The Clinic for Molecular Orthopedics

Genetic Testing

Targeted health care through genetic testing

Modern laboratory medicine has opened new possibilities for treating orthopedic disorders, new empirical assessments to diagnose diseases and prevent or counteract them. In a genetic test for a disease, crucial sections of the genome are analyzed for irregularities.

We recommend genetic testing as part of a thorough diagnosis and health care, especially if certain diseases occur frequently within a family. Here we understand the test result as a factor in a mostly influenced by various factors disease events. A positive test result does not necessarily mean that you will fall ill. But it offers the opportunity to prevent by a conscious way of life or early treatment of a disease, for example, arthritis.

We offer the following genetic testing:

• Osteoarthritis-gene test
• Osteochondrosis-gene test
• Osteoporosis gene test
• Thrombosis genetic test
• Rheumatism genetic test

Osteoarthritis-gene test

The Osteoarthritis, the wearing of the knee, is the most common form of arthritis. In addition to factors such as exposure of the joint with occupation, sports, obesity or false (X-and O-legs) genetic factors also influence the disease. The Osteoarthritis risk with the vitamin D receptor analysis. Vitamin D plays an important role in bone and joint metabolism.

Osteochondrosis-gene test

A osteochondrosis is a degenerative changes in the spine and vertebrae. The osteochondrosis-gene test provides information on whether an annex to hereditary spinal wear. In addition to the load on the spine and possible false spine genetic factors play in the training of osteochondrosis a role. The risk is osteochondrosis with the help of the vitamin D receptor analysis. Vitamin D plays an important role in bone and joint metabolism.

Osteoporosis genetic test

Osteoporosis is one of the most common diseases of civilization. Statistics indicate that one in 3 women and 1 in 5 men show decreased bone mass and stability. Pain, movement restriction and fractures can occur as a result and should be addressed at an early stage.

The hereditary susceptibility to osteoporosis can be inter alia, the genetic modification of the vitamin D receptor identified. The test result indicates whether an inherited tendency to osteoporosis exists. For people with a predisposition to osteoporosis, early therapies, such as vitamin D administration and a proper nutrition regimen, can counteract the disease.

Thrombosis genetic test

Every tenth person has a genetic predisposition to thrombosis. When thrombosis is a congenital change in coagulation can result in an enlarged clot, possibly a vein closure. Factors such as smoking, long seats when traveling, taking the pill or pregnancy increase the risk for the disease. The thrombosis genetic test examines whether a genetic change in the clotting factor V exists and determines to what factor the hereditary risk of thrombosis is increased. The exam is especially recommended to clarify the risk of thrombosis before an operation.

Rheumatism genetic test

For diagnosis of rheumatoid there is a genetic test for rheumatism. The test is to clarify ambiguous complaints, such as morning stiffness and swelling of the fingers, is recommended. He is also known as check-in rheumatoid arthritis. The marker records the hereditary annex to particularly aggressive forms of rheumatism and is the basis for an early, comprehensive treatment of rheumatism.