Do I really need surgery? Are there any alternatives to surgery?
Do you have doubts about a diagnosis or are you unsure whether an operation that has been recommended is really necessary? We would be happy to provide you with an expert second opinion. Our goal is to give you reliable support so you can make a decision. To do this, we take a detailed look at your findings and examine you thoroughly. We take the time for a personal and detailed discussion with you about the pros and cons of the recommended therapeutic measures and the alternative treatment methods Because the medical profession often reaches too quickly for the scalpel for orthopaedic issues. You have a statutory right to request a copy of your medical record from your doctor without giving a reason.
Expert second opinion
Due to our wide range of knowledge and our many years of experience, we are happy to provide you with our professional expertise in the form of a second opinion. Some countries already require a second opinion before certain surgeries.
Your right to a second opinion
Most private health insurance contracts include the option of obtaining a second opinion. After all, the insurance companies can benefit if, after a second look at an operation that is deemed necessary, it is determined that conservative treatment can bring about the desired success. According to a study by the Bertelsmann Foundation, in 2015 a quarter of eligible patients took advantage of the offer of a second opinion before undergoing surgery. After the second consultation, 72% of the patients changed their mind and decided against the proposed operation. The tendency towards seeking a second opinion in orthopaedics is increasing and we personally are happy about every operation that is not performed – true to our motto: We’ll get you moving again – without surgery!
