Orthopaedics deals with acute and chronic diseases and malformations of the musculoskeletal system. This includes the bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
The most common joint disease is osteoarthritis, a progressive loss of cartilage that leads to increased joint pain and impaired movement over the course of the disease. Symptoms can be kept under control with modern therapy options. An early start to treatment may delay the progression of the disease and thus avoid the need for an artificial joint to be implanted. If conservative therapies fail to achieve the desired results and the pain and impairments significantly reduce the patient’s quality of life, surgical intervention may need to be considered. This includes joint arthroscopy, joint-preserving surgery or replacement with an artificial joint.
With its two joint practices – the Gelenkzentrum and the Arthrose Clinic – the Privatklinik Bethanien has several specialists in residence who look after the shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, ankle or joints in the foot, with the aim of relieving pain and restoring mobility. Western surgery is combined with acupuncture from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
The Arthrose Clinic is an in-house practice with several doctors, including Drs Plaschy, Frey and Schmied. They treat joint problems at any age. Special fields include the treatment of sports injuries and their consequential damage to the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee.
Privatklinik Bethanien
Toblerstrasse 51
8044 Zürich
The Gelenkzentrum Zürich is an in-house practice where several renowned specialists work. The well-established team of doctors is complemented by a specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The combination of Western surgery with acupuncture from Traditional Chinese Medicine has proven successful.
The Gelenkzentrum Zürich specialises in the surgical treatment of the hip, knee, shoulder, ankle and foot.
Privatklinik Bethanien
Toblerstrasse 51
8044 Zürich
