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The program includes:
- Primary presentation in the clinic
- medical history, including family history
- complex neurological and orthopedic examinations
- CT / MRI / X-ray examination
- complex neurophysiological examinations
- individual rehabilitation program, which includes:
- Wii Fit training in the use of the balance
- neuropsychological therapy
- functional therapy of the upper extremities (ArmeoSpring)
- kinesitherapy (physiotherapy)
- biocontrol with feedback
- healing deep muscle massage
- acupuncture of spasticity and pain syndromes
- occupational therapy
- psycho-educational classes
- Individual physiotherapy
- microcurrent treatment
- fangotherapy / cryotherapy
- antispasmodic drug therapy
- mobilization of limb joints
- hydrotherapy / massage therapy / reflexology
- training on special trainers
- and etc.
- nurses care
- stay in the hospital with full board
- symptomatic and drug therapy
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About the department
The Department of Orthopedic Rehabilitation at the MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Wismar offers the full range of modern rehabilitation measures for pain relief and elimination of movement disorders caused by diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. The department's specialists most often have to deal with the rehabilitation treatment of patients after surgery for spinal disc herniation and spinal fractures, joint replacement surgery, limb amputation surgery, as well as rehabilitation of patients with back pain and rheumatic diseases. The department successfully uses such rehabilitation measures as therapeutic exercises, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and medical training therapy. Whenever required, the patients are provided with psychological care aimed at motivating them for a successful treatment outcome. The department's special offer is medical profession-oriented rehabilitation.
The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Ralph Kayser. The specialist has vast clinical experience in the field of his competence, which he has gained working in the best university hospitals in Germany, including the Charite University Hospital Berlin, the University Hospital Leipzig and the University Hospital Greifswald.
The primary goal of the department's rehabilitation therapists is to improve the functions of the affected spinal joints or segments, improve the patient's mobility and, accordingly, ensure his maximum independence. An important component of successful rehabilitation is the determination of specific goals, which must be achieved during the treatment process, taking into account the rehabilitation potential of the patient. The key role is given to the goals related to professional activities and human health. The rehabilitation treatment for the patients of working age primarily aims to return a person to work as soon as possible, while the main goal of the rehabilitation of older patients is to achieve maximum independence in everyday life and performance of everyday tasks.
The department's rehabilitation therapists are convinced that the achievement of the best result of the rehabilitation treatment is possible only with the use of a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, therefore, the whole team of specialists cooperates closely in the process of rehabilitation. The medical team consists of a highly-specialized orthopedist, physiotherapist, ergotherapist, a specialist in the field of medical profession-oriented rehabilitation and a psychologist. When providing rehabilitation, the specialists use only the most modern and the most effective therapeutic techniques, which have received wide recognition in countries with developed medicine. The required set of rehabilitation measures and the intensity of training are determined for each patient individually, taking into account the current clinical protocols. An important component of the rehabilitation treatment is a special training for patients, during which they learn about the specifics of their disease, further steps to maintain and consolidate the results of rehabilitation upon their homecoming.
The department specializes in the rehabilitation of patients after the following musculoskeletal diseases and injuries:
- Conditions after surgery for spinal disc herniation and spinal fusion
- Conditions after surgery for bone and joint diseases, including after joint replacement surgery
- Conditions after limb amputation
- Conditions after surgery for rheumatic diseases
- Intervertebral disc disease
- Occupational diseases caused by mechanical or physical influence on the musculoskeletal system
- Intervertebral disc disorders
- Occupational diseases caused by mechanical or physical impact on the musculoskeletal system
- Musculoskeletal malignancies, as well as pathological conditions after surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer
- Chronic spinal and pelvic pain
- Degenerative diseases of the spine and joints
- Consequences of congenital and acquired musculoskeletal deformities
- Bone fractures in the limbs, spine and pelvis
- Functional disorders of the spine and joints
- Myofascial pain syndromes
- Osteoporosis
- Postoperative mobility limitation in the patients after surgery on the spine and limbs
- Primary and secondary muscle trauma
- Consequences of accidents, including sports injuries of the entire musculoskeletal system
- Nerve compression syndromes
- Wound healing disorders, including the consequences of burns
- Other orthopedic diseases and injuries
Curriculum vitae
Prof. Dr. med. Ralph Kayser is the Chief Physician of the Department of Orthopedic Rehabilitation at the MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Wismar. The doctor is a top-class specialist in the field of orthopedics, traumatology, as well as in the field of rehabilitation of patients with diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Ralph Kayser is Extraordinary Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the Ernst Moritz Arndt University of Greifswald. His special research focuses include experimental ultrasound diagnostics, special spinal surgery, as well as conservative and minimally invasive treatment of spinal diseases.
