The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators
- indicators of blood coagulation
- x-ray of the limb
- CT examination (on indication 650€)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- consultation of the chief physician and all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray examination, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Orthopedics at the Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne offers the full range of highly accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. The specialization covers the treatment of pathologies of the upper and lower extremities. The department also includes an Emergency Service that works around the clock. The clinical practice is based on an interdisciplinary approach, which is why orthopedists, traumatologists, physiotherapists, rheumatologists and other doctors work hand in hand here. Due to the outstanding quality of medical services, the department has an excellent reputation throughout the country. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Carlo De Simoni.
The main goal of the department’s medical team is the most effective restoration of the patient's mobility and getting rid of the pain syndrome. To achieve this goal, the most modern and reliable treatment methods are applied – both conservative and surgical ones. If possible, the doctors try to eliminate the causes and clinical manifestations of the disease conservatively, but if such treatment does not give positive dynamics, then they resort to surgical interventions. Each patient benefits from an individual treatment regimen, which takes into account clinical indications, general health status, age and wishes of a particular patient.
The department’s range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of shoulder diseases
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder impingement syndrome
- Forearm calcification
- Biceps tendon lesions
- Shoulder instability
- Shoulder arthrosis
- Shoulder dislocation
- Diagnostics and treatment of elbow diseases
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Elbow bursitis
- Elbow dislocation
- Elbow fractures
- Diagnostics and treatment of hand diseases
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Rhysarthrosis and finger joint arthrosis
- Trigger fingers
- Hand fractures
- Hand ganglion
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Diagnostics and treatment of hip diseases
- Hip arthrosis
- Femoral head necrosis
- Hip dysplasia
- Hip fracture
- Hip impingement syndrome
- Diagnostics and treatment of knee diseases
- Knee arthrosis
- Meniscal tear and other meniscal lesions
- Anterior and/or posterior cruciate ligament tear
- Lateral ligament tear
- Diagnostics and treatment foot and ankle diseases
- Hallux valgus
- Hammer toes
- Ankle arthrosis
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Ligament lesions
- Ankle fractures
- Morton's neuroma
- Diagnostics and treatment of sports injuries
- Revision surgery of the upper and lower extremities
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Career
- 1981 - 1987 Study of Medicine at the Universities of Freiburg and Bern.
- 1989 - 1990 Assistant Physician, Department of General Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Wohlhausen.
- 1990 - 1992 Assistant Physician, Department of General Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne.
- 1992 - 1993 Assistant Physician of the Department of Orthopedics, Cantonal Hospital Solothurn.
- 1993 - 1996 Assistant Physician, Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Balgrist, Zurich.
- 1996 Assistant Physician, Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich.
- 1997 - 2001 Senior Physician, Department of Orthopedics, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne.
- 2001 - 2002 Leading Physician and Deputy Head of the Department of Orthopedics, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne.
- Head of the AZOT Center for Orthopedics and Traumatology.
Key Competencies
- Arthroscopic surgery.
- Knee and hip reconstructive surgery, knee and hip arthroplasty.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Medical Association of the Canton of Lucerne.
- Member of the Board of the German Arthroscopy Association.
- Society of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Sports Medicine.
- Swiss Society of Orthopedics.
- AOTK Knee Expert Group.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne is a private medical facility, the primary task of which is to provide excellent quality medical services in accordance with the standards of modern medicine. The history of the clinic has more than 100 years, so it has gained a strong reputation not only in Switzerland, but also far beyond its borders. The level of medical care in the clinic is controlled by a strict quality management system certified according to the requirements of ISO 9001.
The medical complex provides both diagnostics and treatment to about 12,600 inpatients and more than 91,000 outpatients every year. It is worth noting that the clinic is especially popular in the field of obstetrics. There are born about 800 babies in three delivery rooms of the clinic every year. The clinic includes 8 progressive operating rooms for classic open and sparing minimally invasive interventions.
The key areas of specialization of the clinic are orthopedics, spinal surgery, mammology, oncology, obstetrics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology and cardiology. Each medical specialty is represented by a separate department with a highly competent team of experienced doctors with in-depth knowledge in a particular medical field.
In addition to the outstanding quality of medical services, compassionate care and humane attitude, the patients will enjoy a pleasant atmosphere in the clinic itself, as well as beautiful natural landscapes overlooking the green areas and beautiful Lake Lucerne, opening from the windows of the patient rooms of the medical facility.
Photo: (с) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne live in comfortable rooms made in a modern design. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed with a comfortable orthopedic mattress, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV. If desired, Wi-Fi can be connected. The clinic also provides enhanced-comfort rooms 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:
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 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.