Specialist · Hip Surgery
PD Dr. med. Stefan Rahm
Specialist in Hip and Pelvic Surgery in Zurich
Gelenkzentrum Zürich· Toblerstrasse 51, 8044 Zurich

PD Dr. med. Stefan Rahm is a renowned specialist in orthopedic surgery and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system, with a focus on hip and pelvic surgery. With his extensive experience and scientific expertise, he offers patients personalized and modern treatment concepts. As a partner at the Joint Center Zurich, he emphasizes precise diagnostics and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Areas of focus
- Hip arthroscopy for correction of deformities (impingement)
- Open joint-preserving hip surgery and cartilage surgery
- Minimally invasive hip replacement (hip prosthesis using muscle-sparing techniques)
- Revision arthroplasty (replacement surgeries for hip prostheses)
- Individual consultation and precise planning for hip and pelvic issues
- Hip Resurfacing
About PD Dr. med. Stefan Rahm
PD Dr. med. Stefan Rahm is a board-certified specialist (FMH) in orthopedic surgery and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system, with a specialization in hip and pelvic surgery. Since August 2022, he has been a partner at the Joint Center Zurich at the Bethanien Private Clinic. He completed his medical training at the University of Zurich as well as at renowned institutions such as the Cantonal Hospital Baden, the Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, the Balgrist University Hospital, and the Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen. In 2019, he earned his habilitation at the University of Zurich in the field of orthopedics and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system.
A key focus of his work is joint-preserving hip surgery, particularly hip arthroscopy, which aims to correct hip deformities and prevent the development of osteoarthritis. In addition, PD Dr. Rahm specializes in minimally invasive hip replacement and revision arthroplasty. He places great importance on individualized consultation, precise planning, and muscle-sparing surgical techniques to achieve optimal outcomes for his patients.
Scientifically, PD Dr. Rahm is highly active: He has published nearly 50 articles in renowned orthopedic journals and is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences. He also serves as a reviewer for journals such as the *American Journal of Sports Medicine* and the *Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery*.
PD Dr. Stefan Rahm welcomes you at the Joint Center Zurich at the Bethanien Private Clinic. Appointments can be made by phone or online. Short-notice second opinions are also available. He performs surgeries at the Bethanien Private Clinic as well as at the public hospitals in Männedorf, Uster, and Zurich Waid. He offers his expertise to patients of all insurance classes and speaks German, English, French, and Italian.
A key focus of his work is joint-preserving hip surgery, particularly hip arthroscopy, which aims to correct hip deformities and prevent the development of osteoarthritis. In addition, PD Dr. Rahm specializes in minimally invasive hip replacement and revision arthroplasty. He places great importance on individualized consultation, precise planning, and muscle-sparing surgical techniques to achieve optimal outcomes for his patients.
Scientifically, PD Dr. Rahm is highly active: He has published nearly 50 articles in renowned orthopedic journals and is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences. He also serves as a reviewer for journals such as the *American Journal of Sports Medicine* and the *Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery*.
PD Dr. Stefan Rahm welcomes you at the Joint Center Zurich at the Bethanien Private Clinic. Appointments can be made by phone or online. Short-notice second opinions are also available. He performs surgeries at the Bethanien Private Clinic as well as at the public hospitals in Männedorf, Uster, and Zurich Waid. He offers his expertise to patients of all insurance classes and speaks German, English, French, and Italian.
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Location
How to reach PD Dr. med. Stefan Rahm
Gelenkzentrum Zürich
Toblerstrasse 518044 ZurichSwitzerland
Specialisation
The medical spectrum of PD Dr. med. Stefan Rahm
Diseases
- Hip Dysplasia (opens in a new tab)
- Hip Impingement (opens in a new tab)
- Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head (opens in a new tab)
- Coxarthrosis (Hip Osteoarthritis) (opens in a new tab)
- Acetabular fracture (opens in a new tab)
- Prosthesis Infection (opens in a new tab)
- Prosthesis Loosening (opens in a new tab)
- Fracture of the femoral neck (opens in a new tab)
- Impingement Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
- Plate fracture (opens in a new tab)
- Painful Hip Replacement
- Tendon tears
- Hip abductor tears or partial tears
- Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome
Treatments
- Endoprostheses (opens in a new tab)
- Hip Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Hip Replacement (opens in a new tab)
- Cartilage Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Hip Replacement Revision (opens in a new tab)
- Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Hip Arthroscopy (opens in a new tab)
- Hip Replacement (opens in a new tab)
- Complications Associated with Hip Replacements (opens in a new tab)
- AMIS Technology (opens in a new tab)
- Short-shaft prosthesis (opens in a new tab)
- Customized Hip Prosthesis (opens in a new tab)
- Hip Surface Replacement (opens in a new tab)
- Hip Replacement via a Bikini Incision
- Minimally invasive anterior approach
- Hip Replacement
- Surgical hip dislocation
- Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
- 3D Planning

