a focus on reliable evidence, clear indications and safe application. The content appears in German and English (DE/EN). Our location: Dorotheenstraße 48, 22301 Hamburg.

How do those affected experience their journey after a Covid 19 infection - especially if muscles, joints and resilience are impaired for a long time? This anonymized report from “Brigitte” (name changed) describes typical complaints, our approach to conservative orthopedics and which steps can help in everyday life. The article is bilingual (DE/EN) and is intended as an orientation - without any promise of salvation.

This page provides editors, multipliers and interested patients with a bilingual press release (DE/EN). The topic is a conservatively oriented, evidence-informed approach to non-specific back pain, presented by an orthopedic specialist practice in Hamburg (Dorotheenstrasse 48, 22301 Hamburg). The text describes benefits and limitations, classifies supplementary procedures seriously and offers contact options for interviews and appointments.