{"id":13039,"date":"2026-02-28T07:35:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T06:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/second-opinion-for-hip-and-knee-replacements\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T10:46:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:46:11","slug":"second-opinion-for-hip-and-knee-replacements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/en\/second-opinion-for-hip-and-knee-replacements\/","title":{"rendered":"Second opinion for hip and knee replacements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm3mo3d4-7d1d3db1e0d4a4759ec67b6e803f367d\">\n.avia-section.av-mm3mo3d4-7d1d3db1e0d4a4759ec67b6e803f367d{\nbackground-color:#004225;\nbackground:linear-gradient( to bottom right, #004225, #004225, #ffffff );\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-mm3mo3d4-7d1d3db1e0d4a4759ec67b6e803f367d header_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling 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avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8355iu2-725fb51ac782adaabbeab7e72a8b8cfd\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-8355iu2-725fb51ac782adaabbeab7e72a8b8cfd{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-8355iu2-725fb51ac782adaabbeab7e72a8b8cfd .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-8355iu2-725fb51ac782adaabbeab7e72a8b8cfd .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-8355iu2-725fb51ac782adaabbeab7e72a8b8cfd .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-8355iu2-725fb51ac782adaabbeab7e72a8b8cfd av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_heading '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Second opinion for hip and knee replacements<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7qypwyi-5049927895306bcbaae2809ad36ac173\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-7qypwyi-5049927895306bcbaae2809ad36ac173{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-7qypwyi-5049927895306bcbaae2809ad36ac173 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-7qypwyi-5049927895306bcbaae2809ad36ac173 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-7qypwyi-5049927895306bcbaae2809ad36ac173 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-7qypwyi-5049927895306bcbaae2809ad36ac173 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Your legal right to make the right decision<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-6vnhxbu-017c525410cab53a69550fb80ffc971f main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13039'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-67ln89m-0912a9687eea126da22b0bf7ccb52c73 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The recommendation for a <strong>hip or knee replacement<\/strong> is one of the most far-reaching medical decisions in your life. An endoprosthesis will change your mobility, quality of life and everyday life for many years &#8211; often irreversibly. It is therefore completely understandable and sensible if you want to be fully informed and protected before taking this major step.  <\/p>\n<p>Since the end of 2020, as a person with statutory health insurance, you have been <strong>legally entitled to a free second opinion<\/strong> for planned hip and knee endoprosthesis operations. This regulation strengthens your position as a patient and enables you to make an informed, self-determined decision. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn everything you need to know about your right to a second opinion, the practicalities of the procedure and how to obtain the best possible medical advice for your situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm3l94jx-0f10af783b62f13c414cbfa14e2965b5\">\n.avia-section.av-mm3l94jx-0f10af783b62f13c414cbfa14e2965b5{\nbackground-color:#004225;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-mm3l94jx-0f10af783b62f13c414cbfa14e2965b5 header_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-75 av-height-75  container_wrap fullsize'   data-av_minimum_height_pc='75' data-av_min_height_opt='75'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13039'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5pesjzu-9dfd99e575ce04bb0ccde788b7771745 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm3lczsa-3a38c9fd78e70c8bf945f3c4b8859a07\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mm3lczsa-3a38c9fd78e70c8bf945f3c4b8859a07 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm3lczsa-3a38c9fd78e70c8bf945f3c4b8859a07 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong style=\"color: #fff;\">Table of contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"margin0\">\n<li><a title=\"What is a second medical opinion and when is it useful?\" href=\"#was-ist-eine-aerztliche-zweitmeinung\">What is a second medical opinion and when is it useful?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Your legal right to a free second opinion\" href=\"#ihr-gesetzlicher-anspruch\">Your legal right to a free second opinion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Qualification and selection of the second opinion physician\" href=\"#qualifikation-und-auswahl\">Qualification and selection of the second opinion physician<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Documents required for the second opinion interview\" href=\"#benoetigte-unterlagen\">Documents required for the second opinion interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"The second opinion procedure - step by step\" href=\"#ablauf-des-verfahrens\">The second opinion procedure &#8211; step by step<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Indication check - when is a joint replacement really necessary?\" href=\"#indikationspruefung\">Indication check &#8211; when is a joint replacement really necessary?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Alternative treatment options before the operation\" href=\"#alternative-behandlungsmoeglichkeiten\">Alternative treatment options before the operation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Quality features for the right choice of clinic\" href=\"#qualitaetsmerkmale-klinikwahl\">Quality features for the right choice of clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Frequently asked questions (FAQ)\" href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Conclusion - Your health, your decision\" href=\"#fazit\">Conclusion &#8211; Your health, your decision<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-5561zju-2dc970f2ed0e8d5aeabcb2ebb579fb95 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4t6ckt6-bfc36650475e62bcc1d04019fc07da5d\">\n.avia-image-container.av-4t6ckt6-bfc36650475e62bcc1d04019fc07da5d img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-4t6ckt6-bfc36650475e62bcc1d04019fc07da5d .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-4t6ckt6-bfc36650475e62bcc1d04019fc07da5d av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-13059 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-13059 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-titelbild.jpg\" alt='OZMO - Blog - Cover picture - Second opinion for hip and knee replacements' title='OZMO - Blog - Second opinion for hip and knee replacement - Cover picture'  height=\"768\" width=\"1376\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-titelbild.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-titelbild-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-titelbild-1030x575.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-titelbild-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-titelbild-705x393.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-4jgdzfe-9cc946532ab6ce92c9ccb9ef2c9d04d4 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13039'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-43rm6ze-d7ac597f37d6637b8b9c5ea913e852a9 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-13  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm3looza-b43c0458fd4b83db08a1d9fef0ff2eaf\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm3looza-b43c0458fd4b83db08a1d9fef0ff2eaf{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm3looza-b43c0458fd4b83db08a1d9fef0ff2eaf .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm3looza-b43c0458fd4b83db08a1d9fef0ff2eaf .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"was-ist-eine-aerztliche-zweitmeinung\"  class='av-special-heading av-mm3looza-b43c0458fd4b83db08a1d9fef0ff2eaf av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-14  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What is a second medical opinion and when is it useful?