Sportklinik Freiburg

When uncompromising, high-performance orthopedics that meet international treatment standards is combined with a consistent patient-centered approach, people throughout the region benefit from a level of medical care that impresses across the board—at every stage of treatment. At the Freiburg Sports Clinic, the concept of specialization—which can be verified at any time through a correspondingly high volume of cases—has been firmly established for well over twenty years.

A highly specialized center that offers “cutting-edge medicine and patient-centered care” in the treatment of all joint diseases and injuries, as stated on its website: The Sportklinik Freiburg brings together a top-tier team of specialists with immense experience who comprehensively treat joint pain and sports injuries using the latest scientific advancements. Whether patients have problems with their feet or knees, pain in their hands or shoulders, or a hip injury—recreational athletes receive the same comprehensive medical care here as elite athletes.

It’s clear from the moment you walk in that this renowned orthopedic clinic in the South Baden metropolis doesn’t follow conventional patterns: A generously inviting spatial design, perfectly brought to life by well-thought-out lighting structures, demonstrates the clinic’s clear focus on patients. It’s immediately apparent: Anyone who turns to this team of proven experts can feel completely in good hands.

People with a wide range of musculoskeletal problems turn to the Freiburg joint specialists. Whether it involves joint instability in the knees or shoulders, degenerative or inflammatorydamage such as advanced osteoarthritis of the knee, shoulder, or hip joints, or whether the issue involves foot problems and deformities— this renowned institution always strives to provide the optimal treatment for each individual. It employs both proven methods and modern therapies based on international developments.

Whenever possible, orthopedic and trauma surgery conditions are treated without surgery. To this end, the team of specialists offers a wide range of conservative therapies— ranging from acupuncture, neural therapy, and shock wave therapy to plasma injections and hyaluronic acid treatment. In this way, we in Freiburg consistently succeed in delaying surgery for years, even in cases of advanced conditions such as osteoarthritis. This allows patients to continue using their own joints— as pain-free as possible and without limitations. Therefore, the guiding principle here is: Surgery is the last resort for treating a condition— after all, it cannot be easily reversed.

Of course, not every condition can be treated conservatively. But at the Sportklinik Freiburg, everyone is aware that surgery always presents a special challenge—for both sides. That is why the personal consultation is always a top priority, during which patients are comprehensively informed about both the opportunities and the risks. As a result, patients in Freiburg can always be confident that they are being treated by proven experts who specialize in their specific condition—with clear advantages that improve the prospects for success: This highly specialized approach guarantees that treatment is always provided at the highest level and that therapy is based on the latest medical research. Personalized care extends from the initial consultation through follow-up care: The principle of “one-doctor care” is consistently practiced.

These are the highly qualified members of the Freiburg team of specialists:

Dr. Ralph Mayer, MD, a specialist in orthopedics, orthopedic surgery, and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system (FMH/Switzerland), has focused his practice on shoulder and knee joint surgery. Whether it’s arthroscopic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, or trauma surgery—he is well-versed in all of them. He draws on many years of experience, particularly in the field of shoulder and knee joint replacement.

Dr. med. Friedrich Quarck, specialist in surgery, orthopedics, and trauma surgery, D-Arzt specializes in the surgical and conservative treatment of joint diseases and sports injuries, osteoarthritis treatment, traumatology, and the conservative and surgical treatment of fractures and tendon injuries (e.g., Achilles tendon). He is also a recognized specialist in specialized foot surgery (GFFC-certified), particularly forefoot surgery involving the correction of hallux valgus, hammertoes and other deformities, flatfoot correction, and the treatment of degenerative conditions of the ankle joint

Prof. Dr. med. Gerrit Bode, a board-certified specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery with an additional certification in specialized trauma surgery, is regarded in the region as a leading expert in knee-preserving surgery. As a certified knee surgeon by the German Society for Knee Surgery, his surgical focus is on cruciate ligament surgery—including revision cruciate ligament procedures—the patellofemoral joint, and realignment and cartilage surgeries. In addition, he has many years of expertise in the treatment of sports injuries and the care of professional athletes, as well as in the treatment of ankle injuries.

Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Feucht, specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery, certified knee surgeon of the German Knee Society (DKG), Certified Instructor of the German-Speaking Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery, listed in the FOCUS “Knee Surgery” and “Sports Orthopedics” physician directories . His areas of expertise include the conservative and surgical treatment of all injuries and degenerative conditions of the knee joint. The range of surgical treatments encompasses the entire spectrum of arthroscopic and joint-preserving knee surgery: cruciate ligament tears, injuries to the medial and lateral collateral ligaments, failed or re-torn ligament replacements, meniscus tears, cartilage damage, instability and osteoarthritis of the patella,
reattachment of torn tendons, realignment osteotomies (axial corrections) for osteoarthritis and misalignments (e.g., bowlegs or knock-knees), and general arthroscopic knee surgery.


PD Dr. med. Lisa Bode, Specialist in Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, with additional certification in pediatric and adolescent orthopedics, team physician for the German Women’s National Soccer Team (DFB) and Medical Director for Women & girls (SC Freiburg), has focused her practice on the modern, individualized, and sport-specific treatment of injuries and overuse injuries— particularly for children, adolescents, and adults, ranging from recreational to elite sports. Specifically, these include
foot and ankle surgery, knee surgery, and modern joint therapy; treatment of tendon injuries (Achilles, patellar, and quadriceps tendons); apophysis injuries during growth, growth guidance, and pediatric orthopedics,
treatment of sports-related overuse injuries, gender-specific sports orthopedics, as well as return-to-sport and prevention programs for competitive athletes.

Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Mehlhorn, specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery,
additional certification in specialized trauma surgery, specialist in footand Ankle Surgery,
Adjunct Professor at the University of Freiburg.
His surgical practice covers the entire spectrum of modern foot and ankle surgery—from classic forefoot surgery to complex reconstructive procedures on the hindfoot and ankle: Complex hindfoot and ankle surgery, including arthrodesis and axial corrections,
Total ankle replacement, treatment of diabetic foot syndrome, minimally invasive pressure-relieving surgeries for ulcer prevention and limb preservation, as well as traditional forefootsurgery and, finally, the full range of modern, minimally invasive hallux valgus correction and correction of small toe deformities.

As a board-certified surgeon, Dr. Manuela Warncke also holds a subspecialty certification in hand surgery (European Diploma in Hand Surgery). And that is precisely her area of expertise: whether it involves osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, forms of tendovaginitis, or a ganglion—she is the leading expert on all joint conditions affecting the hand.

A high degree of specialization in all aspects of joint disorders: This attracts an increasing number of people who do not live in the region between the Black Forest, Switzerland, and Alsace— but also many who wish to regain their lost mobility in the beautiful university city of Freiburg, with as little restriction and as little pain as possible. The versatility of the clinic and the proven treatment successes of the Freiburg Sports Clinic naturally speak for themselves.