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University Hospital Balgrist
Switzerland, Zurich
Balgrist University Hospital is a highly specialized center of excellence for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
The clinic began its history in 1912, when the doctor Wilhelm Schultess set himself the goal of treating and supporting children with physical disabilities and created the "Swiss Association for Helping Disabled Children". More than 75 years ago (1945) the institution became the University Orthopedic Clinic.
The history of Balgrist University Hospital is shaped by outstanding personalities. Doctors and professors of medicine Wilhelm Schultess, Hans Hössli, Richard Scherb, Max René Francillon, Adam Schreiber, Hans Zollinger and Christian Gerber have set the standard for patient care in science and medicine all over the world. Their commitment to innovation and quality standards has shaped Balgrist's DNA, spirit and culture.
The well-being of patients and their best possible care has been the focus of Balgrist University Hospital - long before the term "patient-centered" was on everyone's lips.
The clinic began its history in 1912, when the doctor Wilhelm Schultess set himself the goal of treating and supporting children with physical disabilities and created the "Swiss Association for Helping Disabled Children". More than 75 years ago (1945) the institution became the University Orthopedic Clinic.
The history of Balgrist University Hospital is shaped by outstanding personalities. Doctors and professors of medicine Wilhelm Schultess, Hans Hössli, Richard Scherb, Max René Francillon, Adam Schreiber, Hans Zollinger and Christian Gerber have set the standard for patient care in science and medicine all over the world. Their commitment to innovation and quality standards has shaped Balgrist's DNA, spirit and culture.
The well-being of patients and their best possible care has been the focus of Balgrist University Hospital - long before the term "patient-centered" was on everyone's lips.
History of the clinic
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The main specializations of the clinic:
- Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
- Surgery of the hip and pelvis
- Ankle and foot surgery
- Hand surgery
- Highly specialized pediatric orthopedics
- Knee Surgery
- Spinal surgery
- Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
The Spine Center specializes in the following diseases and injuries of the spine and spinal cord:
Consequences of spinal wear (degeneration, instability, etc.)
Complex spinal deformities (children and adults)
Previously operated spine (reoperation)
Herniated disc and intervertebral hernia of the lumbar spine
Herniated discs of the cervical and thoracic spine
Spinal injury
Rheumatic diseases
Osteoporotic diseases of the spine
Narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis)
Tumors and inflammations of the spine
Second opinion
Consequences of spinal wear (degeneration, instability, etc.)
Complex spinal deformities (children and adults)
Previously operated spine (reoperation)
Herniated disc and intervertebral hernia of the lumbar spine
Herniated discs of the cervical and thoracic spine
Spinal injury
Rheumatic diseases
Osteoporotic diseases of the spine
Narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis)
Tumors and inflammations of the spine
Second opinion
- The University Center for Prevention and Sports Medicine brings together all aspects of sports medicine under one roof and, thanks to its university approach, a large number of athletes and Olympians undergo both rehabilitation and surgery here.
- The specialists of the center actively conduct preoperative training - Preliminary rehabilitation, or prehab for short, is individual preoperative exercises and physiotherapy. The goal is to reduce hospital stays, reduce complications and improve the quality of life of patients after surgery.
Diagnosis and therapy include all non-surgical aspects of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, whether inflammatory-rheumatic, degenerative-rheumatic or rheumatic soft tissue diseases.
- The main specialization of the Center:
- Spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, etc.)
- Arthritis (eg, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Diseases of the spine
- Degenerative diseases of the joints
- Osteoporosis
- Complex regional pain syndrome (Sudek's disease)
- Manual medicine
- Ultrasound diagnostics
The Center for Paraplegia at the Balgrist University Hospital guarantees people with paraplegia comprehensive care, from emergency care to long-term rehabilitation.
People with acute spinal cord injury should be able to regain lost bodily functions. The goal of the NISCI project is to take the first steps towards a treatment that does just that. An ongoing study is investigating how the new antibody therapy affects the nerve function and general well-being of patients.
People with acute spinal cord injury should be able to regain lost bodily functions. The goal of the NISCI project is to take the first steps towards a treatment that does just that. An ongoing study is investigating how the new antibody therapy affects the nerve function and general well-being of patients.
The Balgrist University Hospital, together with the University Hospital Zurich, takes care of patients suffering from a rare disease of the musculoskeletal system.
At the international level, rare diseases are also called “orphan diseases”. Congenital defects in the formation of connective tissue and bones (for example, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome or osteogenesis imperfecta), as well as metabolic disorders, lead to significant limitations in the patient's daily life. Although the disease affects many different organs, musculoskeletal complaints are perceived as particularly severe.
Various specialists (cardiologists, rheumatologists, endocrinologists, orthopedists) work closely with specialists in the field of rare diseases of the skeletal system and connective tissue. Dr. med. Bianca Link, Senior Physician at the University Children's Hospital, along with orthopedic specialists from the Balgrist University Hospital, Dr. med. Madeleine Schöni and K.D. honey. Thomas Beni work at Balgrist University Hospital.
Conservative (eg, shoe adjustment, splint placement) and surgical musculoskeletal treatment may be recommended for patients.
At the international level, rare diseases are also called “orphan diseases”. Congenital defects in the formation of connective tissue and bones (for example, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome or osteogenesis imperfecta), as well as metabolic disorders, lead to significant limitations in the patient's daily life. Although the disease affects many different organs, musculoskeletal complaints are perceived as particularly severe.
Various specialists (cardiologists, rheumatologists, endocrinologists, orthopedists) work closely with specialists in the field of rare diseases of the skeletal system and connective tissue. Dr. med. Bianca Link, Senior Physician at the University Children's Hospital, along with orthopedic specialists from the Balgrist University Hospital, Dr. med. Madeleine Schöni and K.D. honey. Thomas Beni work at Balgrist University Hospital.
Conservative (eg, shoe adjustment, splint placement) and surgical musculoskeletal treatment may be recommended for patients.
PRICES FOR TREATMENT AT BALGRIST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Cost is calculated individually for each patient. The price depends on the type of disease, complications, hospital's reputation, and doctor's experience. You can find out the exact cost of the procedures by sending us an application/request for a calculation.
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