Orthopädische Klinik König - Ludwig - Haus

What Orthopädische Klinik König - Ludwig - Haus does

The Orthopädische Klinik König-Ludwig-Haus is a public, maximum-care specialty hospital (Krankenhaus der Maximalversorgung) located in Würzburg, Bavaria, focused exclusively on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Founded in 1916 and operated by the Bezirk Unterfranken regional government, the hospital runs 100 beds across five inpatient stations and simultaneously serves as the academic chair of orthopedics (Lehrstuhl für Orthopädie) at the University of Würzburg. Since 2013, endoCert has certified the institution as an EndoProthetikZentrum der Maximalversorgung, denoting the highest tier of joint replacement capability in Germany.

The clinical portfolio spans the full orthopedic subspecialty spectrum, organized around twelve departments: arthroscopy, hip and knee endoprosthetics, foot and ankle surgery, pediatric and neuro-orthopedics, osteology and osteoporosis, tumor orthopedics with an embedded sarcoma center, rheumatology orthopedics, shoulder and elbow surgery, sports orthopedics, and spinal orthopedics. Service delivery is structured across inpatient hospitalization, an outpatient clinic (Poliklinik/Ambulanz), ambulatory surgery, and an in-house physiotherapy department. An electronic patient record is being rolled out under the federal Krankenhauszukunftsgesetz (KHZG), co-financed with EU funding.

Reimbursement follows the German Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) framework for statutory health insurance patients, supplemented by private treatment options at separate fee schedules and elective inpatient add-ons (Wahlleistungen). Patient acquisition is driven primarily by physician referrals from regional GPs and orthopedists, the hospital's own outpatient department, and academic reputation. Medical Director Prof. Dr. Maximilian Rudert has held the role and the university chair since 2009, and the institution has been named a FOCUS-Gesundheit Top Hospital and ranked among Newsweek's best orthopedic specialist clinics worldwide in 2026.

Name

Orthopädische Klinik König - Ludwig - Haus

Legal name

Orthopädische Klinik König-Ludwig-Haus

Website

https://koenig-ludwig-haus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Orthopädische Klinik König-Ludwig-Haus is a public maximum-care orthopedic hospital in Würzburg, Germany, operated by the Bezirk Unterfranken and affiliated with the University of Würzburg, delivering comprehensive musculoskeletal care across twelve subspecialties as a certified top-tier endoprosthetics center.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Specialty Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (6223)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB)

Keywords

• Orthopedic hospital services
• Joint replacement surgery
• Musculoskeletal treatment
• Spine surgery
• Sports medicine orthopedics

Headquarters

HQ city

Würzburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Orthopädische Klinik König-Ludwig-Haus is a public maximum-care orthopedic specialty hospital (Krankenhaus der Maximalversorgung) with 100 beds across five stations in Würzburg, providing diagnostics, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation for all diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Its core focus is joint replacement surgery (hip and knee endoprosthetics) delivered through the certified Würzburger EndoProthetikZentrum, supported by 12 specialty service lines including arthroscopy, tumor orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, spinal orthopedics, sports medicine, and outpatient care.

Product overview

Orthopädische Klinik König-Ludwig-Haus is a maximum care specialty hospital (Krankenhaus der Maximalversorgung) for diagnostics and treatment of all diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. The hospital operates as a unified platform offering multiple medical specialty services organized around key orthopedic areas including arthroscopy, endoprosthetics (hip/knee replacement), foot/ankle surgery, pediatric orthopedics, neuro-orthopedics, osteology/osteoporosis, tumor orthopedics (sarcoma center), rheumatology orthopedics, shoulder/elbow surgery, sports orthopedics, and spinal orthopedics. The hospital is anchored by its certified Würzburger EndoProthetikZentrum (endoCert certified since 2013) and supplemented by supporting services including an outpatient clinic (Ambulanz/Poliklinik), physiotherapy department, electronic patient records, and private medical treatment options. As a teaching hospital of the University of Würzburg (Lehrstuhl für Orthopädie), the institution combines clinical practice with academic research and teaching.

