Prof. Dr. med. Karl Philipp Kutzner
Specialist for joint replacement and hip and knee endoprosthetics, leading expert in short-stem total hip arthroplasty in Mainz and Wiesbaden
ENDOPROTHETICUM RHEIN-MAIN· An der Fahrt 15, 55124 Mainz

Professor Karl Philipp Kutzner, MD, has made a name for himself in the field of orthopedic surgery and is considered a renowned expert in hip and knee arthroplasty. With many years of clinical experience as a senior physician at the Clinic for Orthopedics at St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden, which specializes in joint replacement surgeries, and a successful habilitation in the subject of orthopedics at Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, he demonstrates not only expertise but also a deep commitment to his work. He is one of Germany's leading experts in the field of short stems at the hip. Prof. Dr. Kutzner's practice, Endoprotheticum Rhein-Main, has been offering not only medical excellence but also an atmosphere of trust and individual care since 2023, especially through outstanding expertise in hip and knee arthroplasty.
Areas of focus
- Hip arthroplasty (total hip replacement, short stems, standard prosthesis, revision arthroplasty, AMIS technique, ALMIS technique, minimally invasive surgery)
- Knee arthroplasty (total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, patellofemoral implants (replacement of the patellar joint), revision arthroplasty, minimally invasive procedures)
Admission criteria
- At least 10 years of surgical and treatment experience
- Expertise in modern diagnostic and surgical procedures
- An outstanding treatment focus within your own specialist area
- Member of a leading national professional association
- Leading professional position
- Active participation in specialist events (e.g. lectures)
- Active in research and teachin
- Course certificate for traumatology of the pelvis and hip (Hip Surgery)
- Structural quality certificate (Hip Surgery)
- Procedure only by or with main surgeon (Hip Replacement Surgery)
- Quality Management Representative (Hip Replacement Surgery)
- Proof of further training (Hip Replacement Surgery)
- Procedure only by or with main surgeon (Knee Replacement Surgery)
- Quality Management Representative (Knee Replacement Surgery)
- Proof of further training (Knee Replacement Surgery)
About Prof. Dr. med. Karl Philipp Kutzner
Prof. Dr. Kutzner's specialization in hip and knee endoprosthetics makes him a nationally sought-after contact for patients with joint problems. From consultation to treatment, he assists his patients with empathy and expertise. He understands that joint problems such as osteoarthritis can have a significant impact on one’s quality of life, and does everything he can to help his patients achieve a better quality of life through individualized solutions. One of Prof. Dr. Kutzner's strengths is his emphasis on conservative treatment methods whenever still possible, despite his surgical focus. This underscores his commitment to the well-being of his patients and providing comprehensive care that extends beyond the surgical procedure. His expertise ranges from minimally invasive procedures to partial joint replacements and revision surgeries, providing a wide range of treatment options.
A leading expert for short-stem total hips
The right choice of hip arthroplasty is of great importance, as it can have a significant impact on the patient's quality of life. Prof. Dr. Kutzner has a great deal of experience and expertise in using short stems for this specialized surgical technique and the underlying philosophy. For many years, Prof. Dr. Kutzner has been conducting intensive research in the field of short-stem prostheses and regularly publishes the results in international journals. He has received several research awards in this field.
Compared to traditional hip prostheses, short stems are significantly shorter, which allows for a more natural loading of the bone and better preservation of the
natural bone structure. His vast expertise in the field of short-stem prostheses enables him to offer customized solutions that contribute to an active and pain-free life.
An enthusiast for partial knee joint replacement
In addition to providing complete knee implants (total knee arthroplasty), Prof. Dr. Kutzner specializes in implanting unicondylar replacements and partial knee implants. This benefits many younger osteoarthritis patients, who are usually in their 50s to 70s. Often, only individually partial compartments are affected by osteoarthritis—usually the inner joint portion, sometimes the outer, and in rare cases the patellar joint in isolation. Prof. Dr. Kutzner is convinced that a partial knee replacement can increase the quality of life, especially for younger patients, for many more years.
Cutting-edge medicine in the Rhine-Main region
The practice, the Endoprotheticum Rhein-Main, is located in Mainz, in the middle of the metropolitan region of the Rhine-Main area. It features excellent transport connections and is in the immediate vicinity of Frankfurt Airport. Parking is available directly in the parking lot of the practice location. Patients, therefore, come from far beyond the region for an examination or treatment.
