Dr. med. Yvonne Ebel

Orthopädie Wernau

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Orthopedics with Foresight

When you enter Dr. Yvonne Ebel's practice, you immediately feel: It's not just about medical findings here, but also about well-being. Gentle colors, lots of wood, plants, and a well-thought-out lighting concept create a relaxed atmosphere that is more reminiscent of a spaarea than a doctor's office. "We wanted to get away from the sterile clinical aesthetic - our patients should feel comfortable with us," says the orthopedist. For her, her specialty encompasses more than just purely physical repair work; it also includes working on the quality of life for her patients.

It is fitting that she prefers not to intervene only when necessary. She is more interested in prevention. "Exercise, weight control, and a healthy diet with little sugar - these are the most important building blocks for long-term joint health," she emphasizes. "Every extra kilo means five kilos for the knee."

Orthopädie Wernau

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73249 Wernau

The focus is on treatment without surgical intervention. "Many complaints can be alleviated with targeted muscle building, physiotherapy or minimally invasive methods before surgery becomes necessary," she explains. She also serves as an interface to the surgical colleagues, both in prevention and aftercare. Here too, she sees the high value of conservative orthopedics: "We strongly influence the post-op result - one cannot go without the other."

Acupuncture and Botox for orthopedic complaints

What many do not expect in a classic orthopedic practice: Dr. Ebel likes to work with acupuncture, infusion therapies or botulinum toxin. "In particular, injections with botulinum toxin help surprisingly well with tension in the neck area or migraines. Sometimes a single dose is enough to break this vicious circle of chronic tension and pain," she explains.

Acupuncture is also an integral part of the treatment spectrum - a useful supplement for pain, for example in the knee or spine area: "Many patients do not want or cannot constantly take painkillers. This is where acupuncture is a fantastic alternative, which is also recognized by health insurance companies." Every knee is individual, the doctor emphasizes. "We look at the degree of osteoarthritis present and how we can best support regeneration. Sometimes an operation is necessary, but often a lot can be achieved with targeted injections and physiotherapy."

Among her "favorite treatments" are hyaluronic acidinjections for advanced osteoarthritis in the knee. "This therapy is minimally invasive, low in side effects, and can quickly restore mobility for many patients. And then it's nice to see how their quality of life improves."

In addition to classical orthopedic procedures, Dr. Ebel offers a range of modern treatment approaches, such as infusion therapy: "Targeted infusions can balance deficiencies, strengthen the immune system, and also reduce inflammation."

"Unfortunately, many patients only come when they are in pain. I want them to learn to take care of their bodies preventively."

Dr. med. Yvonne Ebel

Focus on pediatric orthopedics

Another focus is pediatric orthopedics. Many posture problems, says Dr. Ebel, already show up in childhood. "Today we have on the one hand very active children who quickly sustain sports injuries , and on the other hand, children who move far too little. Both extremes can cause difficulties in the long run." Prevention is particularly valuable here – this includes preventive examinations, early detection of postural weaknesses, and targeted exercises to avoid misalignments. "Children are so adaptable when treated early – and you can save them from future complaints."

A good way of early detection here is orthopedic check-ups, which she also recommends for adults. Good timing: from the age of 50, when wear-and-tear diseases and postural damage announce themselves. It doesn't need any apparatus medicine – a classic anamnesis, the trained eye, and, for example, a gait analysis provide insights that can be worked with. "Many patients unfortunately only come when they are in pain. I want them to learn to pay attention to their bodies preventively," emphasizes Dr. Ebel.

Non-surgical orthopedics for athletes

This also applies to active athletes who – whether professional or amateur - in addition to targeted treatments in practice, receive sport-specific training or exercise tips. Which sports are particularly preventive and joint-friendly from an orthopedic perspective? "Swimming, cycling, and brisk walking, but also rowing and stepper training are a good choice because they strengthen the entire musculoskeletal system. For knee or hip problems, water aerobics is a good alternative." EMS training is seen as a joint-friendly way to strengthen the muscles, as it can be optimally adapted to individual needs through 1:1 supervision.

"It is important to me that not only the damaged joint is the focus. Treatment includes nutrition, exercise, and stress management."

Dr. med. Yvonne Ebel

Orthopedically sensible is a mix of strength and endurance training, because strong muscles strengthen the bones, while movement keeps the cartilage fit. You should incorporate 45-minute sports sessions at least three times a week, half endurance, half strength. But: the sports program must also fit the respective life circumstances - a challenge that is not unfamiliar to her as a mother of three with a demanding professional day's schedule. There is not always enough time for a huge sports program. It is more important to set realistic goals. Her tip: "One or two activities are better than none at all. You should not put yourself under pressure but should enjoy small steps."

Her professional aim? Orthopedics that put people in the foreground and not just the disease. To this end, Dr. Ebel and her team, which includes two other doctors, offer high-quality medicine and advice - service- and, above all, patient-oriented.