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Arthroplasty and Trauma Surgery in the Rhein-Main Area<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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A facility of MVZ at St. Vinzenz Hospital Hanau GmbH<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Welcome to Dr. Wolfgang Ditzen’s private practice. As a proven expert in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty, he combines the highest surgical precision with individual care. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Experience, Precision, and Humanity<\/h2><\/div>

Dr. Wolfgang Ditzen possesses decades of surgical experience in treating knee, hip, and shoulder joints. He has performed over 5,000 arthroplasty procedures using state-of-the-art yet proven implant systems. <\/p>\n<\/div>

Excellent Expertise<\/h3><\/div>

For his exceptional surgical competence, Dr. Ditzen was awarded the “Master Knee and Hip” certificate by the German Arthroplasty Society (AE) \u2013 a seal of quality for the highest surgical excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>

The Patient at the Center<\/h3><\/div>

Despite all surgical experience, Dr. Ditzen prioritizes the patient, not the operation. He takes time, listens, and develops the appropriate treatment with you \u2013 whether conservative or surgical. <\/p>\n<\/div>

Book an appointment online<\/span>direkt bei Doctolib<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our Focus Areas in Orthopedics and Arthroplasty<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Hip Arthroplasty<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Hip prostheses with state-of-the-art procedures \u2013 for pain relief and renewed mobility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Shoulder Arthroplasty<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Shoulder prostheses restore stability and mobility \u2013 especially in cases of osteoarthritis or instability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Joint-Preserving Therapies & Cartilage Treatments<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Before surgery, we examine all conservative and joint-preserving options \u2013 individually tailored.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Trauma Surgery & Instabilities<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Treatment of acute or chronic instabilities of the knee and shoulder \u2013 from minimally invasive to stabilizing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Take action for pain in your knee, hip, or shoulder.<\/h2><\/div>
Schedule a Consultation Appointment Now<\/span>direkt bei Doctolib<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Your Path to New Mobility \u2013 Treatment Process<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Initial Examination & Consultation<\/h3><\/div>

After a professional examination, you will receive a clear diagnosis and an individual treatment recommendation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Surgery & Inpatient Stay<\/h3><\/div>

Procedures are performed at the Center for Joint Surgery at St. Vinzenz Hospital Hanau \u2013 in the private ward with comfortable double rooms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Rehab & Recovery<\/h3><\/div>

Whether outpatient or inpatient \u2013 we organize your follow-up rehabilitation individually and reliably.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Personal Aftercare<\/h3><\/div>

Even after the operation, Dr. Ditzen personally accompanies you in his practice \u2013 for a safe recovery process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Your individual treatment plan \u2013 start now with an initial examination.<\/h2><\/div>
Book Initial Examination<\/span>via Doctolib<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Your Private Practice in the Heart of Frankfurt near the Palmengarten.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Centrally located by the Palmengarten, our private practice is easily accessible \u2013 for patients from Frankfurt and the entire Rhein-Main area. We treat private patients as well as publicly insured patients for an additional fee. <\/p>\n<\/div>

Modern Private Practice<\/h3><\/div>

Dr. Wolfgang Ditzen, together with highly qualified colleagues, is part of a private practice that offers its patients excellence in all areas of surgery. Across specialties and competencies, the practice creates an atmosphere where you are the focus. <\/p>\n<\/div>

Strong Cooperation<\/h3><\/div>

Our close collaboration with St. Vinzenz Hospital Hanau guarantees the highest quality of care.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Gr\u00fcneburgweg 95, 60323 Frankfurt am Main<\/span>via Google-Maps<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Schedule your initial examination appointment now.<\/h2><\/div>

Whether conservative treatment or surgery \u2013 we accompany you personally and competently. Take the first step towards a new quality of life now.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Schedule a Consultation Appointment Now<\/span>via Doctolib<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Frequently Asked Questions about Arthroplasty.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>When is Surgery Necessary?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Surgery is only recommended when conservative therapies (e.g., physiotherapy, injections, medication) are no longer sufficiently effective. After a thorough examination, you will receive an individual recommendation on whether an intervention is advisable \u2013 or if joint-preserving measures are still possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How Does the Treatment Proceed?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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  1. Initial examination in the private practice<\/strong>
    \u2013 with detailed diagnostics and individual therapy recommendation<\/li>\n
  2. Planning and preparation<\/strong> of the surgery<\/li>\n
  3. Inpatient stay (4\u20136 days)<\/strong> at the Center for Joint Surgery at St. Vinzenz Hospital Hanau<\/li>\n
  4. Rehabilitation<\/strong> \u2013 outpatient or inpatient<\/li>\n
  5. Aftercare<\/strong> by Dr. Ditzen personally in his private practice<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    <\/i><\/i><\/span>How Long Does Rehabilitation Take after Joint Surgery?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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    The duration of rehabilitation depends on the joint and the individual situation.<\/p>\n