doctor. Karol Kosterna
Orthopedist
"He always carefully and holistically analyzes the patient's problem in its medical and social spheres, trying to choose the best management options. He treats surgery as a last resort."
The doctor specializes in treating adult patients, dealing with advanced degenerative joint problems as well as sports injuries, post-traumatic conditions, or strains.
He gained his experience at the Medical University of Warsaw and the University of Kiel (Germany), and developed it at courses and conferences including ESSKA, PTOiTR, PTArtro.
He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including arthritis and osteoarthritis, rheumatic diseases and muscle and bone pain. He helps patients with limited mobility, strain syndromes and post-surgical pain, restoring them to full mobility and comfort.
He treats knee and lower extremity conditions, such as ligament, meniscus or cartilage damage, degenerative changes, jumper's knee and deformities - valgus knees, spinous knees or patella disease. He also provides endoprosthetic treatment and complex post-traumatic therapy.
In the area of the foot and ankle joint, he diagnoses and treats hallux valgus toe, heel spurs, flat feet, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis and other pain and degeneration of the foot.
He also treats upper extremity conditions - carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis and golfer's elbow, snapping finger, de Quervain's syndrome and hand pain and strains. Regarding the shoulder, he provides therapy for painful shoulder syndrome, subacromial tightness and restricted mobility.
In his daily practice, he works with patients after sports injuries and trauma, helping them safely return to physical activity. She combines clinical experience with an individualized approach to the patient's needs and attention to every step of the treatment and rehabilitation process.
By his own admission, his goal is not only surgical treatment, but first and foremost restoring patients to full function and comfort, which makes him treat each case individually and holistically:
"My mission at the Institute is to treat adults struggling with injuries, musculoskeletal deformities, or degenerative disease. I always thoroughly and holistically analyze the patient's problem in its medical and social spheres, trying to select the best management option. I treat surgical treatment as a last resort. I try to use modern and currently available treatment methods in a rational and medically justified way."
His empathy, precision and individual approach make patients feel fully taken care of.