
Collagen is frequently recommended for joint pain – often with the promise that it can strengthen or even rebuild cartilage. A large scientific review now paints a more nuanced picture. Orthopedic surgeon PD Dr. Daniel Berthold explains who may benefit from collagen – and what these supplements cannot do.
Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

With
PD Dr. med. Daniel P. Berthold

For osteoarthritis, herniated discs, and tennis elbow, surgery is often no longer the first option. Orthopedic specialist Dr. Yvonne Ebel explains which treatments can offer alternatives — and why movement and muscle building can sometimes make a surprising difference.
Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

An interview with
Dr. med. Yvonne Ebel

Back pain can persist even when the original cause no longer fully explains the symptoms. Physiotherapist Nils Stützer explains what stress and anxiety have to do with it – and how to break the pain cycle
Christine Bürg

An interview with
Nils Stützer

Robotic assistance promises greater precision in knee replacement surgery – and potentially a faster recovery. But do patients really get back on their feet sooner? Orthopedic surgeon PD Dr. Daniel P. Berthold explains what the evidence shows.
Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

An interview with
PD Dr. med. Daniel P. Berthold

Cluster headaches cause extremely severe one-sided pain—often in the middle of the night and almost unbearable. Learn how to recognize the symptoms and what helps during an attack
Marianne Waldenfels

With
Dr. med. Georg Haber