Prof. Ralph Kayser studied Human Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine at Humboldt University of Berlin (1987 - 1994). This was followed by professional clinical training as Assistant Physician in the Department of Orthopedics at the University Hospital Magdeburg and at the Central Clinic Bad Berka. In 2000, the doctor had his board certification in orthopedics. After working in the Department of Orthopedics at the University Hospital Leipzig and the Municipal Hospital Dessau (most recently Senior Physician with management responsibilities), he completed additional training in orthopedics and traumatology at the Charite University Hospital Berlin. In 2006, he had habilitation and took the position of Senior Physician at the Center for Special Musculoskeletal Surgery in the Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Traumatology at the Charite University Hospital Berlin. From 2008 to 2012, Prof. Ralph Kayser worked as Deputy Head of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery at the University Hospital Greifswald. In 2011, the specialist ranked first in the list of W2 professors in orthopedics with a special focus on spinal surgery at the University Hospital Greifswald. In 2013, he was appointed as Extraordinary Professor and until 2014 held the position of the Head of the Department of Orthopedics at the Vivantes Friedrichshain Hospital.
Prof. Ralph Kayser is a member of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma (DGOOC), the Professional Association of Specialists in Orthopedics and Traumatology (BVOU), the German Society for Spine Surgery (DWG) and the German Society for Manual Medicine. In addition, the specialist holds the position of Deputy Head of the Commission on "Conservative Therapy for Spinal Diseases" of the German Society for Spine Surgery (DWG).
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About hospital
The MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Wismar was opened on October 7, 1996, and since that time has ranked among the top rehabilitation medical facilities in Germany. The clinic is part of the well-known MEDIAN Kliniken Group, which has the status of one of the best providers of medical services not only nationwide, but also in the European medical arena. The medical facility specializes in the rehabilitation of patients after musculoskeletal diseases and injuries, as well as in the rehabilitation of patients with psychosomatic disorders. In addition, the competence of the medical center includes the rehabilitation of patients after severe burn injuries.
Each patient of the clinic is provided with an individual rehabilitation program elaborated on the basis of particular clinical indications and needs of the patient. The rehabilitation program aims to maximally eliminate movement restrictions and relieve pain. Prior to any treatment measures, the specialists of the medical facility determine specific goals of rehabilitation, which ultimately should provide the patient with maximum independence in everyday life and a decent quality of life. In the case of rehabilitation of young people with diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, the doctors can offer medical profession-oriented rehabilitation aimed at reintegrating the patient into professional life. With appropriate clinical indications, it is possible to provide rehabilitation on an outpatient basis.
The clinic has modern infrastructure for effective and high-quality rehabilitation. The health of the patients with orthopedic diseases and psychosomatic disorders is in good hands of the highly qualified team of specialists, consisting of orthopedists, physiotherapists, sports therapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, psychologists and nursing staff, who provide the best possible care. The medical staff surrounds the patient with care, shows humanity and understanding, which has a beneficial effect on the rehabilitation process.
The excellent quality of rehabilitation services in the clinic is awarded with many prestigious certificates, such as ISO, TÜV Rheinland certificates, DEGEMED certificate of the German Society for Medical Rehabilitation and others. The clinic is proud that every year it helps thousands of patients to recover and live a full life again.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Wismar live in comfortable single rooms made in a modern and cozy design. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. Many patient rooms are specially equipped in order to meet the needs of people with disabilities. The standard patient room furnishings include an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a telephone and a TV. The patient rooms also have Wi-Fi.
If desired, the patients can live in enhanced-comfort rooms. They are additionally equipped with upholstered furniture, a mini fridge and a safe for storing valuables.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day. The patients have a daily choice of three menus for lunch, as well as buffet breakfast and dinner. If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During an outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.