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A heartfelt farewell – and a new begining with outstanding expertise
Staffelübergabe in der Endoprothetik Hellersen:
Chefarzt Dr. Stefan Schmidl folgt auf Dr. Joachim Hagenah
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Endoprosthesis surgery is a major procedure — it requires not only careful planning, but also the trust of patients. For over two decades, Dr. Joachim Hagenah was responsible for precisely this sensitive area at Sportklinik Hellersen: Together with his team, he treated countless patients and implanted more than 15,000 hip and knee prostheses. Now he is handing over the baton as Chief. Dr. Stefan Schmidl is succeeding Dr. Joachim Hagenah, who has played a decisive role in shaping and establishing the specialist department for artificial joint replacement at Sportklinik Hellersen since 2004.
"Over the past 20 years, my team and I have established and continuously developed endoprosthetics at the Sportklinik Hellersen. I am delighted that we have found a competent, highly qualified successor in Dr. Schmidl. I am convinced that the Sportklinik Hellersen will benefit from his extensive expertise,“ says Dr. Joachim Hagenah.
Saying goodbye is not easy for the long-standing Chief: ”After so many years, the Sportklinik Hellersen has become like a family to me — not only because of the long time I have spent there, but also because of the special atmosphere. That makes saying goodbye all the more difficult," he explains. He is all the more pleased to know that the department is in good hands and wishes his successor all the best.
Dr. Stefan Schmidl brings with him excellent expertise in the field of endoprosthetics. He is a proven specialist in the use and replacement of artificial joints. With experience from several thousand successfully implanted endoprostheses and comprehensive surgical expertise, he routinely performs even the most complex procedures. His career has taken him to the most renowned endoprosthetics centers in Europe, where he not only performed surgeries but also led teams and successfully implemented innovative treatment concepts. In addition to his clinical work, he has conducted scientific research in the field of endoprosthetics. His research focused on the service life of prostheses, infections, and hip joint dislocations. This refers to the dislocation of the hip prosthesis during certain movements or after a fall. Dr. Stefan Schmidl is currently contributing his expertise to an international team and working on a consensus for fast-track endoprosthetics. Fast-track is a concept for improving the processes surrounding endoprosthetics patients. It includes preparation for surgery, optimized process management in the operating room, and intensive and early mobilization under physiotherapeutic guidance.
"The fascinating thing about endoprosthetics is the possibility of significantly improving mobility and thus quality of life, allowing patients to pursue their hobbies again or simply walk around town without pain."
Dr. Stefan Schmidl
Chief of Center for Joint Replacement
“The fascinating thing about endoprosthetics is the opportunity to noticeably improve mobility and thus quality of life, to pursue hobbies again or even just to be able to walk through the city without pain,” explains Chief Dr. Stefan Schmidl. Thanks to surgical treatment, many patients can move much better again within a short time after years of restriction and pain, even achieving a pain-free everyday life.
The endoprosthetics specialist says of the medical profession itself: “It's wonderful when you can help other people through your work. Manual work is also my passion, and as an endoprosthetist, I am fortunate to be able to combine both activities in my profession.”
What the Chief particularly likes about the Sportklinik Hellersen is its high level of specialization, which also corresponds to his own vision. “This is exactly what I was looking for. A specialist clinic that focuses on endoprosthetics in order to achieve the best results and quality,” explains Dr. Stefan Schmidl. He was already familiar with the Sportklinik Hellersen from his time at the Endo Clinic in Hamburg. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Schmidl as chief at the Sportklinik Hellersen and are confident that he and his outstanding expertise in endoprosthetics will be a great asset to our clinic," says Dirk Burghaus, CEO of the Sportklinik Hellersen, welcoming the new chief to the Center for Joint Replacement.