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm3m9422-1592dff025da475967804879b9c2fa09 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A <strong>second medical opinion<\/strong> is an independent, professional assessment of your medical case by a second qualified specialist. This specialist is not involved in your previous treatment and can therefore assess your situation completely objectively. The aim is to review the initial diagnosis, critically question the necessity of the recommended operation and suggest alternative treatment options. A second opinion gives you a solid, extended basis for deciding for or against the planned operation.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>Several hundred thousand<\/strong> hip and knee <strong>arthroplasty operations<\/strong> are performed in Germany every year. This high number and regional differences in the frequency of operations have prompted legislators to introduce the structured second opinion procedure. A second opinion does not represent a breach of trust towards your attending physician, but is in line with the standard of modern, patient-oriented medicine and demonstrates responsible patient behavior.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm3m9jtx-f786bf1228a6d5ef33b6c303f40301cb\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm3m9jtx-f786bf1228a6d5ef33b6c303f40301cb{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm3m9jtx-f786bf1228a6d5ef33b6c303f40301cb .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm3m9jtx-f786bf1228a6d5ef33b6c303f40301cb .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mm3m9jtx-f786bf1228a6d5ef33b6c303f40301cb av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >A second opinion is particularly valuable in the following situations:<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm3m9prc-00d5e44b20fd87bed7e4e5cd5d270d09 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>In case of <strong>uncertainty about the necessity<\/strong> of the recommended operation<\/li>\n<li>If <strong>conservative treatment options<\/strong> have not yet been fully exhausted<\/li>\n<li>For <strong>complex medical cases<\/strong> with increased surgical risk<\/li>\n<li>If you want <strong>more certainty<\/strong> for your decision<\/li>\n<li>For <strong>young patients<\/strong> who have to expect several prosthesis changes<\/li>\n<li>Would you like to find out more about <strong>alternative surgical methods<\/strong> or prosthesis types?<\/li>\n<li>You have <strong>questions about different treatment approaches<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Obtaining a second opinion does not delay the necessary treatment, but can prevent unnecessary or premature operations. Modern medicine relies on <strong>informed patient decisions<\/strong> based on comprehensive information and sufficient time for reflection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_5'  class='avia-section av-3d3vftm-1dded1d9caa8fe279fee12a455e761de main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13039'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-36sqkje-4a9e329b3bca41e5878964a084c1c095\">\n.avia-image-container.av-36sqkje-4a9e329b3bca41e5878964a084c1c095 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-36sqkje-4a9e329b3bca41e5878964a084c1c095 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-36sqkje-4a9e329b3bca41e5878964a084c1c095 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-19  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-13041 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-13041 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-01.jpg\" alt='OZMO - Blog - 1 - Second opinion for hip and knee replacements' title='OZMO - Blog - Second opinion for hip and knee replacement - 1'  height=\"768\" width=\"1376\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-01.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-01-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-01-1030x575.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-01-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-01-705x393.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2pp27ve-86bf6fef44811384d432c6d8c1c2687b av_one_full  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_image  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm3madv0-8ece08b674ffb31b07f23f38d98f39b7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm3madv0-8ece08b674ffb31b07f23f38d98f39b7{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm3madv0-8ece08b674ffb31b07f23f38d98f39b7 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm3madv0-8ece08b674ffb31b07f23f38d98f39b7 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"ihr-gesetzlicher-anspruch\"  class='av-special-heading av-mm3madv0-8ece08b674ffb31b07f23f38d98f39b7 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-21  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Your legal right to a free second opinion<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm3matbz-7bcf7b4b26daf87157e835338699b98d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Since the end of 2020, the implantation of hip and knee endoprostheses has been included in the <strong>second opinion guideline of the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA)<\/strong>. This regulation was adopted by the highest self-governing body in the German healthcare system and significantly strengthens your rights as a patient. Your attending physician is legally obliged to inform you of your right to a free second opinion <strong>at least ten days before the planned operation<\/strong> and to inform you accordingly.  <\/p>\n<p>The second opinion physicians bill their services <strong>directly to your health insurance company<\/strong> &#8211; there are no additional costs for you. This applies both to the initial implantation of a total endoprosthesis and to revision operations, prosthesis replacements or partial removals of hip and knee prostheses. The entire process is uncomplicated and free of charge for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm3mcs2g-d5f1db6e528d2a87c9ccc75999d9621d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm3mcs2g-d5f1db6e528d2a87c9ccc75999d9621d{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm3mcs2g-d5f1db6e528d2a87c9ccc75999d9621d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm3mcs2g-d5f1db6e528d2a87c9ccc75999d9621d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mm3mcs2g-d5f1db6e528d2a87c9ccc75999d9621d av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Your steps to the second opinion procedure<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm3mc9fo-d91e739f9c284293fad2db83f9991b66 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ol>\n<li><strong>Information<\/strong> from your attending physician about the right to a second opinion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Request for all relevant documents<\/strong> from your doctor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Doctor search<\/strong> via the lists of the associations of statutory health insurance physicians<\/li>\n<li><strong>Making an appointment<\/strong> with a qualified second opinion doctor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal consultation<\/strong> with clinical examination<\/li>\n<li>Direct <strong>assumption of costs<\/strong> between doctor and health insurance company<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>For private patients<\/strong>: Fully insured private patients are generally also entitled to a second opinion. However, the exact conditions and the assumption of costs are regulated in your insurance contract. You should therefore contact your private health insurance company in advance and clarify the details of cost coverage.  <\/p>\n<p>You have the <strong>legal right to full access<\/strong> to your patient file and can request copies of all relevant findings, reports, laboratory values and imaging for the second opinion doctor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_6'  class='avia-section av-26lkzne-9daaaf8b4efb938e9ec9ebef13df204d main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13039'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1oq5u6y-edabb12b5260b04e8e1130ab5d97a81c\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1oq5u6y-edabb12b5260b04e8e1130ab5d97a81c img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1oq5u6y-edabb12b5260b04e8e1130ab5d97a81c .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1oq5u6y-edabb12b5260b04e8e1130ab5d97a81c av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-26  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-13042 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-13042 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-02.jpg\" alt='OZMO - Blog - 2 - Second opinion for hip and knee replacements' title='OZMO - Blog - Second opinion for hip and knee replacement - 2'  height=\"768\" width=\"1376\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-02.