With the private Lilium-Klinik in Wiesbaden, Prof. Dr. Kutzner has one of the most modern hospitals in Germany at his disposal for surgical care. Here, national and international patients can expect a successful mix of medical excellence, personal care, and a high level of comfort.
Individual consultation and patient satisfaction
Prof. Dr. Kutzner is particularly distinguished by his ability to design an optimal treatment specifically tailored to the individual needs of each patient. His approach ensures not only durability and function but also freedom from pain and high patient satisfaction. Thanks to his extensive experience and modern techniques, he is able to achieve first-class results. His practice, which is intentionally not registered with the statutory health insurance, allows him to devote sufficient time to each patient. However, besides private patients, also patients with statutory insurance are warmly welcomed. The costs of surgical procedures, even for patients with statutory insurance, can be covered by insurance companies in most cases.
In Prof. Dr. Karl Philipp Kutzner, you will find not only an outstanding orthopedic surgeon, but also an empathetic and dedicated physician who focuses on the needs of his patients and helps to provide them with an improved quality of life.
A leading expert for short-stem total hips
The right choice of hip arthroplasty is of great importance, as it can have a significant impact on the patient's quality of life. Prof. Dr. Kutzner has a great deal of experience and expertise in using short stems for this specialized surgical technique and the underlying philosophy. For many years, Prof. Dr. Kutzner has been conducting intensive research in the field of short-stem prostheses and regularly publishes the results in international journals. He has received several research awards in this field.
Compared to traditional hip prostheses, short stems are significantly shorter, which allows for a more natural loading of the bone and better preservation of the
natural bone structure. His vast expertise in the field of short-stem prostheses enables him to offer customized solutions that contribute to an active and pain-free life.
An enthusiast for partial knee joint replacement
In addition to providing complete knee implants (total knee arthroplasty), Prof. Dr. Kutzner specializes in implanting unicondylar replacements and partial knee implants. This benefits many younger osteoarthritis patients, who are usually in their 50s to 70s. Often, only individually partial compartments are affected by osteoarthritis—usually the inner joint portion, sometimes the outer, and in rare cases the patellar joint in isolation. Prof. Dr. Kutzner is convinced that a partial knee replacement can increase the quality of life, especially for younger patients, for many more years.
Cutting-edge medicine in the Rhine-Main region
The practice, the Endoprotheticum Rhein-Main, is located in Mainz, in the middle of the metropolitan region of the Rhine-Main area. It features excellent transport connections and is in the immediate vicinity of Frankfurt Airport. Parking is available directly in the parking lot of the practice location. Patients, therefore, come from far beyond the region for an examination or treatment.
With the private Lilium-Klinik in Wiesbaden, Prof. Dr. Kutzner has one of the most modern hospitals in Germany at his disposal for surgical care. Here, national and international patients can expect a successful mix of medical excellence, personal care, and a high level of comfort.
Individual consultation and patient satisfaction
Prof. Dr. Kutzner is particularly distinguished by his ability to design an optimal treatment specifically tailored to the individual needs of each patient. His approach ensures not only durability and function but also freedom from pain and high patient satisfaction. Thanks to his extensive experience and modern techniques, he is able to achieve first-class results. His practice, which is intentionally not registered with the statutory health insurance, allows him to devote sufficient time to each patient. However, besides private patients, also patients with statutory insurance are warmly welcomed. The costs of surgical procedures, even for patients with statutory insurance, can be covered by insurance companies in most cases.
In Prof. Dr. Karl Philipp Kutzner, you will find not only an outstanding orthopedic surgeon, but also an empathetic and dedicated physician who focuses on the needs of his patients and helps to provide them with an improved quality of life.
