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Revolution in Rhineland-Palatinate: Clarification about knee and hip operations!
In November 2025, over 13,000 knee and hip operations were performed in Rhineland-Palatinate, with a focus on quality of care and clinics.
Revolution in Rhineland-Palatinate: Clarification about knee and hip operations!
The medical care landscape in Rhineland-Palatinate has made remarkable progress in the last 12 months, particularly in the area of knee and hip operations. Loud news.de A total of 13,783 of these procedures were carried out. This not only shows the necessity of such operations, but also the high burden on medical facilities and nursing staff.
With a total of 15,251 nursing staff, the support in the clinics is enormous, but the nationwide nursing quotient of 53.14 is a sign that the burden on nursing staff is increasing compared to the Germany-wide median of 49.13. The number of patients per nurse is a key indicator of the quality of medical care.
Outstanding clinics in Rhineland-Palatinate
This stands out among the clinicsSt. Marien Hospital Ludwigshafenparticularly notable for having the highest number of knee and hip operations performed, with 726. The care quotient of 48.49 also speaks for the excellent quality of care, while theDiakonie Kliniken Hunsrückwith a care quotient of 38.09, has the best care ratio values.
Another notable player is thisHospital of the Brothers of Mercy Trier, which has performed 61 hip replacement procedures. In comparison, this leadsMedical Center DRK Hospital Altenkirchen-Hachenburg86 procedures to replace the knee were carried out, with a care quotient of 38.31.
The challenges of attrition
The joints of the hip and knee are put under a lot of strain over the years and can often only be treated through surgery. This is particularly relevant for older people or those who lead an active lifestyle. Most treatments take place in the urban centers of Mainz, Ludwigshafen am Rhein and in the Hunsrück, where the more specialized clinics are also located. High case numbers always indicate greater experience and therefore often better quality of treatment, which benefits the patients.
At a time when medical procedures are becoming increasingly familiar, concerns about the quality of care largely remain. However, the results from Rhineland-Palatinate show that many clinics do an excellent job and strive to provide the best possible care for patients.