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Products and services

• Endoprothetik (Endoprosthetics) Joint replacement surgery including hip endoprosthetics and knee endoprosthetics (Hüftendoprothetik, Knieendoprothetik), delivered through the certified Würzburger EndoProthetikZentrum der Maximalversorgung. Includes primary joint replacement and revision surgery for failed prostheses. For adult patients with severe arthritis, joint degeneration, or failed previous joint replacements.
• Arthroskopie (Arthroscopy) Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical technique for diagnosis and treatment of joint conditions, with a dedicated team and outpatient consultation hours. For patients with intra-articular joint conditions requiring minimally invasive treatment.
• Würzburger EndoProthetikZentrum (Würzburg Endoprosthetics Center) Certified maximum-care endoprosthetics center (EndoProthetikZentrum der Maximalversorgung) certified by endoCert since 2013, providing hip and knee replacement and revision surgeries at the highest certified standard. Anchors the clinic's joint replacement program.
• Tumororthopädie (Tumor Orthopedics) and Sarkomzentrum (Sarcoma Center) Treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors including a dedicated Sarcoma Center with therapy options and accompanying therapies. Multidisciplinary collaboration with the Comprehensive Cancer Center Würzburg. For patients with bone tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, or metastatic bone disease.
• Kinderorthopädie (Pediatric Orthopedics) Specialized orthopedic care for children with a dedicated team and outpatient consultation hours. Includes neuro-orthopedic services. For children with congenital deformities, developmental disorders, and childhood musculoskeletal conditions.
• Wirbelsäulenorthopädie (Spinal Orthopedics) Treatment of spinal conditions and spine-related orthopedic issues. For patients with degenerative spine disease, deformities, and other spinal disorders.
• Sportorthopädie (Sports Orthopedics) Orthopedic care for athletes and sports-related injuries with a focus on arthroscopic operations. For athletes and active individuals with sports injuries, ligament tears, and cartilage damage.
• Schulter- und Ellenbogenchirurgie (Shoulder and Elbow Surgery) Surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions with dedicated team and consultation hours. For patients with shoulder and elbow disorders requiring surgical intervention.
• Fuß- / Sprunggelenkchirurgie (Foot/Ankle Surgery) Surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions with dedicated team and consultation hours. For patients with foot and ankle disorders requiring surgical care.
• Neuroorthopädie (Neuro-Orthopedics) Specialized orthopedic treatment for neurological conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. For patients with neuromuscular disorders requiring orthopedic intervention.
• Osteologie / Osteoporose (Osteology/Osteoporosis) Diagnosis and treatment of bone diseases including osteoporosis with specialized osteology focus. For patients with metabolic bone diseases and osteoporosis.
• Rheumaorthopädie (Rheumatology Orthopedics) Orthopedic treatment for rheumatic diseases with specialized team and consultation hours. For patients with rheumatic conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system.
• Ambulanz / Poliklinik (Outpatient Clinic) Outpatient clinic offering specialist consultation hours, ambulatory operations, and contact services. Provides orthopedic specialist consultations without inpatient hospitalization.
• Physiotherapie (Physiotherapy) Physical therapy services including inpatient care, ambulatory physiotherapy, treatment spectrum, and elective services. Supports pre- and post-operative rehabilitation for orthopedic patients.
• Privatärztliche Behandlung (Private Medical Treatment) Private medical treatment services for patients seeking individual care and enhanced comfort (Wahlarztleistungen). Separate from the statutory DRG service line.
• Elektronische Patientenakte (Electronic Patient Record) Digital patient record system for managing patient information electronically, supported by the hospital's Krankenhausdigitalisierung project funded under the Hospital Future Act (KHZG).
• Betreuung Sportvereine (Sports Club Medical Care) Medical care and support services for sports clubs and athletic organizations. Provides team coverage and orthopedic support for local sports clubs.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• endoCert GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Certification partnership for the EndoProthetikZentrum der Maximalversorgung. The clinic has been certified by endoCert since 2013 as a maximum care endoprosthetics center, meeting the highest standards for joint replacement surgery.
• Universität Würzburg - Lehrstuhl für OrthopädiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership making the clinic a traditional chair of orthopedics at the University of Würzburg. Science, teaching, and research are efficiently combined with practice.
• Bezirk UnterfrankencoreOthersThe clinic is under the trusteeship of Bezirk Unterfranken, one of seven Bezirke (districts) in Bavaria. The Bezirk maintains and supports public facilities necessary for the economic, social, and cultural well-being of the region.
• AGA (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Arthroskopie und Gelenkchirurgie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe clinic is designated as an AGA Education Center, providing training and education in arthroscopy and joint surgery techniques.
• MCW - Musculoskeletal Center WürzburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Musculoskeletal Center Würzburg for musculoskeletal research and academic programs.
• BHCB - Bernhard-Heine-Centrum für BewegungsforschungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Bernhard Heine Center for Movement Research, contributing to academic research in orthopedics and biomechanics.
• CCC - Comprehensive Cancer Center WürzburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Cancer Center for multidisciplinary tumor treatment approaches in tumor orthopedics.
• European Union / Krankenhauszukunftsgesetz (KHZG)minorOthersThe hospital digitization project is being refinanced through the Krankenhauszukunftsgesetz (Hospital Future Act) with European Union funding.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Endo-Klinik Hamburg: Highly specialized German orthopedic hospital focusing on joint replacement and revision surgery; closely comparable to König-Ludwig-Haus's certified endoprosthetics center positioning.
• Orthopädische Klinik Hessisch Lichtenau: German specialty orthopedic hospital of comparable scope and scale, providing full-scope musculoskeletal and endoprosthetics care; directly comparable as a single-site specialty ortho hospital in the German market.
• Medical Park (Medical Park SE): German specialty clinic group with strong orthopedic, sports medicine, and rehabilitation services; directly comparable specialty orthopedic and post-acute musculoskeletal care delivery.
• BG Unfallklinik Murnau: German trauma and orthopedic specialty hospital with similar academic and maximum-care positioning; directly comparable as a publicly-affiliated specialty musculoskeletal hospital.
• Schön Klinik Group: One of Germany's largest private orthopedic and specialty hospital groups with multiple sites and similar focus on endoprosthetics, spine, and sports orthopedics; directly comparable specialty orthopedic care delivery model.
• Werner Wicker Klinik Bad Wildungen: German specialty orthopedic and rehabilitation clinic of similar scale; directly comparable in single-site orthopedic specialty delivery and rehabilitation focus.

Broad incumbents

• Asklepios Kliniken: Major German hospital group with substantial orthopedic departments and university affiliations; broader incumbent in the same hospital care space, comparable through DRG-funded specialty services.
• Sana Kliniken AG: Large German private hospital group with multiple specialty hospitals including orthopedics; broader incumbent providing comparable DRG-funded specialty care as part of a multi-site portfolio.
• Helios Klinikum (Helios Kliniken GmbH): Largest private hospital operator in Europe with significant orthopedic service lines across many German sites; broader incumbent offering orthopedic care as part of multi-specialty portfolio rather than as a pure orthopedic specialist.

Regional players

• Universitätsklinikum Würzburg: Same-city university hospital where the clinic holds its orthopedic chair; regional academic peer with broader general hospital scope, providing teaching and research collaboration context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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