Welcome in European Hip Center

"I had 2 hip arthroscopies with Prof. Dr. Corten, one on the right and one on the left. Three years after my trajectory, I am back to riding pain-free!"

- Hanne - equestrian, 24 years old

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"I notice that you yourself promote active rehabilitation and do not always start from a surgical solution, which makes patients more likely to take this active path."

- Jan - physiotherapist, 42 years

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When the Hip Coach first wanted to explore how we could avoid surgery, I knew I was in the right place."

- Danny - athlete, 33 years old

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They look much further than just the hip. And with the HipCloud app, I'm even being counseled at home. That gives so much confidence."

- Lien - bon vivant, 27 years old

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24 hours after my surgery, I was already allowed to go home for rehabilitation. My team continued to accompany me every day until I was able to step out in full again."

- Peter - hiker, 65 years old

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Better hips, a better life.

Welcome in European Hip Center.

You deserve a free and full life, with good health as a foundation. And that includes strong hips. At the European Hip Center, we offer complete, personalized treatment and guidance in your hip journey. We start from what is important to you and, together with you, map out the right path to maximum quality of life. In doing so, we do everything possible to avoid surgery. If an operation is nevertheless necessary, we opt for techniques that put much less strain on your body and allow you to recover more quickly. So you are always in the right hands.

Welcome in European Hip Center.
– Prof. Dr. Kristoff Corten

Our mission

Trajectories

Non-operative trajectory

Our philosophy is not to operate first. We believe very strongly in a holistic approach where the body adapts to what you give and ask for. Recent data analysis of approximately 2000 of our hip patients, shows that we only need to operate on 23% of this population. The non-operative pathway consists of a personalized approach with exercise therapy and a holistic approach. To tailor this pathway, we first fully assess you through objective and subjective measurements.

Operative trajectory

Are non-operative treatment options not sufficiently successful? Or are you in too much pain to pursue the non-operative route? If so, our surgeons are ready to help you move forward with an operative trajectory.

See below how a surgical procedure works and what surgical treatments we can help you with.

Team

The unique strength of the European Hip Center, is that all our patients are cared for, counseled and advised as a team.

The team has grown steadily in recent years with physicians and Hip Coaches intensively trained by Prof. Dr. Corten and Stijn Roose.

The team members receive and analyze all our new patients before a team meeting takes place. We make sure that all the necessary information is available so that you can then make good, informed decisions about your goals and your personal trajectory together with the doctor involved, Prof. Dr. Corten and the other team members.

In this way, waiting times are reduced for you and we can help you move forward as quickly as possible in your quest to maximize your personal potential.

Kristoff Corten

Orthopedic surgeon

Prof. Dr. Kristoff Corten is a worldwide reference in muscle sparing reconstruction and repair of the hip joint. His innovative techniques ensure shorter rehabilitation time and a reduction in complication rate.

Kristoff Corten – Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialist in muscle sparing reconstruction and repair of the hip joint

Frans-Jozef Vandeputte

Orthopedic surgeon

Dr. Frans-Jozef Vandeputte is orthopedic surgeon, trained in het treating muscle injuries around the pelvic region. During his dissertation, he investigates optimization of surgical intervention of tendon injuries around the pelvis.

Frans-Jozef Vandeputte – Orthopedic surgeon
Specialist in muscle and sports injuries around the pelvic region

Cigdem Sarac

Orthopedic surgeon

Dr. Cigdem Sarac is orthopedic surgeon, trained in prosthetic hip surgery. During her dissertation, dr. Sarac investigated patients who left the hospital within 24 hours after their EDA hip prosthesis.

Cigdem Sarac – Orthopedic surgeon
Specialist in hip prosthetic surgery and Young Adult Hip Unit

Stijn Roose

Hip Coach

Stijn is Master Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, with a specialization in Sports Physiotherapy. As Hip Coach, he forms the bridge between patient, surgeons and personal physiotherapist or doctor.

Stijn Roose – Hip Coach
Specialist in hip rehabilitation with subspecialty complex pathology

Alice Deman

Hip Coach

Alice is Master Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, with a specialization in Sports Physiotherapy. As Hip Coach, she forms the bridge between patient, surgeons and personal physiotherapist or doctor.

Alice Deman – Hip Coach
Specialist in hip rehabilitation with subspecialty in hip dysplasia

Abner Sergooris

Hip Coach

Abner is Master Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, with a specialization in Sports Physiotherapy. As Hip Coach, he forms the bridge between patient, surgeons and personal physiotherapist or doctor.

Abner Sergooris – Hip Coach
Specialist in hip rehabilitation with subspecialty in FAI and pain pathology

Hedda Van Braeckel

Hip Coach

Hedda is Master in Rehabilitation Sciences en Physiotherapy, with a specialization in Sports Physiotherapy. As a Hip Coach shr forms the bridge between patient, hip surgeons and personal physiotherapist or doctor.

Hedda Van Braeckel – Hip Coach
Specialist in hip rehabilitation with subspecialization Women Hip Unit and top athletes

Manon De Sloover

Hip Coach

Manon De Sloover holds a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Therapy, with a specialization in musculoskeletal physical therapy. As a Hip Coach she forms the bridge between patient, hip surgeons and personal physiotherapist or doctor.

Manon De Sloover – Hip Coach
Specialist in hip rehabilitation.

Charise Janssens

Hip Coach

Charise Janssens holds a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, with a specialization in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy As a Hip Coach she forms the bridge between patient, hip surgeons and personal physiotherapist or doctor.

Charise Janssens – Hip Coach
Specialist in hip rehabilitation.

Gina Schorreels

Practice Manager

As practice manager, Gina organizes all operaties and treatments. She fully supports the medical team. Our patients and their family can always count on her.

Gina Schorreels – Practice Manager
Expert client counseling and organization

Cara Van Reymenant

Care Coordinator

As care coordinator, Cara is the first point of contact for patients after surgery and translates the needs of the patients to better communication and care.

Cara Van Reymenant – Care Coordinator
Expert client counseling and organization

Jolien Van Dun

Care coordinator

As care coordinator, Jolien is the first point of contact for patients after surgery and translates patients’ needs into better communication and care.

Jolien Van Dun – Care coordinator
Expert client counseling and organization

Gerben Coudyzer

Care coordinator

As care coordinator, Gerben is the first point of contact for patients after surgery and translates patients’ needs into better communication and care.

Gerben Coudyzer – Care coordinator
Expert client counseling and organization

Femke Sprankenis

Creative Hip manager

As creative hip manager, Femke is responsible for the (online) visibility of the European Hip Center and visual aspects.

Femke Sprankenis – Creative Hip manager

HipLife

New innovative concepts developed for a life without hip pain.

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At YAHU they looked further than just my complaints. They listened to my story and my goals. That gave me confidence.

– Sam, 25 years

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Hospitals worldwide use the innovative instruments, co-developed by Prof. Dr. Corten.

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1 day after surgery back home = 20% faster recovery

Due to the One-Day-Hip-surgery you are able to go home after 24 hours in the hospital. In that way, you will be able to recover faster in your familiar environment, but with personalized and professional monitoring.

Prediction model

Soon, our prediction model will be able to predict how likely you are to feel well. This is based on data from more than 2,000 of our hip patients.

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Our partners:
care for the future

At European Hip Center, the client is central. We work together with different specialists and partners in different domains to improve our patients’ quality of life. Approachable, accessible and through optimal communication.