Scientific Research
How are our Patients after a Knee Replacement? Since 2016 the knee team of the LEONARDO practice has been conducting a survey at several stages with all patients who have received a knee joint prosthesis.
Quick Action in case of Sports Injuries
Dr. med. Thomas Rychen engagiert sich für die Gesundheit der Sportlerinnen und Sportler der Region Basel.
Advanced Osteoarthritis in the Knee Joint – Partial or Total Knee Arthroplasty?
Sehr häufig ist nur ein Kompartiment im Kniegelenk von Arthrose betroffen. Dann bietet sich unter Umständen die Möglichkeit auch nur dieses eine Teilgelenk zu ersetzen und der Rest des Kniegelenkes zu erhalten.
Partial Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis of the Knee Joint
You’ve known for some time that there was something wrong with your knee. Whether it is after a previous injury or osteoarthritis, for unknown reasons, pain occurs.
Total Knee Replacement
For some time now you have felt that something is wrong with your knee. Be it after an earlier injury, because of osteoarthritis for unknown reasons, or because of a rheumatic disease.
Revision of Knee Replacement
You have had a partial or total knee replacement. Contrary to expectations, after several months, you are still not pain free. Your knee is stiff, unstable and/or painful.
ACL Rupture
You have torn your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Patients experience the lack of the ACL in very different ways. Not all patients are restricted by this and need stabilizing surgery.
PCL Rupture
You have injured your knee, the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) has been torn. You like to be active in sports, possibly in knee weight-bearing sports such as soccer, handball, or skiing, or you practice a physically demanding job.
Arthroscopy and Meniscus Treatment by Meniscus Tear and Meniscus Damage
Meniscus damage is noticeable when there is pain, blockages, or swelling of the knee joint.
Reconstruction of the MPFL after a Patellar Dislocation
You have an unstable kneecap. You have fully dislocated it at least once. It is especially painful when freshly injured. Over time, especially if this happens several times, there is a very uncomfortable feeling of insecurity in the entire knee.
The Orthobiological Possibilities for Knee-Preservative Therapy Meniscus Replacement Cartilage Treatment
Sind Meniskus und Knorpel verletzt, können diese rekonstruiert werden!
Leg Alignment Surgery in Case of Joint Overload due to Misalignment
Sie spüren schon seit längerem Ihr Kniegelenk nach grösseren Belastungen. Das orthopädische Bilderbuch-Bein ist gerade und hat eine leichte X-Form.
Knee Replacement
Seit einiger Zeit spüren Sie, dass mit Ihrem Knie etwas nicht stimmt. Sei es nach einer früheren Verletzung, wegen einer Arthrose aus unbekannten Gründen, oder wegen einer rheumatischen Erkrankung.
Arthroscopy and Removal of an Irritated Plica Mediopatellaris
A painful plica mediopatellaris or synovial fold next to the knee cap is noticeable when there is pain in the front inner side next to the kneecap, blockages, or a feeling of swelling in the knee joint.