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Surgical resection of chordoma of the sacrum (207419) | Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern - BookingHealth
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Surgical resection of chordoma of the sacrum

Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern

Bern, Switzerland
Program id # 207419
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Dr. med. Bernhard Christen
Department of Orthopedics
Specialized in: orthopedics

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • clinical history taking
  • physical examination
  • review of medical records
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • general urine analysis
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
    • tumor markers
    • indicators of inflammation
    • indicators blood coagulation
  • CT/MRI scan  of the sacrum
  • biopsy and histological examination
  • preoperative care
  • resection of tumor
  • histologically and immunohistochemically examination of the removed tissues
  • symptomatic treatment
  • control examinations
  • the cost of essential medicines and materials
  • nursing services
  • full hospital accommodation
  • explanation of future recommendations

 

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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 Orthopedics at the Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern offers the full range of medical services for patients with musculoskeletal diseases. The medical facility specializes in the conservative and surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle, including revision surgery. An experienced and highly qualified team of orthopedic surgeons work for the benefit of their patients. Each expert has competence in the surgical treatment of a particular joint, for example, only the knee or only the shoulder, due to which operations are performed with excellent results. The favorable outcome of treatment is also facilitated by the excellent technical base, state-of-the-art tools of the operating rooms in the department. The department is headed by Dr. med. Bernhard Christen.

The therapeutic process begins with the comprehensive diagnostics, which gives the doctor a complete picture of the condition of the joint. Considering all the clinical indications, the doctor decides on the most suitable treatment tactics – this can be drug therapy in combination with physiotherapeutic treatment, surgical treatment. The specialists of the department offer an individual approach to all patients, and therefore they achieve the outstanding results. When providing treatment, the doctors set themselves the goal of not only relieving the patient from pain, but also to guarantee the restoration of joint function, including for sports.

It is worth noting that the key focus of the department’s work is the hip endoprosthetics. The department is the leading center of the canton of Bern in this medical field. It uses the very latest surgical techniques, advanced surgical equipment, including automated three-dimensional planning devices and navigation systems. Recently, the department has also widely practiced robot-assisted surgery (MAKO system).

The department’s therapeutic range of services includes:

  • Diagnosешсs and treatment of diseases and injuries of the shoulder and elbow
    • Arthroscopic surgery for compression syndromes, tendon rupture, joint instability
    • Open interventions for tendon rupture, joint instability and arthrosis
    • Shoulder prosthetics in elderly patients
    • Bone fractures in the shoulder and elbow
    • Shoulder and elbow stiffness
    • Infectious lesions of the shoulder and elbow 
  • Diagnostics and treatment of diseases and injuries of the hip
    • Arthroscopic hip surgery
    • Surgical treatment of hip dislocation
    • Surgical treatment of hip impingement syndrome 
    • Cartilage smoothing (arthroscopic surgery)
    • Tendon injuries
    • Total hip replacement surgery
    • Revision hip replacement surgery
    • Robot-assisted surgical treatment of the hip using the MAKO technique
    • Minimally invasive surgical methods for the treatment of hip diseases 
    • Revision surgery for hip infection 
  • Diagnostics and treatment of diseases and injuries of the knee
    • Arthroscopic meniscal surgery
    • Meniscal repair using suturing, meniscal root fixation
    • Plastic surgery of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligament
    • Cartilage smoothing (arthroscopic surgery)
    • Cartilage reparative regeneration (microfracturing, AMIC procedure)
    • Cartilage transplantation
    • Stabilization of the lateral ligaments of the knee
    • Treatment of patellar lesions
    • Prosthetics of the patellofemoral segment of the joint
    • Total knee replacement surgery
    • Revision knee replacement surgery
    • Robot-assisted interventions for knee replacement surgery
  • Foot and ankle surgery
    • Foot deformities
    • Hallux valgus
    • Hammer and claw toes
    • Toe arthritis
    • Metatarsal arthrosis and instability
    • Ankle and subtalar joint arthrosis
    • Flat feet
    • Hollow foot
    • Foot tendon injuries
    • Foot ligament injuries
    • Rheumatic lesions of the foot
    • Corrective osteotomy
    • Arthroscopic foot surgery
    • Minimally invasive foot surgery
    • Cartilage reconstruction
    • Ankle, big toe joint endoprosthetics
    • Foot fractures
  • Other medical services

Curriculum vitae

Higher and Postgraduate Education

  • 1991 - 2001 Postgraduate Education in Health Management NDS MiG IV, University of Bern. Master of Health Management.
  • 1982 State Exam in Medicine.
  • 1997 - 1982 Study of Human Medicine, University of Bern.

Professional Career

  • 1997 - 2002 Leading Physician and Administrative Director for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgery, Spital Bern Ziegler.
  • 1996 Fellow, Shoulder Surgery, University Hospital Balgrist, Zürich.
  • 1992 - 1997 Senior Physician, Department of Orthopedics, Bürgerspital Solothurn.
  • 1992 Work as an Assistant Physician and Military Training.

Memberships in Professional Societies

  • Berne Society of Orthopedics (BGO), President (2003 - 2009).
  • Medical Association of Bern.
  • Medical Association of the Canton of Bern.
  • Swiss Orthopedic Club for Exchange and Continuing Education (SOCA).
  • Swiss Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, President (2012 - 2014).
  • Swiss Society of Traumatology and Insurance Medicine (SGTV).
  • Foederatio Medicorum Chirurgicorum Helvetica (FMCH).
  • Association of Swiss Doctors (FMH).
  • Akademy of the Working Group on Endoprosthetics (AE).
  • German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery (DGOU).
  • European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA).
  • European Knee Society (EKS).
  • American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).

Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG 


About hospital

The Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern enjoys the status of a modern medical facility, which work is based on the highest medical standards, a humane and respectful attitude towards patients. The history of the health facility began back in 1888, when it functioned with the assistance of the Deaconess Foundation. In 2002, the hospital became part of the well-known Network of Swiss Hirslanden Medical Centers, which diagnose and treat patients in all fields of modern medicine. The Hirslanden Network has 18 clinics across the country. The hospital has 163 beds for the hospitalization of patients. The medical complex also includes 7 high-tech operating rooms and 4 excellently equipped delivery rooms. 

The hospital’s key areas of specialization are orthopedics and traumatology, spinal surgery, gynecology and obstetrics.

The quality of medical services is monitored through an effective quality management system. Since 2010, the hospital regularly openly publishes all indicators of clinical activities, which helps to increase patient confidence.

The hospital is located in the central and at the same time quiet part of the beautiful Swiss city of Bern. The windows of the patient's rooms overlook the beautiful views of the Old City and fascinating alpine landscapes. The medical institution is also proud of its own spacious garden where one can stroll along the pond, relax and gain strength. All these details, combined with the excellent quality of medical service, guarantee the best treatment results and comfort.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern 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, a bedside table, a table, a chair, an armchair, a TV and a telephone. If desired, one can connect to Wi-Fi. The hospital also offers accommodation in the enhanced-comfort patient wards, 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 room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.

Hotel

During the outpatient program, the patient may stay at the hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.