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-02-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-02-1030x575.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-02-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-02-705x393.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-103l9a2-cf3bf672b4fcd8c8eb8bc6e1603c7fe2 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm3mdm2h-b3a472e2f0ac01806e6122a66405a925\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm3mdm2h-b3a472e2f0ac01806e6122a66405a925{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm3mdm2h-b3a472e2f0ac01806e6122a66405a925 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm3mdm2h-b3a472e2f0ac01806e6122a66405a925 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"qualifikation-und-auswahl\"  class='av-special-heading av-mm3mdm2h-b3a472e2f0ac01806e6122a66405a925 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-28  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Qualification and selection of the second opinion physician<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm3me11j-b11bd5b0ae82e3b70444b4fc468849ca '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Second opinion physicians require a <strong>special license from the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians<\/strong> and must meet strict qualification requirements. The most important requirement is proven, long-term experience in endoprosthetics of hip and knee joints. They must be professionally and financially <strong>independent of the original treating physician<\/strong> and must not have shared a joint professional practice or employment in the last two years. This independence is crucial for an objective, neutral assessment of your case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-mm3mhai1-49907a53264db06e08eda9463dfd0e7a sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm3mhai1-49907a53264db06e08eda9463dfd0e7a\">\n.flex_column.av-mm3mhai1-49907a53264db06e08eda9463dfd0e7a{\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:20px 15px 20px 15px;\nbackground-color:#afafaf;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mm3mhai1-49907a53264db06e08eda9463dfd0e7a av_one_half  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm3meas4-507c1e1f4a961eedc2e96cc038962380\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm3meas4-507c1e1f4a961eedc2e96cc038962380{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm3meas4-507c1e1f4a961eedc2e96cc038962380 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm3meas4-507c1e1f4a961eedc2e96cc038962380 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm3meas4-507c1e1f4a961eedc2e96cc038962380 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mm3meas4-507c1e1f4a961eedc2e96cc038962380 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-31  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Qualified specialist groups for second opinions<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm3miclz-e7d5cce2e9473d7c0552e5500b0083f9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mm3miclz-e7d5cce2e9473d7c0552e5500b0083f9 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm3miclz-e7d5cce2e9473d7c0552e5500b0083f9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><strong>Orthopaedics and trauma surgery<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Special orthopaedic surgery<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical and rehabilitative medicine<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgery with a focus on trauma surgery<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When making your choice, you should pay attention to the <strong>doctor&#8217;s specialization<\/strong>. <strong>Arthroplasty centers<\/strong> and specialized facilities often offer particularly qualified second opinions, as they have extensive expertise, modern diagnostic technologies and high case numbers. Doctors in certified arthroplasty centers usually have a great deal of experience with various surgical techniques and prosthesis models.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5gv4bz-f10e81aab916cf170b8b7bdb5f777841\">\n.flex_column.av-mm5gv4bz-f10e81aab916cf170b8b7bdb5f777841{\npadding:20px 15px 20px 15px;\nbackground-color:#afafaf;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mm5gv4bz-f10e81aab916cf170b8b7bdb5f777841 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5gst4s-78ae91f1d64535f5bad793ef425831f9\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm5gst4s-78ae91f1d64535f5bad793ef425831f9{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm5gst4s-78ae91f1d64535f5bad793ef425831f9 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5gst4s-78ae91f1d64535f5bad793ef425831f9 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5gst4s-78ae91f1d64535f5bad793ef425831f9 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mm5gst4s-78ae91f1d64535f5bad793ef425831f9 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-34  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Where can you find qualified second opinion doctors?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5gt7v1-fa9bcc02ffc3ddd3aeaf51a0815ef6c5\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mm5gt7v1-fa9bcc02ffc3ddd3aeaf51a0815ef6c5 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm5gt7v1-fa9bcc02ffc3ddd3aeaf51a0815ef6c5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><strong>List of associations of statutory health insurance physicians<\/strong>: www.116117.de\/de\/zweitmeinung.php<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patient service<\/strong>: Telephone number 116117<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your health insurance company<\/strong>: support in finding a doctor in your region<\/li>\n<li><strong>Websites of the German Society for Orthopaedics<\/strong>: Directories of certified centers<\/strong><\/li>\n<p>The associations of statutory health insurance physicians in the federal states maintain up-to-date directories and can provide you with targeted support in your search for a suitable specialist in your region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_7'  class='avia-section av-gezxx4q-e9bd6911860b72e9c30a50dbf1a2bf4c main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13039'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-fqq1vei-5637f8df8a7fbc520df902fdae7ee384\">\n.avia-image-container.av-fqq1vei-5637f8df8a7fbc520df902fdae7ee384 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-fqq1vei-5637f8df8a7fbc520df902fdae7ee384 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-fqq1vei-5637f8df8a7fbc520df902fdae7ee384 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-37  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-13043 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-13043 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-03.jpg\" alt='OZMO - Blog - 3 - Second opinion for hip and knee replacements' title='OZMO - Blog - Second opinion for hip and knee replacement - 3'  height=\"768\" width=\"1376\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-03.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-03-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-03-1030x575.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-03-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-03-705x393.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-fh2y5q2-babef57177745a1b2d7c46ceb6fa962a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-est6ebe-3a81b6983b9eddf93311606ac330dd51\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-est6ebe-3a81b6983b9eddf93311606ac330dd51{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-est6ebe-3a81b6983b9eddf93311606ac330dd51 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-est6ebe-3a81b6983b9eddf93311606ac330dd51 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"benoetigte-unterlagen\"  class='av-special-heading av-est6ebe-3a81b6983b9eddf93311606ac330dd51 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-39  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Documents required for the second opinion interview<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-encl2d6-126c87ffc3dd100c7cdcbac0b7e25b2c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For a well-founded, comprehensive second opinion, the doctor needs complete information about your medical condition and previous treatment history. Careful documentation enables the second opinion doctor to make a precise assessment and avoid unnecessary repeat examinations. Your treating doctor must provide you with all relevant documents &#8211; you have a legal right to this.