Joint and musculoskeletal pain

Are you suffering from joint, muscle or back pain? At the Vasmedic Prague clinic, we provide professional diagnostics and treatment of musculoskeletal pain. We focus on acute and chronic problems that can significantly limit your daily life.

Who will help you?

The medical team at Vasmedic consists of leading experts who will provide you with professional care with a personal touch.

MUDr. Ondřej Popelka
MUDr. Ondřej Popelka
Orthopedist
He studied at the 3rd Medical Faculty of Charles University in Prague and has a certificate in radiodiagnostics.  He regularly participates in many national and international seminars and congresses.

We most often treat:

  • Pain in the knees, hips, shoulders, elbows and ankles
  • Painful muscles and tendons due to overload or injury
  • Stiffness and limited range of motion
  • Back and spine pain including herniated disc
  • Arthritis and other degenerative joint diseases


Our orthopedic clinic offers:

  • Comprehensive orthopedic examination without waiting
  • Ultrasound of the musculoskeletal system - fast and gentle diagnostics
  • Individual treatment plan with emphasis on quality of life without pain
  • Possibility of applying hyaluronic acid or other drugs directly into the joint
  • Follow-up physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Frequently Asked Questions

Not sure about something? Answers to frequently asked questions to help you take the first step towards the care you deserve.

You should visit an orthopedic surgeon if you have:

Long-term joint, back or muscle pain
Limited mobility
Post-traumatic problems (e.g. after fractures, sprains)
Need for specialized examination (e.g. before sports, surgery)
Suspected orthopedic defect (e.g. scoliosis, flat feet in children)

Orthopedics is a medical field that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system - i.e. bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Yes, they can help:

Regular, gentle exercise (e.g. walking, swimming, cycling)
Reducing excess weight
Ergonomic adjustments to the workplace
Adhering to rehabilitation exercises
Rest regime for acute pain

Treatment depends on the cause and may include:

  • Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
  • Modification of exercise regimen
  • Application of heat or cold
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (drugs for pain and inflammation)
  • Injection therapy (corticoids, hyaluronic acid)
  • Surgery in more severe cases

The examination includes:

  • Interview about the problems and medical history
  • Physical examination of the affected area
  • Imaging methods (X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI)In some cases, laboratory tests (e.g. if inflammation is suspected)

Don't hesitate and make an appointment for an examination.

Early diagnosis of joint and musculoskeletal pain is the key to effective treatment and prevention of permanent consequences.

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