Sports medicine doctor in Dusseldorf
Whether you are dealing with an acute sports injury or chronic joint overuse, as experienced sports orthopaedics specialists in Düsseldorf, we support you with the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic methods to help you return to an active life. In our practice, you as a person are our main focus: With a holistic view of your mobility, performance, and health, we develop individualized treatment concepts tailored to your athletic goals and daily life.
Whether you are a dedicated professional athlete or an active recreational sports enthusiast, we help you address complaints directly and prevent future issues. Rely on our in-depth expertise, interdisciplinary cooperation, and many years of experience in orthopaedic sports medicine.
Who is sports orthopaedics for?
Sports orthopaedics is aimed at all physically active people – regardless of age, performance level, or sport. Our specialized range of treatments is designed for professional athletes at the highest level, ambitious recreational athletes, working people with physically demanding jobs, and older patients who want to maintain their mobility through targeted exercise.
Typical complaints with which patients visit our sports orthopaedics practice in Düsseldorf include:
- Joint problems in the knee, shoulder, hip, or ankle
- Overuse injuries such as tendon irritations, Achilles tendon pain, or patellar tip syndrome
- Sports injuries such as cruciate ligament tears, meniscus damage, or ligament strains
- Muscle and tendon injuries, e.g., strains or partial tears
- Bone stress reactions such as stress fractures
- Chronic complaints after sports injuries, e.g., unstable joints or fear of movement
Even if you do not have an acute injury but want to improve your resilience or specifically prepare for an athletic challenge, we support you with preventive measures, functional diagnostics, and individual training strategies.
Treatment of sports injuries and joint diseases in our sports medicine practice
In our practice for sports orthopaedics in Düsseldorf, we follow a clear treatment approach: individual, holistic, and conservative whenever possible. Our goal is to identify complaints early, treat them in a targeted manner, and prevent them in the long term – without surgery if it is not absolutely necessary.
That’s why we primarily rely on proven conservative therapy methods that relieve pain, improve mobility, and actively support healing processes. Our central treatment components include:
Shock wave therapy
Effective for chronic tendon irritations (e.g., Achilles tendon, tennis elbow), heel spurs, or muscle pain – targeted impulses stimulate regeneration.
Acupuncture:
As a complementary measure for pain relief, especially for back pain, osteoarthritis pain, or muscle tension – based on traditional Chinese medicine.
Manual therapy:
Gentle mobilization techniques for functional disorders in joints or the spine – to restore natural movement patterns.
Chiropractic:
Especially suitable for blockages in the spine, neck, and back pain – with targeted manual techniques to relieve pain and improve posture.
Many common sports injuries such as meniscus damage, ligament strains, tendon irritations, or muscle injuries can be successfully treated without surgery – provided they are recognized early and specifically treated. We also treat inflammatory processes such as bursitis, tendonitis, or joint irritation with proven conservative methods – often without medication or surgery.
Thanks to our structured approach and many years of experience, we offer you a safe, effective, and gentle alternative to surgery. Only when all conservative options have been exhausted do we consider surgical procedures together with you. In doing so, we work closely with specialized partners to provide you with the best and most individualized care possible.
Our comprehensive range of services covers everything from initial diagnostics and functional load tests to rehabilitation planning – tailored to your sport, your complaints, and your personal goals. Whether it’s an acute injury, overuse syndrome, or chronic joint problem: with us, you receive sound, sports medicine-oriented care at eye level.
Experiences at our practice:
As a 58-year-old former football player and later long-distance runner, I have been and still am in the care of Dirk Pajonk for various orthopaedic complaints and conditions. There was no case where he did not help me achieve freedom from symptoms and recovery. It was certainly an advantage that, as a former decathlete and Olympic participant, he knows what he is talking about because he can also assess reality from the patient’s perspective. His treatment is pleasantly minimally invasive.
Your Orthopaedists in Düsseldorf-Golzheim
Our specialists cover a wide range of modern orthopaedics. We combine many years of experience with modern practice equipment and empathy. Whether you are looking for a hand specialist, a foot specialist, or a back specialist – our practice in Düsseldorf is here for you!
Dr. med. Dirk Pajonk
Orthopedic and sports medicine doctor in Dusseldorf
Dr. med. Peter Buddenberg
Orthopedoc and back specialist in Dusseldorf
Dr. med. Bachtiar Kutup
Orthopedic and trauma surgeon in Dusseldorf
Fast Diagnostics Thanks to Our Own MRI in Our Practice
A precise diagnosis is the foundation of every successful sports orthopaedic treatment. To avoid long waiting times and to be able to start therapy quickly and in a targeted manner, a modern MRI machine (magnetic resonance imaging) is available directly on site in our practice. Thanks to this high-quality imaging, we can display injuries and complaints of the musculoskeletal system promptly and in detail – often even during the initial consultation.
This not only saves valuable time but also enables a quick decision on the next treatment steps without external referrals or additional appointments. The examination is radiation-free, non-invasive, and painless – and is carried out in a calm, professional atmosphere. For our patients, this means: quick clarity, efficient planning, and optimal care from a single source.
FAQ
Which doctor is responsible for a sports injury?
Specialists in sports orthopaedics or orthopaedics with additional sports medicine qualifications are the right contacts for sports injuries. They are familiar with the typical loading patterns of physically active people and offer targeted diagnostics as well as individually tailored therapies – often without surgery. In our practice in Düsseldorf, we combine sports medicine expertise with modern technology such as MRI, shockwave, and functional diagnostics.
What is included in the treatment of sports injuries?
Treatment depends on the type and severity of the injury. For many patients, conservative therapy is sufficient, e.g., with shockwave, manual therapy, chiropractic, or acupuncture. Only when there is no adequate improvement do we consider surgical measures. Our goal is always: as little as possible – as effective as necessary.
Which sports injuries can be treated without surgery?
Many common complaints can be successfully treated without surgery, including:
- Meniscus irritations
- Ligament strains
- Tendon irritations (e.g., tennis elbow, Achilles tendon)
- Strains and muscle fiber tears
What to do for a sports-related inflammation?
Sports-related inflammation often affects tendon attachments, bursae, or joints. They manifest through pain, swelling, or restricted movement. We rely on anti-inflammatory, non-invasive measures, e.g., shockwave therapy, targeted immobilization, acupuncture, or manual techniques – depending on the findings and complaints.
Do I need a referral for sports orthopaedics?
No, you can make an appointment directly at our practice without a referral. If you have questions about cost coverage by statutory or private health insurance, we are happy to advise you in advance.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Thanks to our own diagnostics – including MRI – we can usually offer short-notice appointments. Simply use our online booking tool or call us to quickly get clarity about your complaints.
Online APPOINTMENTS WITH OUR ORTHOPEDIC DOCTORS IN DUSSELDORF
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