The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- general clinical examination
- X-ray of the hand and forearm
- neurological examination
- electromyography
- electrophysiology study
- nursing services
- treatment by leading experts
- elaboration of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Electroneuromyography (ENMG) (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Trauma and Hand Surgery at the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch provides the full range of medical services for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, as well as hand injuries and diseases. In addition, the department specializes in the treatment of highly severe injuries. The treatment is carried out both in inpatient and outpatient settings. The department is certified as the Supraregional Trauma Centre by the German Trauma Society. The department is headed by Dr. med. Uwe-Jens Tessmann.
The department widely applies arthroscopic interventions to treat joint injuries. During such operations, the surgeon performs a small incision, through which he inserts a miniature camera. This allows the doctor to visually control all the manipulations. Another incision serves for the insertion of miniature instruments into the joint area. Arthroscopic operations are sparing option of surgery, so in many cases the patient can be discharged on the second day after the operation. The department's surgeons perform such interventions for the treatment of knee meniscal injuries, osteochondritis dissecans, cartilage lesions and other pathological conditions.
The successful treatment of injuries requires an integrated approach – from the primary care to reintegration into everyday life. In this regard, the department's doctors offer not only treatment of injuries, but also follow-up rehabilitation measures, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychological support, comprehensive multimodal treatment (anesthesia, scar revision) and specialized rehabilitation (in cooperation with the Rehabilitation Centers).
To treat hand injuries, the department mostly uses microsurgical techniques. The department's surgeons also have extensive experience in the field of replantation surgery and reconstructive hand surgery. In this case, priority is given to the preservation of all functions of the hand. In addition to urgent interventions, the doctors also perform planned hand surgeries (many of which can be performed on an outpatient basis, without obligatory hospitalization). The doctors have special competencies in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers and Dupuytren's contracture.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Trauma surgery
- Treatment of bone fractures
- Treatment of occupational injuries or injuries sustained in traffic accidents
- Treatment of vertebral fractures, injuries and spinal instability
- Treatment of complications caused by spinal injuries (corrective osteotomy)
- Minimally invasive stabilization of vertebral fractures in osteoporosis by means of bone cement introduction
- Arthroscopic surgery of small and large joints (especially of the hand, knee, shoulder, elbow and hip joints)
- Emergency and intensive care in injuries
- Treatment of injuries in elderly patients (geriatric traumatology)
- Hand surgery
- Treatment of acute hand injuries (including microsurgical techniques)
- Hand replantation surgery
- Reconstructive hand surgery after injuries
- Planned hand interventions (for example, for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers, Dupuytren's contracture)
- Other medical services
Photo of the doctor: (c) Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch
About hospital
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany!
The hospital is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is an academic hospital of the Charite Medical Complex, which is one of the best in Europe and around the world. To provide its services to patients, the hospital has over 1000 beds, over 60 specialized departments, centers and institutes, including emergency service and a helipad, as well as 23 state-of-the-art operating rooms.
The medical institution presents almost all branches of modern medicine, many of which are certified by professional German societies (for example, certification of the German Cancer Society, German Diabetes Society).
The hospital diagnoses and treats about 52,000 inpatients and more than 144,000 outpatients every year. The medical services and patient care are provided by world-renowned highly competent doctors and qualified nursing staff. To achieve the best treatment results, the doctors of related medical disciplines work closely together and jointly develop optimal treatment regimens.
It is worth noting that the hospital is located in a beautiful green park area. In the immediate vicinity of the hospital one can find Buch Castle, Buch Forest and Barnim Nature Park. All this has a beneficial effect on patients, as they have the opportunity to stroll through beautiful places that inspire and help to gain strength for the successful overcoming of the therapeutic process.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch live in comfortable rooms made in bright colors. Each patient room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed with a system for calling nursing staff (this system also serves to use TV, radio, lamps), a bedside table, a locker for storing personal belongings, a TV, a radio. The hospital offers WI-FI.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day. Breakfast is served as a buffet with a wide selection of pastries, cereal, sausages and cheese. For lunch, the patients usually have a choice of three menus, including a vegetarian menu. Also, the patient can independently combine a lunch menu from various meat, fish and vegetarian dishes and side dishes. Dinner includes a standard menu and dishes that the patient can choose on his own to his taste.
In addition, the hospital houses a cozy cafe with an excellent assortment of pastries, fresh salads, sandwiches, as well as traditional Berlin dishes. Here you can enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee, hot tea or refreshment drinks.
Further details
Standard rooms include: