The University Center for Orthopedics, Trauma & Plastic Surgery is an interdisciplinary center of excellence specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, injuries, and malformations, as well as plastic and reconstructive procedures. Close collaboration between various specialties ensures comprehensive care, ranging from initial diagnosis to both surgical and non-surgical therapies, and extending through individualized rehabilitation. Cutting-edge medical technology, innovative surgical techniques, and an evidence-based approach form the foundation for providing patients with the highest standard of care.
In addition to its advanced medical expertise, the center places great importance on personal attention and the development of tailored treatment concepts. Its integration within the university allows patients to benefit from the latest research findings and clinical studies, ensuring that medical innovations are directly incorporated into patient care. In this way, the University Center combines medical excellence with compassionate support, creating the best possible conditions for sustainable recovery and the restoration of quality of life.
Furthermore, the center plays a key role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. Medical students, residents, as well as nursing and therapy staff gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art treatment methods and benefit from direct collaboration with seasoned experts. In doing so, the University Center makes a significant contribution to the advancement of medicine and helps ensure high-quality care for future generations.

Prof. Klaus-Peter Guenther
Specialists in Orthopedics: Joint Replacement, Pediatric Orthopedics, Tumor and Sports Orthopedics in Dresden
Fetscherstrasse 7401307 Dresden
www.uniklinikum-dresden.de

Focuses
- Endoprosthetics: Joint replacement of the hip, knee, shoulder, and other joints
- Arthroscopic Surgery: Minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of meniscus, cartilage, and ligament injuries
- Pediatric Orthopedics: Therapy for growth disorders, congenital deformities, and hip dysplasia
- Tumor Orthopedics: Treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors, including reconstructive procedures
- Sports Orthopedics: Care for sports injuries, ligament and tendon injuries, as well as prevention of overuse damage
Admission criteria
| At least 10 years of surgical and treatment experience | yes |
| Expertise in modern diagnostic and surgical procedures | yes |
| An outstanding treatment focus within your own specialist area | yes |
| Member of a leading national professional association | yes |
| Leading professional position | yes |
| Active participation in specialist events (e.g. lectures) | yes |
| Active in research and teachin | yes |
| Evaluated quality management (e.g. certification) | yes |
Hip surgery
| Number of hip and pelvic surgeries | over 5800 |
| Joint replacement / endoprosthetics of the hip (number of 300 surgeries) | over 2500 |
| Joint-preserving hip surgery (number of surgeries) | over 450 |
| Traumatology of pelvis and hip (number of 150 surgeries) | over 550 |
| Septic surgery of the hip (number of 50 surgeries) | over yes |
| Continuing education points focus on the hip in 5 years | over 300 |
| Training points from the state medical associations in total in 5 years | over 6400 |
| Course certificate for joint-preserving hip surgery | yes |
| Course certificate for joint replacement / endoprosthetics of the hip | yes |
| Course certificate for septic surgery of the hip | yes |
| Course certificate for traumatology of the pelvis and hip | yes |
| Course certificate 5th course from the various focus areas | yes |
| Structural quality certificate | yes |
Hip endoprosthetics
| Endoprosthetic treatments | over 600 |
| Elective bicondylar knee endoprostheses | over 5800 |
| Hip endoprostheses | over yes |
| Advanced training courses for main surgeons | over 2 |
| Periprosthetic infection (primary endoprosthetics) | under 2 % |
| Periprosthetic infection (fracture endoprosthetics) | under 50 % |
| Waiting time requirements for consultation hours | under 2024-12-20 |
| Patient documentation | yes |
| At least 2 main surgeons | yes |
| Procedure only by or with main surgeon | yes |
| Quality Management Representative | yes |
| Proof of further training | 40 |
Pediatric orthopedics
| Medical specialist title | yes |
Knee endoprosthetics
| Endoprosthetic treatments | over 100 |
| Elective bicondylar knee endoprostheses | over 50 |
| Hip endoprostheses | over 50 |
| Advanced training courses for main surgeons | over 3 |
| Periprosthetic infection (primary endoprosthetics) | under 3 % |
| Periprosthetic infection (fracture endoprosthetics) | under 3 % |
| Waiting time requirements for consultation hours | under 60 |
| Patient documentation | yes |
| At least 2 main surgeons | yes |
| Procedure only by or with main surgeon | yes |
| Quality Management Representative | yes |
| Proof of further training | yes |
Shoulder arthroplasty
| Course hours in the expert module | over 60 |
| Surgeries | over 250 |
| Shoulder or elbow endoprostheses ESPR system | over 30 |
Expert interviews
Expert interview with Prof. Klaus-Peter Guenther
Medical spectrum
Diseases
- Arthritis
- Bone fracture
- Bruise / Contusion
- Bursitis of the hip
- Childhood bone fracture
- Childhood knee injuries
- Clubfoot
- Coxarthrosis
- Foot deformities
- Fracture of the acetabulum
- Hip dysplasia
- Hip impingement
- Hip pain
- Hip prosthesis loosening
- Idiopathic scoliosis
- Joint disorders
- Joint effusion
- Knee prosthesis loosening
- Knock knees and bow legs
- Luxation of the hip
- Necrosis of the femoral head
- Osteoarthritis
- Perthes diseases
- Prosthesis infection
- Prosthesis loosening
- Scheuermann’s disease
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder pain
- Shoulder prosthesis loosening
Therapies
- Complications for artificial hip joints
- Corrective osteotomy
- Customized knee prosthesis
- Endoprostheses
- Following the implantation of the artificial hip joint
- Foot surgery in children
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip prosthesis
- Hip replacement revision
- Hip surgery
- Hip TEP (Total hip endoprosthesis)
- Knee prosthesis
- Knee replacement revision
- Knee TEP
- Makoplasty
- Minimal invasive hip surgery
- Patellofemoral prosthesis
- Reconstruction of the extensor apparatus after knee TEP
- Shoulder prosthesis
- Shoulder prosthesis revision
- Sled / sledge prosthesis
Diagnostics
- Arthroscopy of the hip
Special Offers / Arrangements / Rooms
- WLAN
- Single rooms
Directions
Plus Code: 9F3M3Q3H+X8
Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden an der TU Dresden - UniversitätsCentrum für Orthopädie, Unfall- & Plastische Chirurgie
Fetscherstrasse 74
01307 Dresden
Webseite: www.uniklinikum-dresden.de
Call now: +49 351 4059592
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