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-e4rqpdm-ba095d97081356226320bf62be5811e9 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-e4rqpdm-ba095d97081356226320bf62be5811e9\">\n.flex_column.av-e4rqpdm-ba095d97081356226320bf62be5811e9{\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:20px 15px 20px 15px;\nbackground-color:#afafaf;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-e4rqpdm-ba095d97081356226320bf62be5811e9 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ds0nct6-8e32a8748f709afd4ccc1207e9ae5468\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ds0nct6-8e32a8748f709afd4ccc1207e9ae5468{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ds0nct6-8e32a8748f709afd4ccc1207e9ae5468 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ds0nct6-8e32a8748f709afd4ccc1207e9ae5468 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ds0nct6-8e32a8748f709afd4ccc1207e9ae5468 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ds0nct6-8e32a8748f709afd4ccc1207e9ae5468 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-42  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Complete document checklist<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-davazne-2a505f1c3bd26d0187b1dbf43bd3bc53\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-davazne-2a505f1c3bd26d0187b1dbf43bd3bc53 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-davazne-2a505f1c3bd26d0187b1dbf43bd3bc53 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ol>\n<li><strong>Doctor&#8217;s letter with diagnosis<\/strong> and detailed recommendation for surgery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Imaging diagnostics<\/strong>: current X-ray images, MRI findings, CT images (ideally on CD-ROM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laboratory values<\/strong> and other test results (e.g. inflammation markers)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course of treatment<\/strong> and documentation of previous therapy measures<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reports on conservative treatments<\/strong>: Physiotherapy, injections, drug therapies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other relevant findings<\/strong>: reports from medical specialists or expert opinions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cjwuflm-3b430ddbc1da955194ebdfbc011b16b2\">\n.flex_column.av-cjwuflm-3b430ddbc1da955194ebdfbc011b16b2{\npadding:20px 15px 20px 15px;\nbackground-color:#afafaf;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-cjwuflm-3b430ddbc1da955194ebdfbc011b16b2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-c11a9q2-3cf551264a0c0ef39aaa14383f6345e6\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-c11a9q2-3cf551264a0c0ef39aaa14383f6345e6{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-c11a9q2-3cf551264a0c0ef39aaa14383f6345e6 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-c11a9q2-3cf551264a0c0ef39aaa14383f6345e6 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-c11a9q2-3cf551264a0c0ef39aaa14383f6345e6 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-c11a9q2-3cf551264a0c0ef39aaa14383f6345e6 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-45  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Practical tips for obtaining documents<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bkuam62-080757e5a5a6de6c822a51afb2762ed6\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-bkuam62-080757e5a5a6de6c822a51afb2762ed6 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-bkuam62-080757e5a5a6de6c822a51afb2762ed6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Ask for all documents to be handed over <strong>in good time<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li>Ask for <strong>complete copies<\/strong> of all findings, not just summaries<\/li>\n<li>Get <strong>imaging on CD<\/strong> for the best assessment quality<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organize<\/strong> all documents for the interview <strong>in chronological order<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li>If it is <strong>incomplete<\/strong>, you can request additional information or supplement it from the second opinion doctor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Complete documentation is the basis for a high-quality consultation and helps the second opinion physician to assess all aspects of your case appropriately.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_8'  class='avia-section av-bhcjv7e-7ee43c6260a6adf45a2651cfd36c0e66 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13039'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5gzodn-4d051f4740cd55afcb5a55078dc4ac00\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mm5gzodn-4d051f4740cd55afcb5a55078dc4ac00 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mm5gzodn-4d051f4740cd55afcb5a55078dc4ac00 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mm5gzodn-4d051f4740cd55afcb5a55078dc4ac00 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-48  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-13045 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-13045 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-05.jpg\" alt='OZMO - Blog - 5 - Second opinion for hip and knee replacements' title='OZMO - Blog - Second opinion for hip and knee replacement - 5'  height=\"768\" width=\"1376\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-05.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-05-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-05-1030x575.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-05-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-05-705x393.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-aw01jju-b43916484e9461f840cca77b13b85c76 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_image  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5h0fof-f760f7b77637bf6d8cd2fdf1c0d0b8dd\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm5h0fof-f760f7b77637bf6d8cd2fdf1c0d0b8dd{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm5h0fof-f760f7b77637bf6d8cd2fdf1c0d0b8dd .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5h0fof-f760f7b77637bf6d8cd2fdf1c0d0b8dd .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"ablauf-des-verfahrens\"  class='av-special-heading av-mm5h0fof-f760f7b77637bf6d8cd2fdf1c0d0b8dd av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-50  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The second opinion procedure &#8211; step by step<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm5h181e-56b9b8442646ac6a22eca4ad709c4c86 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The structured second opinion procedure follows a clear, comprehensible process that offers you certainty and transparency in the decision-making process. The entire process is designed to provide you with the best possible, independent advice and to take all relevant aspects of your case into account. <\/p>\n<p>After <strong>making an appointment<\/strong> with a qualified second opinion doctor, a personal clinical examination is carried out first. This is essential, as a well-founded diagnosis is only possible through a physical examination in combination with the available findings. Telephone or video consultations are only permitted in justified exceptional cases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm5h700l-c4b28321a54e463100300f6a74ad7453 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>After the second opinion consultation, you have <strong>complete freedom of choice<\/strong>. You can decide for or against the originally recommended operation, regardless of which recommendation the second opinion doctor makes. <strong>Neither doctor&#8217;s opinion is binding<\/strong> &#8211; the final decision lies solely with you as the patient. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Your options after the second opinion<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Confirmation of the surgical recommendation<\/strong>: additional certainty for your decision to undergo surgery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alternative treatment<\/strong>: New treatment options that were not previously considered<\/li>\n<li><strong>Further conservative therapy<\/strong>: avoidance of surgery in favor of non-surgical measures<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time to think<\/strong>: more time for your decision without time pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have already made an appointment for an operation, you can <strong>cancel<\/strong> it <strong>at any time<\/strong> if the second opinion indicates other treatment options or if you decide against the operation. There is no obligation to implement a recommendation, even if both doctors agree to advise or advise against surgery. The second opinion helps you to make an <strong>informed, self-determined decision<\/strong> on the basis of comprehensive medical advice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_9'  class='avia-section av-ag3vz7e-08698189464ebbd0dfeabb54f76842e3 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-53  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13039'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5h8bj5-df6d9553ed47d5ce618569ae40fab8b6\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mm5h8bj5-df6d9553ed47d5ce618569ae40fab8b6 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mm5h8bj5-df6d9553ed47d5ce618569ae40fab8b6 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mm5h8bj5-df6d9553ed47d5ce618569ae40fab8b6 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-54  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-13046 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-13046 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-06.jpg\" alt='OZMO - Blog - 6 - Second opinion for hip and knee replacements' title='OZMO - Blog - Second opinion for hip and knee replacement - 6'  height=\"768\" width=\"1376\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-06.