The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- history taking
- general clinical examination
- MRI/X-ray of the hand and forearm
- neurological examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- indicators blood coagulation
- electromyogrphy
- electrophysiology
- general blood analysis
- preparation of pre-operational standard
- endiscopic surgery
- symptomatic therapy
- full board clinic stay for up to 4 days
- cost of required medications
- nursing staff services
- elaboration of further recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Electroneuromyography (ENMG) (if available)
Service
You may also book:
About the department
The Hand Center offers the following services:
- Diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical procedures for treatment of the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow
- Peripheral neurosurgery and microsurgery:
- Treatment of pinched nerves
- Microsurgical recovery from/after
- Hand and foot injuries
- Treatment of fresh injuries of joint structures, tendons and nerves of the hand, wrist and forearm
- Surgical and conservative treatment of fractures, especially of the distal radius fractures
- Treatment of the sequelae of injuries of the skeleton and soft tissues aimed at restoring and improving the hand functions
- Wrist arthroscopy and arthroscopic surgery
- Arthroplasty and arthrodesis in case of rheumatism and arthrosis of the hand and the wrist
- Treatment of Dupuytren's contracture (open and minimally invasive method) and hand tumors
- Diagnostic ultrasound and image transfer analysis with controlled infiltration
If you suffer from hand pain, we also use ergotherapy, physical therapy, prescribe bone splint, and other aids.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
Some prefer to solve their health problems and receive healthcare abroad, for example, in Switzerland. Since 2002, Swiss hospital Klinik Birshof belongs to Hirslanden, the first group of private healthcare facilities in Switzerland. The merger of the former private hospitals of the country has given important impetus to the Swiss healthcare system and indicated the further direction to move into the future. Modern healthcare has become so complex that individual initiatives have now become pointless. Anyone who wants to provide medical services at the highest level should be able to work interdisciplinary and use efforts in an optimum way. Hirslanden is managed on private economic principles. The success of this group of private healthcare facilities is based on high motivation, flexibility and transparency, as well as on lifelong education, professional development of staff, and active exchange of experience and skills.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The Birshof Private Clinic has 48 contemporary single and double rooms designed with the idea of creating a pleasant atmosphere. The amenities include:
- electric adjustable beds that can be extended where necessary,
- a bathroom with a toilet and a shower. Terry towelling and soap are at your disposal. A hairdryer can be provided in the department upon request. The patients who have extended or private health insurance get shower gel and body lotion,
- a wardrobe with a locker for storage of personal items or small amounts of cash. Please leave your valuables (such as jewellery) at home,
- a personal direct dial phone,
- a radio and a TV with a wide selection of national and international channels,
- the Internet and e-mail. Any analogue mobile phone sockets can be used for laptops. Please check if your laptop has an analogue modem.
The staff will take care of your cut flowers. Potted plants are not allowed for reasons of hygiene.
Please note that smoking in public areas and patient rooms (including balconies) is prohibited.
The clinic offers single and double rooms. If you choose a single room, an accompanying person will be able to stay with you. A double room is shared with a patient of the same gender.
The enhanced comfort rooms are equipped with a safety box, a fridge 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:
Religion
Christian priests are available for the patients at any time. Representatives of other religions may be requested at any time.
Accompanying person
Your companion may stay with you in your room or at a hotel of your choice during the fixed program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel during the outpatient program. Our employees will support you for selecting the best option.