University medicine for the musculoskeletal system
We offer you our expertise to support you in the diagnosis and treatment of your patients. Working together, we can offer patient-centred medicine and the best possible methods of treatment.
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Shoulder and Elbow
Pure evidence-based medicine for the conservative and surgical management of all shoulder and elbow problems.
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Hand
Highly specialised hand and peripheral nerve surgery, irrespective of the cause, problem or complexity of treatment.
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Spine
Highly specialised experts in spine surgery, covering the full spectrum of conservative and surgical treatment.
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Hip and Pelvis
Interdisciplinary treatment of all diseases and injuries of the hips and pelvis (joint preservation to prosthetic revision surgery).
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Knee
State-of-the-art treatment methods, surgical techniques, and therapy for injuries and diseases of the knee.
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Foot and Ankle
Highly specialised foot and ankle surgery based on the latest knowledge and methods.
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Tumors
Individualised diagnostic investigation and treatment of tumours of the musculosketal system, involving all the necessary disciplines.
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Pediatric Orthopedics
Holistic care of orthopaedic problems in growing children and adolescents, working together with the Zurich University Children’s Hospital.
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Technical Orthopedics
Targeted treatment and care of amputations, stump corrections, and diabetic foot surgery.
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Radiology
Diagnostic imaging of the musculoskeletal system with state-of-the-art MRI, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and X-ray equipment.
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Neuro-Urology
Treatment of conditions affecting the urinary tract and sex organs following injury to the nerve supply.
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Physical medicine and Rheumatology
Comprehensive, non-surgical diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system
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University Spine Centre
Interdisciplinary cooperation means that experts with different areas of special interest work closely together to provide the best possible therapeutic approach for patients with back problems.
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Spinal Cord Injury Centre
Interdisciplinary medical treatment and state-of-the-art training methods are based on the latest research findings.
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Chiropractic medicine
Diagnosis and treatment of functional disorders and pain in the musculoskeletal system, especially in the spine.
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Physiotherapy
Highly specialised therapy for orthopedic and rheumatological conditions, and spinal cord injuries.
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Sports medicine
Movement as a targeted treatment method, offering a wide range of well-researched training programmes, physiotherapy and sports therapy.
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Current news
During shoulder joint surgery, acne bacteria can enter the surgical field and cause devastating infections of the shoulder joint. Applying a commercial acne cream to the shoulder area before the operation can prevent this. This was the finding of a study conducted in Balgrist University Hospital, which has been awarded three prestigious prizes.
Balgrist University Hospital is opening the Ingenuity Lab for innovation in medical materials and technologies with a focus on orthopedic soft tissue research.
Balgrist University Hospital has opened OR-X (Operating Room X), its new surgical research and teaching center. In attendance at the opening were guests from the world of politics, healthcare, industry and medicine.
![[Translate to Englisch:] Gruppenfoto mit Prof. Mazda Farshad, Thomas Huggler, Prof. Philipp Fürnstahl und Sofie Perll im neuen OR-X (Operating Room X)](/fileadmin/_processed_/c/0/csm_OR-X-Gruppenfoto-Skalpell-mitLogo-Bildnachweis-highres_c89adaf50c.jpg)
The OR-X translational research center has reached its next milestone: after only 15 months of construction, the infrastructure is ready for test operations. It has been handed over by the project management team to the users at Balgrist University Hospital.
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Obligation to wear masks in case of cold symptoms
We ask all persons with cold symptoms to protect others from infection. Thank you for wearing a hygiene mask throughout the hospital.
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Balgrist University Hospital and the AO Foundation are entering into a collaboration to create synergies in the areas of research, innovation, and education.
Founded in 2017, the University Spine Center Zurich has been certified a "Surgical Spine Center of Excellence" by the spine society EuroSpine.
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The Swiss Innovation Agency (Innosuisse) is supporting the PROFICIENCY project with 6 million Swiss francs. The project constitutes a paradigm shift in education and training for surgeons. Innovative, simulator-supported practical training will replace advanced training in the operating room.
Construction work starts today on the OR-X, the new Translational Center for Surgery at Balgrist University Hospital. The test phase for the OR-X will be launched in the first quarter of 2023.
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Thanks to a cutting-edge new surgical technique, a patient with Dropped head syndrome was successfully treated without the necessity of me-tallic implants and fusion. The surgical technique was developed at the University Spine Center Zurich.