Sprains & ligament injuries
Twisted ankles and knees, overstretched or torn ligaments – e.g. in the ankle, knee, hand or thumb.
Injuries · Trauma surgery & sports medicine
Injuries and sports accidents – expertly treated.
Twisted an ankle, had a fall, got hurt playing sport: we examine and treat accident and sports injuries in our practice – with X-ray and ultrasound on site. If surgery is needed, we refer you to experienced surgeons and hospitals in the region and are happy to take over your follow-up care afterwards.
In short
Injuries that do not require surgery – such as sprains, ligament injuries, bruises, muscle and tendon injuries – are treated directly in our practice. If surgery is necessary, we refer you to surgeons and hospitals in the region with whom we have a trusted working relationship. We are happy to provide your post-operative care afterwards.
The injury
Injuries we treat
Typical accident and sports injuries, when to call the emergency services and what applies to accidents at work or school.
What we treat
Accident and sports injuries.
Whether in everyday life, at work or during sport: after an injury, a careful diagnosis is what counts. We find out what is injured and discuss the right treatment with you.
Bruises & strains
Painful consequences of falls, collisions or blows – including checking whether bones or joints are also injured.
Muscle & tendon injuries
Muscle fibre tears, strains and injured or irritated tendons, e.g. Achilles tendon, shoulder or elbow.
Fractures not requiring surgery
Fractures that do not need an operation are treated conservatively – with immobilisation and regular X-ray checks in the practice.
Sports injuries
Acute injuries from recreational and club sport – from football and running to skiing.
Overuse injuries
Problems caused by repetitive strain, e.g. runner's knee, tennis elbow, Achilles tendon or shoulder complaints.
Serious injuries: call 112
Call the emergency services on 112 or go to the nearest emergency department, e.g. for open fractures, clearly deformed limbs, heavy bleeding, head injuries with impaired consciousness, spinal injuries or numbness and paralysis after an accident. Outside our consulting hours, the German out-of-hours medical service is available on 116 117.
Accidents at work, on the way to work or at school
We also provide emergency care for acute injuries after an accident at work, on the way to or from work, or at school – including nursery, university or the way to school. As our practice is not approved as a “Durchgangsarzt” (D-Arzt, the physician designated by German statutory accident insurance), we then refer you to a D-Arzt, as required for accidents covered by statutory accident insurance. The D-Arzt takes over further treatment in coordination with the employers' liability insurance association (Berufsgenossenschaft) or accident fund (Unfallkasse).
Our treatment
What we offer you
Treatment in the practice, referral to surgeons in the region, aftercare and sports medicine.
Treatment in the practice
What does not need surgery, we treat here.
Most injuries heal well without surgery – provided they are correctly diagnosed and consistently treated.
Examination
We ask how the accident happened and check stability, mobility, circulation and nerve function.
Diagnostics on site
X-ray and ultrasound are available in the practice – so we can assess bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles without detours.
Conservative therapy
Depending on the injury: immobilisation, splint or support, pain management, physical therapy and physiotherapy.
Follow-up checks
We monitor healing with follow-up appointments and adjust load and therapy step by step.
If surgery is needed
Strong partners in the region.
We do not perform operations in our practice. If the examination shows that an injury should be treated surgically, we refer you to surgeons and hospitals in the region with whom we have worked closely and trustingly for years.
We explain the findings, discuss the options and put you in touch. With your consent, we pass on your findings and X-rays so that no time is lost.
Dr Rode knows trauma care from many years of hospital experience, including as head of a trauma outpatient clinic in the Aachen region.
Sports medicine
Safely back to sport.
Dr Kochs holds the additional qualification in sports medicine; Dr Rode is a specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery. Together we support recreational and club athletes from injury to return to sport.
This is not only about healing, but also about preventing new injuries: with a gradual return, advice on load and training, and attention to causes such as muscular imbalances or faulty loading.
Last updated: September 2026 · Responsible for content: Dr med. Andreas Kochs and Dr med. Henrik Rode. This information does not replace a medical examination.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about trauma surgery and sports medicine.
Do you treat sports injuries and accidents in the practice?
Yes. Injuries that do not require surgery – such as sprains, ligament injuries, bruises, strains, muscle and tendon injuries and fractures that do not need an operation – are treated in our practice. We have X-ray and ultrasound on site.
What happens if my injury needs surgery?
We do not operate ourselves. We refer you to surgeons and hospitals in the region with whom we have a trusted working relationship, put you in touch and, with your consent, pass on your findings.
Do you provide care after an operation?
Yes, gladly – even if you were operated on in another hospital. This includes wound checks, suture removal, follow-up examinations, prescribing physiotherapy and a gradual increase in load.
Do you treat accidents at work, on the way to work or at school?
Yes, we provide emergency care for acute injuries after accidents at work, on the way to or from work, or at school. As we are not approved as a Durchgangsarzt (D-Arzt), we then refer you to a D-Arzt, who takes over further treatment with the Berufsgenossenschaft or Unfallkasse.
When can I return to sport after an injury?
That depends on the type and severity of the injury. Together we set a step-by-step plan and increase the load in a controlled way so that the injury heals and relapses are avoided.
When should I go straight to the emergency department after an accident?
For open fractures, clearly deformed limbs, heavy bleeding, head injuries with impaired consciousness, spinal injuries or paralysis – please call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Autologous blood therapy (ACP): For tendon complaints (e.g. tennis elbow), muscle and ligament injuries and sports injuries, ACP may also be an option after medical advice. ACP is a self-pay service. More about ACP
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Book an appointment
Appointment after an injury.
Book online via Doctolib or call us during consulting hours – we will assess your injury thoroughly.