Welcome to Prof. Dr. med. Frank Martetschläger, your specialist for shoulder and elbow treatments in Munich.
At the ATOS Clinic in Munich, comprehensive conservative therapies are the focus of treatment alongside surgical procedures. The aim is to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and restore the natural mobility of the shoulder and elbow—before surgery becomes necessary.
Individual treatment approaches in Munich
Each conservative therapy is individually tailored to the respective diagnosis and symptoms. Prof. Dr. Martetschläger works closely with experienced physical therapists to develop a structured and effective treatment plan.
Especially in cases of chronic or recurring symptoms, targeted conservative measures can help activate healing processes and improve joint function in the long term.
Overview of therapy types
- Physiotherapy
Targeted exercises to restore mobility, strength, and coordination. Particularly effective for functional limitations following injuries or overexertion. - Manual therapy
Specialized hand movements are used to release blockages, improve joint mechanics, and reduce pain. - Massage and fango
Heat treatments and massages promote blood circulation, release muscle tension, and support regeneration after stress or surgery. - Shock wave therapy
A proven method for treating tendon irritation, calcific shoulder, or chronic tendon attachment problems. The targeted sound pulses stimulate self-healing. - Autologous conditioned plasma therapy (ACP)
Autologous conditioned plasma therapy (ACP) uses the body’s own growth factors to accelerate healing processes in the tissue and reduce inflammation. - Injection therapy
Medicinal injections—for example, with cortisone or hyaluronic acid—can specifically inhibit inflammation and relieve pain, enabling early mobility.
Your route to pain-free movement
Many shoulder or elbow conditions and injuries can be successfully treated using conservative forms of therapy.
At the ATOS Clinic in Munich, patients benefit from holistic care—from accurate diagnosis to tailored rehabilitation. The aim is to avoid surgery wherever possible and to preserve the natural function of the joint in the long term.
Further range of treatments
In addition to conservative treatment, Prof. Dr. med. Frank Martetschläger, in Munich offers the entire spectrum of modern shoulder and elbow surgery—from arthroscopic procedures and complex open surgery to specialized rehabilitation concepts. This allows the best possible form of therapy to be selected for each individual patient.
Open surgery
on the elbow
In cases of complex injuries or diseases of the elbow, open surgery is also performed at the ATOS Clinic in Munich under the direction of Prof. Frank Martetschläger, MD. This includes surgery for fractures, instabilities, and tendon or nerve damage. The goal is to restore full function and stability to the joint and enable patients to remain symptom-free in the long term.
Arthroscopic procedures on the elbow
Prof. Dr. med. Frank Martetschläger uses state-of-the-art arthroscopic procedures at the ATOS Clinic in Munich for the gentle treatment of elbow complaints. Through minimal incisions, loose bodies can be removed, joint inflammation treated, or arthrolysis performed for joint stiffness, among other things. The minimally invasive procedure is gentle on the tissue, enables precise therapy, and supports rapid recovery.
Open and minimally invasive shoulder surgery
For the treatment of complex shoulder injuries or diseases, Prof. Frank Martetschläger, MD, at the ATOS Clinic in Munich also relies on open surgical procedures. These include the implantation of shoulder prostheses for osteoarthritis, stabilization surgery for instabilities, muscle transfer surgery, and the treatment of complex fractures. Open procedures enable comprehensive reconstruction of the shoulder structures and help to restore the function, stability, and mobility of the joint in the long term.
Arthroscopic procedures on the shoulder
Prof. Dr. med. Frank Martetschläger at the ATOS Clinic in Munich uses modern, minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to treat a wide variety of shoulder conditions. These include rotator cuff tear reconstruction, stabilization surgery for instability, removal of calcium deposits, and procedures for bursa or cartilage damage. Keyhole surgery enables precise procedures, protects the surrounding tissue, and supports faster recovery with lasting restoration of function and mobility.
Conservative
therapy
In addition to surgical procedures, Prof. Frank Martetschläger, MD, offers a wide range of conservative therapies at the ATOS Clinic in Munich to relieve pain and improve joint function. These include physiotherapy and manual therapy to restore mobility, classic treatments such as massage and fango for relaxation, modern procedures such as shock wave therapy or autologous blood therapy (ACP), and targeted injection therapies. These individually tailored treatment approaches help to effectively reduce symptoms and promote long-term health of the shoulder and elbow.
Consultation and scheduling of appointments
Individual consultation is the key to successful treatment. At the ATOS Clinic in Munich, Prof. Dr. med. Frank Martetschläger takes the time to conduct a thorough examination, provide a clear explanation of the findings, and work with you to select the best possible therapy.
There are several ways to make an appointment—by phone, email, or directly online via Doctolib. This gives you easy access to personalized care that is optimally tailored to your needs.
Detailed information on the individual forms of therapy and the entire range of treatments offered by Prof. Frank Martetschläger can be found in the “Treatments” section. There you will find a comprehensive overview of conservative procedures, arthroscopic interventions, and complex operations on the shoulder and elbow.
Contact & Appointments
If you have any questions about shoulder or elbow problems, we are happy to help. You can reach us by email or via the contact form. Appointments can be booked directly and easily via Doctolib.
Our consulting hours:
Monday to Thursday by appointment