Technical orthopaedics
Diabetic foot, amputation and stump surgery & orthopaedic aids
Balgrist University Hospital is highly specialised in amputation, stump and diabetic foot surgery. Furthermore, with the cooperation of the hospitals own orthopaedic technicians and orthopaedic shoe makers, we can make all kinds of orthopaedic aids. This integral approach to care means that you, the patient, can benefit from the best personalised care possible, and our specialised physiotherapists and occupational therapists will ensure that your rehabilitation is as successful as possible. Treatments / Procedures
Balgrist University Hospital provides comprehensive care for patients with temporary or permanent damage to the musculoskeletal system: orthopaedic technicians, orthopaedic shoe makers, plaster technicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers work together closely in teams to provide you, the patient, with support in all aspects of your care. All orthopaedic aids are tailor-made to suit your needs and manufactured under medical supervision. Their serviceability is then checked. - Prostheses
- Orthoses (splints)
- Corsets and orthopaedic girdles
- Compression stockings
- Bandages
- Sitting aids
- Wheelchairs
- Pressure garments for burn victims
- Insoles, orthopaedic adaptation of shoes, custom-made orthopaedic shoes
Patients with diabetic foot problems (ulcers, infections, Charcot foot, gangrene) are given comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care comprising modern wound treatment methods, total contact casting, orthopaedic shoes that take account of the risk level and any surgical procedures required (correction of deformities, resection
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