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)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Traumatology, Hand Surgery at the University Hospital Duesseldorf offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of injuries of any severity. The specialists of the department have outstanding experience in the treatment of multiple injuries. If necessary, all the necessary doctors from the related fields will be involved in the treatment process. In addition, the department’s competence allows to perform all modern osteosynthesis procedures, including minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures, as well as shoulder, hip and knee replacement surgery. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med.
Joachim Windolf.
The main specialization of the department is medical care for patients with injuries of the upper and lower extremities, spine and pelvis. The department is also certified for the treatment of industrial injuries. The successful clinical practice of the department is based on the use of classical and innovative conservative, as well as operational methods that provide the optimal result. In addition, a feature of the department is a state-of-the-art room for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which promotes wound healing.
The service range of the department includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of polytrauma
- Hand surgery
- Conservative and surgical treatment of hand fractures
- Hand replantation after traumatic amputation
- Microsurgical interventions
- Conservative and surgical treatment of hand diseases (for example, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers, Dupuytren contractures)
- Treatment of rheumatic lesions of the hand (including joint replacement surgery)
- Reconstruction of the tendons and nerves of the hand
- Reconstructive surgery in complex hand injuries, injuries of the main nerve trunk of the hand, hand tumors
- Arthroscopic interventions
- Joint surgery
- Arthroscopic knee surgery with the restoration or resection of the meniscus
- Surgery to replace the anterior and posterior cruciate ligament
- Various treatments for cartilage damages
- Interventions to stabilize shoulder (open and arthroscopic)
- Spinal surgery
- Pelvic surgery
- Diagnostics and treatment of injuries in children and adolescents
- Conservative and surgical treatment of bone fractures
- Conservative and surgical treatment of soft tissue lesions
- Conservative and surgical treatment of fractures in adults
- Medical care in industrial injuries
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- 24-hour emergency medical care
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
- Study of Medicine, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt.
- 1986 Doctoral thesis defense and admission to medical practice.
- 1996 Habilitation.
- Qualified as a Medical Specialist in Surgery, Traumatology, Hand Surgery and Orthopedics.
- 1999 - 2001 Acting Head of the Department of Traumatology, Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery at the University Hospital Frankfurt.
- 2001 - 2005 Deputy Head of the Department of Traumatology, Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery at the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf.
- Since 2005, Professor in Traumatology, Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, as well as the Head of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Traumatology, Hand Surgery at the University Hospital Duesseldorf.
- 2008 - 2016 Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf.
Memberships
- Since 2008, Board Member of the German Society of Hand Surgery (President of the Conference 2013).
- Since 2012, Board Member of the German Society of Traumatology (since 2018, President).
- Since 2017, Board Member of the University.
Main Clinical Focuses
- Polytrauma treatment.
- Pelvic and spinal surgery.
- Hand surgery.
Main Research Focuses
- Posttraumatic immune dysregulation.
- Fracture healing.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf
About hospital
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals!
The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is one of the largest and most prestigious medical institutions in Germany and Europe.
Modern, safe and sparing diagnostic and therapeutic methods guarantee effective treatment of various diseases and their consequences. All therapeutic processes are based on an interdisciplinary approach, which provides comprehensive medical care and optimal treatment result. Obviously, one of the key roles in the successful clinical practice of the medical institution is played by a highly qualified medical personnel, which consists of the best world-class doctors. The hospital also has a special advantage due to the structured equipment with the innovative medical technologies.
The hospital presents almost all fields of modern medicine. Special attention should be given to such focuses as oncology and hematology, stem cell transplantation, neurosurgery and neurology, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, hepatology, kidney transplantation, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, pediatric surgery, pediatric oncology, etc.
In addition to the outstanding quality of medical services, the hospital guarantees each patient an attentive care, friendly atmosphere, as well as sensitive and respectful attitude.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Duesseldorf live in comfortable single, double and triple rooms. The patient rooms are made in bright colors and modern design. The room furnishing includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a telephone, a multimedia device (TV, radio, Internet access), a table and chairs for receiving visitors. To use the phone and multimedia device, the patient should have a special chip card, which can be purchased at the reception. In the pediatric departments multimedia device can be used for free.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered a varied, tasty and healthy diet. Every day there are three menus to choose from for adults and four menus to choose from for children, while it is possible to develop an individual menu. When pre-ordering, the international patients may have dishes of various cuisines of the world, for example, Asian and African cuisine. If a patient needs a diet in accordance with the clinical indications, he will be provided with a special diet menu, including drinks.
Every day, the nurses inform the kitchen workers about the patient wishes using an electronic data processing system. Immediately before serving food, there are printed special cards, which indicate for which patient this or that dish is intended.
Also, the hospital houses a cafeteria with a rich selection of delicious, healthy dishes, snacks and drinks.
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.
The hospital offers a full range of laboratory tests (general, hormonal, tests for infections, antibodies, tumor markers, etc.), genetic tests, various modifications of ultrasound scans, CT scans, MRI and PET / CT, angiography, myelography, biopsy and other examinations. Treatment with medications, endoscopic and robotic operations, stereotaxic interventions is carried out here, modern types of radiation therapy are also used. The hospital offers patients all the necessary therapeutic techniques.
- Dermatosurgery
- Skull base surgery
- Gastric bypass and bandage
- Removal of lung metastases
- Interventions on the spine
These are skin cancer (including melanoma), head and neck tumors, pathological changes in the chest (including funnel chest), obesity, liver diseases, HIV and other infectious diseases, varicose veins, aortic aneurysm, carotid artery stenosis, joint diseases and other pathologies.
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Endocrinology and diabetology
- Orthopedics and traumatology
Over 800 highly qualified physicians work at the hospital.