Experiences with my patients show that around 80 percent of patients achieve significant relief or even complete freedom from pain with gold implantation. However, around 20 percent respond hardly at all or not at all to the treatment, as there are no guarantees of success. Even with artificial joints, which are often recommended by conventional medicine, around one in five patients do not achieve the desired success.
You will discuss all questions regarding the procedure with me by telephone before your treatment. Please send us important images (X-ray/MRI) in advance by post or e-mail.
The insertion of the gold implants takes place under local anaesthetic. You can leave the practice immediately after the procedure. We ask you to bring someone with you who can take you home. You should not drive a car on the same day due to possible side effects of the local anaesthetic.
No, the gold cylinders are cut to 2 mm with special scissors, lie within the connective tissue and cause no discomfort whatsoever, as is occasionally claimed on the internet. They do not have any sharp edges, as can be seen in the photo.
In very slender patients, implants can sometimes be felt under the skin, for example at the edge of the kneecap or on fingers. This is not serious and has no effect whatsoever on the gold's efficacy.
You can put normal weight on the treated joint straight away. If pain develops around the injection site, painkillers can be taken for a short period.
All Subsequent therapies, such as physiotherapy, fascia training and massages, can be carried out without any problems, and sports and saunas are also permitted. Should the effect of the gold ions diminish after decades, new gold implants can be easily inserted.
Many patients are familiar with gold therapy from their pets. However, while dogs are bounding around the garden just a few days after gold implantation, a noticeable improvement for most patients takes three months on average. Some patients are „quick learners“ though: they report good pain relief after just two weeks. Other patients need considerably longer than three months. One of my patients was finally pain-free after 15 months. Patiently waiting is worthwhile, please don't despair too soon!
The costs depend on the scope of the treatment, which can vary greatly depending on the joint affected. For precise pricing information, please call us.
So that each patient receives the time they require, we offer appointments strictly by prior arrangement. There is no open surgery.
Neither at the airport nor with the authorities does anything happen, because gold is not magnetic and cannot be detected by the detectors.
After gold implantation, X-rays are not a problem; the implants are visible as small white dots. Most of the time, the radiographers won't know what they are, so you should tell them.
The performance of an MRIMagnetRResonanceT(tomography) is also possible without any problems; the gold implants are not visible here, as gold is not magnetic. It also cannot heat up or fall out, as has been proven in numerous studies. Should your radiologist have any doubts, they are welcome to call me; I can provide them with a list of literature.
Should further procedures be necessary on your gilded joint, there are no contraindications, as the implants „hide“ well within the connective tissue and are virtually undetectable. The only exception: should the surgical incision go exactly through a gold implant, the gold will flash and become visible. Ask for it to be handed over to you; it belongs to you!
Should your surgeon have any questions about gold implantation or concerns regarding a planned procedure, please tell them they are welcome to call me at any time and I will clarify any questions.