DR. ULRICH LANZ, IOC Dip Sp Phy
Your sports orthopaedic surgeon in Vienna for sports injuries and overuse symptoms
DR. ULRICH LANZ, IOC Dip Sp Phy
Your sports orthopaedic surgeon in Vienna for sports injuries and overuse symptoms
As a sports orthopaedic surgeon, I am here tu support all physically active individuals, who wish to resume their sports activities pain-free.
You can rest assured, that I will apply the treatment best suited to your specific case, whetever it involves traditional pain management, bioregenerative therapies or surgical intervention.
As a specialist in orthopaedics, orthopaedic surgery and sports orthopaedics – and as a former competitive athlete and long-time physician for elite athletes- I have developed the concept of accelerated rehabilitation, designed to help you return to your sport as quickly as possible.
Does this sound familiar?
- Your shoulder keeps popping out of its socket during sports and feels unstable
- You experience pain in your upper arm with each hit/throw
- Sharp, stabbing pain slows down your training
You would like to:
- Have a stable shoulder
- Exercise without pain
- Be pain-free during training and competitions
In this case it is time to consult a sports orthopaedic surgeon! As an highly experienced orthopaedic and sports orthopaedic specialist, I will help you return to your sport as quickly as possible!
3300
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17
years of supporting
elite athletes around the world
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Sports orthopaedics and Sports injuries
Sports injuries can happen suddenly and unexpectedly. Sprains, twists, and strains are just a few of the injuries that can occur during physical activity. Fortunately, most sports injuries can be treated at home using the RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). However, some injuries may not heal on their own, making necessary to consult a specialist.
As a sports orthopaedic surgeon, I focus on diagnosing sports injuries, as well as preventing and treating injuries caused by or as a result of sport-related activities. Common conditions include activity-specific issues, such as tennis elbow and runner’s knee, as well as fatigue fractures – small bone fractures, that initially hurt only under stress but gradually become more painful over time.
Sports injuries are categorised in traumatic and overuse injuries:
TRAUMATIC INJURIES
Traumatic injuries are caused as a result of a trauma, such as a sudden fall. Accident-related sporting injuries include bone fractures, torn muscles or ligaments, contusions, and cruciate ligament ruptures.
OVERUSE INJURIES
Overuse injuries develop slowly and over a longer period of time as a result of poor positioning, bad technique and overuse. These types of injuries include Achilles tendinitis, fatigue fractures, golfer and tennis elbow, runner’s knee, and shoulder impingement syndrome.
The culprits are usually insufficient warm-up, technique errors, such as incorrect movement patterns, poor conditioning, inadequate recovery between training sessions, as well as sudden events like falls, twisting due to fatigue and lack of focus.
Visit a sports orthopaedic surgeon
As a sports orthopaedic surgeon, I am your specialist for acute and chronic injuries, as well as overuse syndromes of all joints.
Treatment is carried out using chirotherapy, non-surgical, conservative, innovative and bioregenerative methods, such as extracorporeal shockwave therapy, Magnetolith and LASER therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, autologous blood infiltration, such as ACP and RegenLab®, as well as Shoulder Pacemaker™ and many more.
However, you can always rely on my team and me at the sports orthopaedic centre, in case surgery is unavoidable. The Sportorthopädie Zentrum (sports orthopaedic centre) was founded by me in Hietzing, Vienna, in 2019 and offers a specialist for every joint. Additionally, my concept of accelerated rehabilitation eliminates the need for complete immobilisation in most cases.
About me
As a former professional athlete, my passion for sports soon led me into looking after athletes after my graduation from medical school. I have been team doctor for the ÖLV (Austrian Athletics Federation) since 2007, a Davis Cup team physician since 2014 and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Erste Bank Open ATP 500 since 2019. At the same time, I began to focus on sports orthopaedics and I completed my extra training in the field of sports orthopaedics and as sports medicine specialist for the International Olympic Committee IOC Dip Sp Phy.
My own experience as an ice hockey player in the highest Austrian League and the Austrian national team and the skillset I accumulated during my studies, allow me to better understand the special situation athletes face following an injury. I know from my own experience how important a quick comeback is for an athlete’s career and how much discipline and commitment this takes. As a result, a quick return to sports is at the top of my list in all types of treatment, at the core of which stands my accelerated rehabilitation concept: accelerated rehabilitation thanks to early mobilisation. It is not necessary to immobilise the entire joint anymore when using this method — instead, only the affected structure in the joint is rested. This helps you rebuild muscle tissue from the start and maintain mobility. Together with experienced sports physiotherapists and, if necessary, dietitians, and personal fitness and mental coaches, I will accompany and support you personally here at the sports orthopaedic centre in the most optimal way at this delicate stage of treatment.
Furthermore, I have been supporting elite athletes for over a decade:
- Team physician of the ÖLV (Austrian Athletics Federation) since 2007
- Davis Cup team physician of the ÖTV (Austrian Tennis Federation) since 2014
- Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Erste Bank Open 500 since 2019
This experience is reflected in the continued trust shown by numerous professional athletes.
DR. ULRICH LANZ IS KNOWN FROM
DR. ULRICH LANZ IS KNOWN FROM
REFERENCES
Tennis player, Jürgen Melzer, after his shoulder surgery
The surgery around the labrum has been successful. Many thanks to the medical team, especially to Dr. Ulrich Lanz. The way back has started today with rehab. Also, thanks to everyone who wished me a speedy recovery. See you soon, Jürgen.
Beach volleyball front man Martin Ermacora after his shoulder surgery
„Lukas Brandner and Dr. Ulrich Lanz conducted the surgery on my biceps tendon in Vienna two days ago, as my shoulder had been causing me severe problems over the past months and would not get better despite rehab and full rest. The surgery was successful and I’m already back home. The upcoming months won’t be easy — however, I will do everything to come back even stronger!!! Greets Martin“
YOUR WAY TO A COMEBACK
FIRST CONSULTATION
Orthopaedic examination, checking previous medical reports, discussing symptoms. (Additional tests, if necessary)
INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT
Therapy decision: non-surgical or surgical measures
ACCELERATED REHABILITATION
Exercises, progress checks