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-06-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-06-1030x575.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-06-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-06-705x393.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-a1ipihm-5ee5c24dda1fa7785f93a6362c01b1b1 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-55  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5h8ytn-4e9d15deec3e722a1187a8a76642d0ce\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm5h8ytn-4e9d15deec3e722a1187a8a76642d0ce{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm5h8ytn-4e9d15deec3e722a1187a8a76642d0ce .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5h8ytn-4e9d15deec3e722a1187a8a76642d0ce .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"indikationspruefung\"  class='av-special-heading av-mm5h8ytn-4e9d15deec3e722a1187a8a76642d0ce av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-56  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Indication check &#8211; when is a joint replacement really necessary?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm5h9zrl-970f49297ec2b9e292d39568f41da8cd '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The decision to undergo arthroplasty should be based on <strong>clear medical indications<\/strong> and should only be made after conservative treatment options have been carefully exhausted. A conscientious examination of indications protects you from unnecessary operations and their risks, while at the same time ensuring that you receive the best possible treatment for your complaints. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Clear indications<\/strong> for a joint replacement are advanced osteoarthritis with persistent, therapy-resistant pain that significantly impairs your quality of life. Severe movement restrictions that make everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs or putting on shoes impossible also speak in favor of a surgical solution. Night-time pain at rest that deprives you of sleep and a significant reduction in quality of life despite conservative treatment can support the indication for surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-98w6bi2-42cfe4b890474e28d269cabbfb87d014 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-98w6bi2-42cfe4b890474e28d269cabbfb87d014\">\n.flex_column.av-98w6bi2-42cfe4b890474e28d269cabbfb87d014{\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:20px 15px 20px 15px;\nbackground-color:#afafaf;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-98w6bi2-42cfe4b890474e28d269cabbfb87d014 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-58  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5gx32m-a7d64df2218a386ade8e3852b6e1576d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm5gx32m-a7d64df2218a386ade8e3852b6e1576d{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm5gx32m-a7d64df2218a386ade8e3852b6e1576d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5gx32m-a7d64df2218a386ade8e3852b6e1576d .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5gx32m-a7d64df2218a386ade8e3852b6e1576d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mm5gx32m-a7d64df2218a386ade8e3852b6e1576d av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-59  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Important factors in determining the indication<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5gxucj-7168a805bce81138848dbe61b842175f\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mm5gxucj-7168a805bce81138848dbe61b842175f .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm5gxucj-7168a805bce81138848dbe61b842175f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><strong>Extent of personal suffering<\/strong> and pain intensity<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functional limitations<\/strong> at work, in everyday life and with hobbies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality of life and individual mobility requirements<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Age and life expectancy<\/strong> of the patient<\/li>\n<li><strong>Concomitant diseases and surgical risk<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Imaging findings<\/strong> in correlation with the symptoms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exhaustion of conservative treatments<\/strong> over a sufficient period of time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A <strong>critical review<\/strong> is necessary if the symptoms are not yet pronounced enough or conservative treatment options have not been fully exhausted. Premature surgery for minor symptoms or inadequate conservative treatment should be avoided as it carries the risk of unnecessary complications and may not produce the desired results.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-w6b3fe-2010dec5b7b67a2537987330cd18371f\">\n.flex_column.av-w6b3fe-2010dec5b7b67a2537987330cd18371f{\npadding:20px 15px 20px 15px;\nbackground-color:#afafaf;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-w6b3fe-2010dec5b7b67a2537987330cd18371f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-61  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5gy22e-ad320240f81602190f014cdcea0a861b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm5gy22e-ad320240f81602190f014cdcea0a861b{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm5gy22e-ad320240f81602190f014cdcea0a861b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5gy22e-ad320240f81602190f014cdcea0a861b .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5gy22e-ad320240f81602190f014cdcea0a861b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mm5gy22e-ad320240f81602190f014cdcea0a861b av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-62  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Warning signals for a potentially premature surgical recommendation<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5gyvl0-362192094bcd4fd43961b26f0496ffbe\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mm5gyvl0-362192094bcd4fd43961b26f0496ffbe .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm5gyvl0-362192094bcd4fd43961b26f0496ffbe '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><strong>Insufficient information<\/strong> about alternative treatment options<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of time to think<\/strong> or pressure to make a quick decision<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purely imaging-based<\/strong> surgical recommendation without correlation to symptoms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservative therapies not exhausted<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Exaggerated promises<\/strong> regarding the success of the operation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A serious, patient-oriented consultation always takes your personal situation into account, offers sufficient time for your decision and presents all treatment options transparently.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_10'  class='avia-section av-8newj0a-7ff76abfb3339a21cf0b87a51fd92efe main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-64  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13039'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5hfecr-2e63b14e095edf894e6c13ff2ff6a9d4\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mm5hfecr-2e63b14e095edf894e6c13ff2ff6a9d4 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mm5hfecr-2e63b14e095edf894e6c13ff2ff6a9d4 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mm5hfecr-2e63b14e095edf894e6c13ff2ff6a9d4 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-65  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-13048 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-13048 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-08.jpg\" alt='OZMO - Blog - 8 - Second opinion for hip and knee replacements' title='OZMO - Blog - Second opinion for hip and knee replacement - 8'  height=\"768\" width=\"1376\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-08.