Diagnostic tests for spinal cord malignant tumor in Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden
Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden
Heiden, Switzerland
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158407
Dr. med. John-Christopher Ward
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 Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden provides the full range of effective surgical treatment of spinal injuries and diseases, including quality postoperative care. The clinical practice is mostly focused on minimally invasive procedures, which ensure the speedy recovery of patients. The long successful experience of the department’s doctors allows them to competently combine treatment methods for the achievement of optimal results. The department’s medical team specializes in the treatment of injuries and diseases of all regions of the spine – from the cervical to the sacrococcygeal. The department is headed by Dr. med. John-Christopher Ward.
The key attention in the department is paid to the treatment of herniated discs in the lumbar and cervical spine, pain syndromes in degeneration of the intervertebral discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, facet syndrome, facet joint arthrosis, spondylarthrosis and osteoporotic vertebral fractures.
The department’s range of medical services includes:
- Minimally invasive treatments
- Facet joint block for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
- Spinal root block for diagnostic purposes
- Provocative discography
- Percutaneous disc nucleoplasty
- Epidural spinal cord block
- Percutaneous sympathetic blockade
- Percutaneous radiofrequency sympathectomy
- Vertebroplasty
- Implantation of electrodes and pulse generators for spinal cord stimulation
- Open surgical techniques
- Microsurgical interventions on the intervertebral discs
- Microsurgical operation to eliminate spinal stenosis
- Fusion of separate vertebrae in case of spinal instability
- Dynamic stabilization
- Intervertebral disc prosthetic repair surgery
- Other therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
Professional Career
- Since August 2006 Work in the Department of Spinal Surgery at the Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden.
- July 1999 - July 2006 Partner Physician in Orthopedics, Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden and Hospital St. Gallen.
- November 1998 One-month internship at several Spine Surgery Centers in North America.
- 1997 One-month internship at the Department of Spinal Surgery, Queen's Medical Center, University of Nottingham.
- April 1995 - June 1999 Senior Physician, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen.
- July 1992 - March 1995 Assistant Physician in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- February 1995 Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
- February 1995 Doctorate, University of Bern.
- 1984 - 1995 Work as an Assistant Physician in Ospedale Bleniese, Ospedale San Giovanni, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen.
- 1984 State Examination in Medicine, University of Basel.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Swiss Society of Orthopedics (SGO).
- Association of Orthopedic Physicians of East Switzerland (CCA).
- Founding Member of the Swiss Society for Spinal Surgery (SGS).
- Founding Member of the International Society for Fracture Repair.
- Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- Medical Association of the Canton of St. Gallen.
- Medical Association of St. Gallen.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden is a leading private medical facility with exceptional competence in the diagnostics and treatment of the entire spectrum of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The patients can benefit from the services of the highly qualified doctors and attentive nursing staff who are focused on the health and safety of each patient.
The clinic can be proud of advanced medical technologies, since it uses innovative treatment methods that are available only in the best medical centers in Europe. The clinic has 5 excellently equipped operating rooms, which allows for surgical manipulations of any degree of complexity.
The clinic annually provides treatment to more than 2,400 inpatients. The doctors at the clinic work in interdisciplinary collaboration, which guarantees an effective result. Each patient receives an individual treatment regimen, taking into account the features of the course of the disease, individual clinical indicators, age, overall health.
Since 2010, the medical complex has been implementing a strict quality management system for medical service control. Every year, the clinic openly publishes success indicators of its clinical activities, which contributes to a serious competition with other medical facilities in Switzerland and Europe. Since 2008, the clinic has also been certified according to ISO 9001 standards for the outstanding quality of medical services.
A pleasant bonus for the patients will be the location of the clinic in a picturesque hilly area with beautiful views of Lake Constance.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden live in bright and comfortable rooms, with all the amenities for a comfortable stay. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed with an orthopedic mattress, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV. It is possible to connect to Wi-Fi. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. If desired, patients can live in enhanced-comfort rooms, which are additionally equipped 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.
