About the Department of Orthopedic Rehabilitation at MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Kalbe
The Department of Orthopedic Rehabilitation at the MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Kalbe specializes in the comprehensive rehabilitation treatment of patients after diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, surgical interventions for joint replacement, spinal diseases and injuries, rheumatic lesions of the musculoskeletal system. The key task of the doctors during orthopedic rehabilitation is to restore the patient's mobility and eliminate pain. Occupational therapy is also an integral part of rehabilitation treatment. It is aimed at the restoration of ability to self-care and housekeeping. The young patients are offered medical profession-oriented rehabilitation for the provision of an opportunity for reintegration into professional life. Each rehabilitation program is unique and combines an optimal set of therapeutic measures with a specific intensity and frequency of procedures. The department is headed by Dr. med. Matthias Fischer.
The department has an excellent technical base for various diagnostic tests, which are required both when the patient is admitted to the department to assess his current state of health and to monitor the patient's progress during the rehabilitation treatment. The patients most often need to undergo such diagnostic tests as x-ray examination, ultrasound scanning, isokinetic muscle testing, electrocardiography, pulmonary function testing and various laboratory tests.
During orthopedic rehabilitation, most patients are indicated such therapeutic measures as therapeutic exercises with a dosed load in accordance with the patient's rehabilitation potential, physiotherapy, water aerobics, massage, manual therapy, ergotherapy, pain therapy for severe pain, etc. All the treatments are carried out under close medical supervision, which eliminates any risks to the patient's health. The department's competent psychologists regularly hold individual consultations with patients, during which they use special techniques to motivate, form a positive attitude towards a favorable treatment outcome. In addition, the rehabilitation therapists support the involvement of patients' relatives in the therapeutic process.
The department specializes in the rehabilitation of patients after the following musculoskeletal diseases and injuries:
- Conditions after surgery for herniated discs
- Conditions after surgery in all areas of the musculoskeletal system, including joint replacement surgery
- Conditions after limb amputation
- Conditions after surgery for spinal diseases
- Conditions after surgery for rheumatic diseases
- Conditions after surgery for removal of musculoskeletal malignant tumors
- Bone fractures, including spinal fractures
- Consequences of congenital and acquired musculoskeletal deformities
- Degenerative and chronic diseases of the joints and spine, including rheumatic lesions
- Osteoporosis
- Functional musculoskeletal disorders
- Consequences of injuries, including sports injuries of the entire musculoskeletal system
- Various types of soft tissue rheumatism
- Chronic pain
- Other diseases and injuries
The department's diagnostic and therapeutic options include:
- Diagnostic tests
- Laboratory tests
- X-ray examination
- Ultrasound scanning
- Isokinetic muscle testing
- Electrocardiography
- 24-hour Holter monitoring
- 24-hour blood pressure monitoring
- Pulmonary function testing
- Bioelectrical impedance analysis
- Assessment of the patient's psychological state
- Rehabilitation methods
- Therapeutic exercises, including training on the innovative computerized MILON and ISOMED exercise equipment
- Kinesiotherapy
- Manual therapy
- Classic and lymphatic drainage massage
- Physiotherapy (hydrotherapy, including the Flow Jet water treatment to restore balance, electrotherapy, thermotherapy, inhalation therapy, etc.)
- Ultrasound therapy
- Ergotherapy
- Pain therapy
- Medical profession-oriented rehabilitation (with simulated workplace)
- Psychotherapy
- Osteopathy
- Naturopathy
- Diet therapy
- Other medical services
Photo of the doctor: (c) MEDIAN Klinik Kalbe