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-08-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-08-1030x575.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-08-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-08-705x393.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7wecyca-1f11598e0eb8de25c521810704bf9c61 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-66  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_two_third  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5hgkka-36a501d836deefbe50bcdffffd2b3fe2\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm5hgkka-36a501d836deefbe50bcdffffd2b3fe2{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm5hgkka-36a501d836deefbe50bcdffffd2b3fe2 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5hgkka-36a501d836deefbe50bcdffffd2b3fe2 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"qualitaetsmerkmale-klinikwahl\"  class='av-special-heading av-mm5hgkka-36a501d836deefbe50bcdffffd2b3fe2 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-67  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Quality features for the right choice of clinic<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm5hh651-ce9303c69cad10ea2a88b3bb51b4a7dd '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Choosing the right clinic has a significant influence on the success of your arthroplasty operation, the complication rate and your long-term satisfaction with the procedure. <strong>Certified arthroplasty centers (EPCs)<\/strong> have been proven to offer the highest quality standards and must meet strict requirements in terms of equipment, staff qualifications and treatment results. These centers are subject to regular external quality controls by professional associations. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Key quality criteria<\/strong> are high annual case numbers and the specialized experience of the surgeons. Surgeons who implant endoprostheses regularly and in large numbers have statistically lower complication rates and better functional results. <strong>Modern minimally invasive surgical techniques<\/strong> and muscle-sparing procedures enable faster healing, less post-operative discomfort and better cosmetic results.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-7slpz0a-ce41a0674b3c892cb4de1f2fc9b9c29b sc-av_two_third av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7slpz0a-ce41a0674b3c892cb4de1f2fc9b9c29b\">\n.flex_column.av-7slpz0a-ce41a0674b3c892cb4de1f2fc9b9c29b{\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:20px 15px 20px 15px;\nbackground-color:#afafaf;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7slpz0a-ce41a0674b3c892cb4de1f2fc9b9c29b av_two_third  avia-builder-el-69  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5hheqx-8e6a3f3907fedf614d5dd6a8e4b0a798\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm5hheqx-8e6a3f3907fedf614d5dd6a8e4b0a798{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm5hheqx-8e6a3f3907fedf614d5dd6a8e4b0a798 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5hheqx-8e6a3f3907fedf614d5dd6a8e4b0a798 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5hheqx-8e6a3f3907fedf614d5dd6a8e4b0a798 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mm5hheqx-8e6a3f3907fedf614d5dd6a8e4b0a798 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-70  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-thin-font'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><strong>Structured fast-track concepts<\/strong> ensure optimized treatment from admission to discharge<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5hjj4p-80bfc306fd54355eced7c0dab9e85585\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mm5hjj4p-80bfc306fd54355eced7c0dab9e85585 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm5hjj4p-80bfc306fd54355eced7c0dab9e85585 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><strong>Preoperative patient training<\/strong> and comprehensive preparation for the procedure<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standardized surgical procedures<\/strong> and proven aftercare protocols<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early mobilization<\/strong> just a few hours after the procedure<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interdisciplinary cooperation between<\/strong> all professional groups involved<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structured pain therapy<\/strong> and thrombosis prophylaxis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plannable discharge<\/strong> after a short but safe stay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-75t47x6-386ee925fe8a2aff9a65596def64dde5\">\n.flex_column.av-75t47x6-386ee925fe8a2aff9a65596def64dde5{\npadding:20px 15px 20px 15px;\nbackground-color:#afafaf;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-75t47x6-386ee925fe8a2aff9a65596def64dde5 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-72  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5hhnbp-a979b457f3a8ee58d47c19f584fc4355\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm5hhnbp-a979b457f3a8ee58d47c19f584fc4355{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm5hhnbp-a979b457f3a8ee58d47c19f584fc4355 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5hhnbp-a979b457f3a8ee58d47c19f584fc4355 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5hhnbp-a979b457f3a8ee58d47c19f584fc4355 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mm5hhnbp-a979b457f3a8ee58d47c19f584fc4355 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-73  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Important selection criteria for your clinic<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5hkbgf-0cc26e387d74b43ac02ffb237b8e6d07\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mm5hkbgf-0cc26e387d74b43ac02ffb237b8e6d07 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm5hkbgf-0cc26e387d74b43ac02ffb237b8e6d07 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><strong>EPC certification<\/strong> from the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery<\/li>\n<li><strong>High annual case numbers<\/strong> for hip and knee prostheses (&gt;100 per year)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use of modern surgical procedures<\/strong> and high-quality implants<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparent communication<\/strong> about success and complication rates<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialized aftercare<\/strong> and rehabilitation concepts<\/li>\n<li><strong>24\/7 availability<\/strong> for emergencies and complications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_11'  class='avia-section av-5olsqu2-c4229abfa8c082bd13a0a708a77bc6c1 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-75  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13039'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5dtsjwa-ea603739ab86201f3f47b551aff4529a\">\n.avia-image-container.av-5dtsjwa-ea603739ab86201f3f47b551aff4529a img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-5dtsjwa-ea603739ab86201f3f47b551aff4529a .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-5dtsjwa-ea603739ab86201f3f47b551aff4529a av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-76  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-13047 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-13047 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-07.jpg\" alt='OZMO - Blog - 7 - Second opinion for hip and knee replacements' title='OZMO - Blog - Second opinion for hip and knee replacement - 7'  height=\"768\" width=\"1376\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-07.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-07-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-07-1030x575.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-07-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-07-705x393.