Facts & experience
- Joint-preserving hip surgery (number of surgeries) (Hip Surgery)
over 150
Minimum requirement: 150
- Traumatology of pelvis and hip (number of 150 surgeries) (Hip Surgery)
over 320
Minimum requirement: 150
- Septic surgery of the hip (number of 50 surgeries) (Hip Surgery)
over 250
Minimum requirement: 50
- Continuing education points focus on the hip in 5 years (Hip Surgery)
over 30
Minimum requirement: 30
- Training points from the state medical associations in total in 5 years (Hip Surgery)
over 250
Minimum requirement: 250
- Course certificate for joint-preserving hip surgery (Hip Surgery)
150
- Course certificate for joint replacement / endoprosthetics of the hip (Hip Surgery)
150
- Course certificate for septic surgery of the hip (Hip Surgery)
300
- Elective bicondylar knee endoprostheses (Hip Replacement Surgery)
over 1
- Advanced training courses for main surgeons (Hip Replacement Surgery)
over 3
Minimum requirement: 3
- Periprosthetic infection (primary endoprosthetics) (Hip Replacement Surgery)
under 3%
- Periprosthetic infection (fracture endoprosthetics) (Hip Replacement Surgery)
under 4%
- Waiting time requirements for consultation hours (Hip Replacement Surgery)
under 60
- Elective bicondylar knee endoprostheses (Knee Replacement Surgery)
over 1
- Advanced training courses for main surgeons (Knee Replacement Surgery)
over 3
Minimum requirement: 3
- Periprosthetic infection (primary endoprosthetics) (Knee Replacement Surgery)
under 3%
- Periprosthetic infection (fracture endoprosthetics) (Knee Replacement Surgery)
under 3%
- Waiting time requirements for consultation hours (Knee Replacement Surgery)
under 60
Video presentation
Expert interviews
- Expert Interview with Professor Karl Philipp Kutzner, M.D. (opens in a new tab)Prof. Kutzner on Cutting-Edge Endoprosthetics at ENDOPROTHETICUM Mainz
- Expert Interview with Prof. Dr. med. Karl Philipp Kutzner (opens in a new tab)Expert Interview with Prof. Dr. Kutzner on Hip and Knee Joint Replacement: Everything Under One Roof!
- The Shift to Outpatient Care in Joint Replacement Surgery—An Expert Interview with Prof. Dr. Karl Philipp Kutzner (opens in a new tab)The Shift Toward Outpatient Care in Joint Replacement Surgery—Following Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacement, the Focus Is on Individualized Outpatient Rehabilitation Options
- Partial Knee Replacement - Expert Interview with Prof. Dr. K.P. Kutzner (opens in a new tab)Partial Knee Replacement—It Doesn't Always Have to Be a Total Knee Replacement!—Expert Interview with Prof. Dr. K.P. Kutzner
- Short-Shaft Prostheses in Hip Replacement Surgery—An Expert Interview with Professor Karl Philipp Kutzner, M.D. (opens in a new tab)A Case for Short-Shaft Prostheses in Hip Replacement Surgery: An Expert Interview with Prof. Kutzner
Insights
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Location
How to reach Prof. Dr. med. Karl Philipp Kutzner
ENDOPROTHETICUM RHEIN-MAIN
An der Fahrt 1555124 MainzGermany
Specialisation
The medical spectrum of Prof. Dr. med. Karl Philipp Kutzner
Diseases
- Hip Dysplasia (opens in a new tab)
- Osteoarthritis (opens in a new tab)
- Knee Osteoarthritis (opens in a new tab)
- Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head (opens in a new tab)
- Coxarthrosis (Hip Osteoarthritis) (opens in a new tab)
- Hip Prosthesis Loosening (opens in a new tab)
- Loosening of a Knee Prosthesis (opens in a new tab)
- Fracture of the femoral neck (opens in a new tab)
- Impingement Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
- Retropatellar osteoarthritis (opens in a new tab)
- Medial Knee Osteoarthritis (opens in a new tab)
- Complications with Artificial Joints
Treatments
- Endoprostheses (opens in a new tab)
- Hip Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Hip Replacement (opens in a new tab)
- Knee replacement (opens in a new tab)
- Knee Replacement Revision (opens in a new tab)
- Hip Replacement Revision (opens in a new tab)
- Joint Replacement Rehabilitation (opens in a new tab)
- Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Knee Replacement (opens in a new tab)
- Hip Replacement (opens in a new tab)
- Sled prosthesis (opens in a new tab)
- Customized Knee Prosthesis (opens in a new tab)
- Complications Associated with Hip Replacements (opens in a new tab)
- After hip replacement surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Short-shaft prosthesis (opens in a new tab)
- Customized Hip Prosthesis (opens in a new tab)
- Patellofemoral prosthesis (opens in a new tab)
Areas of Expertise
Prof. Dr. med. Karl Philipp Kutzner
Specialist for joint replacement and hip and knee endoprosthetics, leading expert in short-stem total hip arthroplasty in Mainz and Wiesbaden

