Diagnostic tests for ependymoma in Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham
Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham
Cham, Switzerland
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606844
Dr. med. Oliver Knutti
Department of Spinal Surgery
Specialized in: spinal surgery The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- general neurological examination
- neuropsychological tests
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- inflammatory indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of coagulation of blood
- tumor markers
- CT scan of spinal cord (on indication 650 €)
- MRI scan of spinal cord (on indication 1200 €)
- biopsy with histological examination (on indication 2500 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- written statement
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- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Spinal Surgery at the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham offers all the options of modern medicine in the area of its specialization. The key focus in clinical practice is on minimally invasive spinal surgery and pain management in chronic back pain. The department is headed Dr. med. Oliver Knutti.
The treatment tactics are developed for each patient individually, according to the results of exhaustive diagnostics – study of medical history, general examination of the spine, imaging tests (radiography, CT, MRI). The purpose of the treatment is to eliminate pain and ensure maximum freedom of movement.
The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of the following spinal pathologies:
- Cervical disc herniation
- Lumbar disc herniation
- Spinal stenosis
- Facet joint osteoarthritis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Vertebral fractures
- Synovial cysts
- Other diseases
The therapeutic service range of the department includes:
- Conservative therapy
- Drug therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Osteopathy
- Acupuncture
- Manual therapy
- Interventional pain therapy (local drug infiltration)
- Epidural infiltration (mostly performed for cervical and lumbar disc herniation, as well as for spinal stenosis)
- Nerve root infiltration (most often used for cervical and lumbar disc herniation, as well as for spinal stenosis)
- Facet joint infiltration (used for osteoarthritis of the intervertebral joints or spinal canal stenosis)
- Minimally invasive thoracic and lumbar decompression (the intervention is carried out on an inpatient basis, and its duration is about 60 minutes)
- Minimally invasive spinal fusion for spinal stabilization (the intervention is carried out on an inpatient basis, and its duration is from 90 to 120 minutes)
- Minimally invasive kyphoplasty for the treatment of vertebral fractures, particularly in osteoporosis (the intervention is carried out on an inpatient basis, and its duration is about 45 minutes)
- Other treatment methods
Curriculum vitae
Clinical Interests
- General neurosurgery.
- Spinal surgery.
- Treatment of cerebrospinal fluid circulation disorders.
- Treatment of chronic back pain.
Professional Career
- 1999 - 2002 Work in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Bern.
- 1996 - 1998 Senior Physician in the Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital Chur.
- 1996 Work in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Zurich.
- 1995 Department of Surgery, Stadtspital Waid, Switzerland.
- 1991 - 1994 Work in the Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital Aarau.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 1998 - 1999 Board certification in Neurosurgery, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- 1990 Doctoral thesis defense.
- 1984 - 1990 Study of Human Medicine at the Universities of Lausanne and Zurich.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- Swiss Society of Neurosurgery.
- Medical Association of the Canton of Zug.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham provides the high-quality medical services both in the region and throughout the country. The medical complex is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which is known throughout Europe for its extremely high treatment success rates. The key areas of specialization of the clinic in Cham include general surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, orthopedics and spinal surgery. The medical facility also has a 24-hour emergency service. The surgical treatment is provided in 4 operating rooms equipped with the latest technology.
The health of the patients is in the good hands of an experienced team of about 100 specialized doctors. The experts of the medical facility admit for the diagnostics and treatment about 4,100 inpatients and more than 7,000 outpatients every year. The clinic has 65 beds for patient hospitalization. The Department of Obstetrics is known for exceptional competence and impeccable service – about 470 babies are born here every year.
The quality of medical and nursing services is regulated by a special quality management system, which has been certified since 2002 in accordance with the requirements of the European standard ISO 9001 (re-certification of ISO 9001:2015 in 2018).
The clinic is located in a building with a unique architectural design and properly thought-out interior. The patients live in conditions resembling a high-class hotel, so they feel as comfortable as possible here. The quiet and peaceful environment of the clinic contributes to the pacification and rapid recovery of patients.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham live in comfortable single, double and quadruple rooms with all necessary amenities. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe with a locker, a table and chairs, a TV with a large selection of national and international channels, and a telephone (mobile phones are not allowed in specially designated areas of the clinic). There is also Wi-Fi access in the patient rooms. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of the clinic and on its territory. If desired, the patient can live in an enhanced-comfort room with a safe, a refrigerator and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV
Religion
The religious services can be provided upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with the patient in the patient room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.