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4ode5kq-d077cf73fca979df5abc0e8e6341c0cb av_one_full  avia-builder-el-77  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4h0ou0q-23f2624fc8929e6dcf53b340146d3b1f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-4h0ou0q-23f2624fc8929e6dcf53b340146d3b1f{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-4h0ou0q-23f2624fc8929e6dcf53b340146d3b1f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-4h0ou0q-23f2624fc8929e6dcf53b340146d3b1f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"alternative-behandlungsmoeglichkeiten\"  class='av-special-heading av-4h0ou0q-23f2624fc8929e6dcf53b340146d3b1f av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-78  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Alternative treatment options before the operation<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-41klz0a-4e8b2684296dc2c867f55762d8bc098a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Before any joint replacement, <strong>conservative treatment options<\/strong> should be systematically exhausted over an appropriate period of time. In many cases, these non-surgical treatment options can bring about a significant improvement in symptoms, delay surgery or even make it unnecessary in certain cases. A well-founded second opinion can provide valuable impetus as to which of these options have not yet been used or have not been used sufficiently in your case.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Physiotherapy and physiotherapy<\/strong> are at the heart of conservative treatment. Targeted training strengthens the joint-stabilizing muscles, improves mobility and can reduce pain through better biomechanics. <strong>Drug-based pain therapy<\/strong> with anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can provide significant relief for acute pain and inflammation, but should be used for a limited period of time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-3kyurne-845347b3b603fd2fd48197f2e0bad3e1 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3kyurne-845347b3b603fd2fd48197f2e0bad3e1\">\n.flex_column.av-3kyurne-845347b3b603fd2fd48197f2e0bad3e1{\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:20px 15px 20px 15px;\nbackground-color:#afafaf;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3kyurne-845347b3b603fd2fd48197f2e0bad3e1 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-80  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2t4f8ey-f71156f95490779c186db34abba3cc3f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2t4f8ey-f71156f95490779c186db34abba3cc3f{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2t4f8ey-f71156f95490779c186db34abba3cc3f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2t4f8ey-f71156f95490779c186db34abba3cc3f .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2t4f8ey-f71156f95490779c186db34abba3cc3f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2t4f8ey-f71156f95490779c186db34abba3cc3f av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-81  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Proven conservative therapy methods<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2h9av16-7c55de49737278585eed9effdc13e081\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2h9av16-7c55de49737278585eed9effdc13e081 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2h9av16-7c55de49737278585eed9effdc13e081 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><strong>Joint injections<\/strong>: Hyaluronic acid injections or cortisone directly into the joint to reduce pain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Autologous blood therapy (PRP treatment)<\/strong>: Use of the body&#8217;s own growth factors for regeneration<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shock wave therapy<\/strong>: non-invasive pain therapy to improve circulation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acupuncture<\/strong>: Complementary treatment for pain relief<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiofrequency therapy<\/strong>: for chronic pain for nerve blockade<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical therapies<\/strong>: Electrotherapy, ultrasound or heat applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lifestyle adjustments<\/strong> play a key role in joint health. <strong>Weight reduction<\/strong> in the case of obesity relieves the joints considerably &#8211; every kilo less body weight reduces the strain on the hip and knee joints many times over. Joint-friendly sports such as <strong>swimming, cycling or aqua fitness<\/strong> keep you mobile without putting excessive strain on your joints.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1wx89lm-00ce64507192db0824d67188d3d6d10c\">\n.flex_column.av-1wx89lm-00ce64507192db0824d67188d3d6d10c{\npadding:20px 15px 20px 15px;\nbackground-color:#afafaf;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1wx89lm-00ce64507192db0824d67188d3d6d10c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-83  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1mpeo2i-086c10d4eff0cfed605ec257f8d7d85e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1mpeo2i-086c10d4eff0cfed605ec257f8d7d85e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1mpeo2i-086c10d4eff0cfed605ec257f8d7d85e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1mpeo2i-086c10d4eff0cfed605ec257f8d7d85e .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1mpeo2i-086c10d4eff0cfed605ec257f8d7d85e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1mpeo2i-086c10d4eff0cfed605ec257f8d7d85e av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-84  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Tools and support<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-zcogqi-2ed83df60ff7f16badd17227943f2cde\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-zcogqi-2ed83df60ff7f16badd17227943f2cde .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-zcogqi-2ed83df60ff7f16badd17227943f2cde '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><strong>Orthopaedic insoles<\/strong> for correcting and relieving the strain on the ankle<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bandages or orthoses<\/strong> for additional stability<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crutches or forearm supports<\/strong> for relief in everyday life<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ergonomic adaptations<\/strong> in the living and working area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The combination of various conservative approaches over a sufficiently long period (usually 3-6 months) should be carried out consistently before deciding on surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_12'  class='avia-section av-118m0uy-5a9d5ca03722bade6a06ce373474e6ac main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-86  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13039'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5hzr74-af572b53e4515844db74def85d0ff9b3\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mm5hzr74-af572b53e4515844db74def85d0ff9b3 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mm5hzr74-af572b53e4515844db74def85d0ff9b3 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mm5hzr74-af572b53e4515844db74def85d0ff9b3 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-87  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-13049 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-13049 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-09.jpg\" alt='OZMO - Blog - 9 - Second opinion for hip and knee replacements' title='OZMO - Blog - Second opinion for hip and knee replacement - 9'  height=\"768\" width=\"1376\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-09.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-09-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-09-1030x575.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-09-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orthopaediezentrum-muenchenost.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ozmo-blog-zweitmeinung-beim-hueft-und-kniegelenkersatz-09-705x393.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ob5c4a-7257d865072a765b59f37ec1e0075c97 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-88  el_after_av_image  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm5htr82-61354ebf093a8c893c84b6eedcf8a981\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mm5htr82-61354ebf093a8c893c84b6eedcf8a981{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mm5htr82-61354ebf093a8c893c84b6eedcf8a981 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mm5htr82-61354ebf093a8c893c84b6eedcf8a981 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"faq\"  class='av-special-heading av-mm5htr82-61354ebf093a8c893c84b6eedcf8a981 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-89  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mm5i4bqf-21a92ecb0476d30cb34f1bf36450a935 av-minimal-toggle  avia-builder-el-90  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mm5i34tv-27a04636d7e60f9bcfc33dd5dee17f63'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"As a patient with health insurance, can I get a second opinion on a joint replacement?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: As a patient with health insurance, can I get a second opinion on a joint replacement?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: As a patient with health insurance, can I get a second opinion on a joint replacement?\">As a patient with health insurance, can I get a second opinion on a joint replacement?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, absolutely. Since the end of 2020, as a person with statutory health insurance, you have been <strong>legally entitled to a free second opinion<\/strong> for planned hip and knee endoprosthesis operations. The costs are fully covered by your health insurance if you consult a qualified, licensed second opinion doctor. Your treating doctor is even legally obliged to inform you of this right at least ten days before the planned operation. Billing takes place directly between the second opinion doctor and your health insurance company, so that there is no financial burden for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mm5i34tv-37-fc051866ad0c5fb58b9431079793cf9e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"When is a second opinion particularly useful?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: When is a second opinion particularly useful?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: When is a second opinion particularly useful?\">When is a second opinion particularly useful?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A second opinion is particularly valuable if you <strong>are uncertain about the need for surgery<\/strong>, if you have doubts about the urgency of the procedure or if you would like more certainty in your decision. A second opinion can also provide important additional information if conservative therapies have not yet been fully exhausted or in complex medical cases with an increased surgical risk. An independent assessment is particularly recommended for young patients who are expecting several prosthesis replacements or if you would like to find out more about alternative treatment methods.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mm5i34tv-36-6b1cc015b57b61cc8fbfcabfc1bcd495'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do I find a qualified second opinion doctor?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do I find a qualified second opinion doctor?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do I find a qualified second opinion doctor?\">How do I find a qualified second opinion doctor?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The easiest way to find qualified second opinion doctors approved by the Associations of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians is to use the <strong>official list at www.116117.de\/de\/zweitmeinung.php<\/strong> or by contacting Patient Services on 116117. Your health insurance company can also help you find a suitable doctor in your region and often offers a special consultation service. Make sure that the doctor has a valid license as a second opinion doctor and is independent of the doctor who originally treated you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mm5i34tv-36-15-6b9d15165276280bb30abe7dbe814e13'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What happens if both doctors give different recommendations?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What happens if both doctors give different recommendations?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What happens if both doctors give different recommendations?\">What happens if both doctors give different recommendations?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Differing recommendations are not unusual and are initially no cause for concern. They often reveal <strong>different treatment philosophies<\/strong> or different weightings of risks and benefits. See this as an opportunity: you now have a broader, more well-founded information base for your decision. The final decision is always up to you as the patient &#8211; you are not bound by either of the two medical recommendations. Use the different perspectives to make the best decision for your personal situation and your life goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mm5i34tv-36-14-96c29cc5b973fd59b232228d9ab926e6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Does a second opinion delay the necessary treatment?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Does a second opinion delay the necessary treatment?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Does a second opinion delay the necessary treatment?\">Does a second opinion delay the necessary treatment?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, a second opinion does not delay urgent medical treatment. Joint replacement operations are usually <strong>elective, plannable procedures<\/strong> that do not have to be performed as an emergency. The few days or weeks for a second opinion have no negative impact on the outcome of the operation, but can prevent you from undergoing unnecessary or premature surgery. In genuine emergencies, your doctor would not refer you to a second opinion anyway.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mm5i34tv-36-13-b689f3452bc4690049eb24b48b720e69'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><h3 id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do I have to tell my first doctor about the second opinion?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do I have to tell my first doctor about the second opinion?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do I have to tell my first doctor about the second opinion?\">Do I have to tell my first doctor about the second opinion?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There is <strong>no obligation<\/strong> to inform your original practitioner that you are seeking a second opinion. However, many patients find it respectful and transparent to communicate this. Reputable doctors will understand and support your desire for a second opinion as it is the standard of good medical practice. 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It strengthens your position as a patient and enables you to make an informed, self-determined decision about one of the most important medical procedures of your life. Take advantage of this valuable right to comprehensive information, independent advice and sufficient time to think things over.  <\/p>\n<p>A <strong>critical assessment of the indications<\/strong> by an independent specialist contributes to responsible medicine and can prevent unnecessary operations. At the same time, a confirming second opinion gives you additional security and confidence in your decision to undergo surgery. Both scenarios are valuable for your health and well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4sq9vh6-706a11c593f80949f7c69d6149923fd5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-4sq9vh6-706a11c593f80949f7c69d6149923fd5{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-4sq9vh6-706a11c593f80949f7c69d6149923fd5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-4sq9vh6-706a11c593f80949f7c69d6149923fd5 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-4sq9vh6-706a11c593f80949f7c69d6149923fd5 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-96  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Your way to a second opinion<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm5xu4ni-3a108ea8c34f37c308a8fc234cd3a4d5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><strong>Actively use<\/strong> your legal right to free advice<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collect all relevant documents<\/strong> for a well-founded assessment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose<\/strong> a qualified, independent second opinion doctor <strong>carefully<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask all the questions<\/strong> that are important to you<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make your decision<\/strong> on the basis of comprehensive information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do not hesitate<\/strong> to make use of your right to a free second opinion. Talk to your doctor about the second opinion procedure or contact your health insurance company directly for support in finding a doctor. Your health and quality of life deserve the best possible medical advice and a decision that you can make with a clear conscience and full conviction.  <\/p>\n<p>An informed patient decision is the basis for the best possible treatment success and your long-term satisfaction with the chosen therapy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":13059,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13039","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-information"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Second opinion for hip and knee replacements \u25b7 OZMO<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Second opinion for hip and knee 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