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 blood test
- tumor markers
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- CT/MRI of the hand (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 650/1200 €)
- biopsy with histological study (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 2500 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- services of all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Photo of the affected area(s)
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About the department
The Department of Traumatology, Hand Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University Hospital Würzburg covers the whole range of services in these fields. The department specializes in joint replacement, treatment of tumors of the musculoskeletal system, endoscopic treatment methods for spinal injuries, arthroscopic treatment of joints, etc. The department is also a recognized Center for Sports Orthopedics. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Rainer H. Meffert.
The service range in the field of traumatology and reconstructive surgery includes:
- Treatment of patients with polytrauma and severe injuries
- Treatment of spinal injuries using endoscopic techniques and correction of wrongly fused spinal fractures
- Pelvic and acetabular injuries
- Tumors of the musculoskeletal system (in particular, bone metastases)
- Arthroscopic treatment of joint injuries and lesions (shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle joints)
- Joint replacement surgery with an artificial one (endoprosthetics)
- Sports injuries of muscles, tendons and ligaments
- Correction of limb length discrepancy
- Treatment of all types of industrial accidents and their consequences
- Treatment of injuries in elderly and seriously ill patients
- And other types of injuries and malformations
The department provides treatment for all types of injuries, diseases and malformations of the hand. To provide the diagnostics and treatment, the doctors use modern minimally invasive methods, for example, small joint endoscopy. Various methods of reconstruction and improvement of hand mobility are also regularly used, for example, tendon transplantation and plastic ligament reconstruction.
The department's plastic surgeons specialize in breast reconstruction in women after surgical treatment of cancer, reconstructive microsurgery after injuries, aesthetic operations, as well as body lift operations in the treatment of pathological overweight.
The diagnostic and therapeutic service range of the department includes:
- Traumatology and reconstructive surgery
- Severely injured patients and polytrauma
- Joint replacement surgery
- Pelvic and acetabular pathology
- Shoulder and elbow pathology
- Knee pathology
- Foot pathology
- Developmental defects
- Hand surgery
- Reimplantation in amputated hands and fingers
- Correction of congenital hand malformations
- Surgery in rheumatic hand injuries
- Reconstructive surgery: rehabilitation procedures in tissue loss and impaired functionality after accidents and surgical removal of tumors
- Sports traumatology
- Injuries of the knee, shoulder and ankle joints
- Injuries and degenerative changes in the pelvis, thighs and spine
- Employment injuries and their consequences
- Correction of malformations
- Correction of leg length discrepancy after accidents
- Impaired bone and wound healing
- Plastic and aesthetic surgery
- Operations on the breast: reduction, tightening, augmentation, correction
- Facial interventions: facelift, forehead lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, lip correction, patient's own adipose tissue therapy, wrinkle treatment with botulinum toxin and durable biomaterials, hyaluronic acid and collagen injections, dermabrasion, laser treatment
- Correction of auricles
- Body procedures: abdominal correction (abdominoplasty), Lockwood body lift technique (strengthening of the abdomen, hips, back and buttocks), tightening of the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, legs and arms, adipose tissue suction
- Postoperative treatment
- Diagnostics and treatment of other diseases
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Würzburg
About hospital
According to the FOCUS magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals!
The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and advanced expert experience. The hospital is the maximum care medical center and covers all fields of modern medicine. The hospital has an impeccable international reputation and treats a large number of patients from other countries every year.
A distinctive peculiarity of the hospital is active interdisciplinary cooperation. A large number of diseases are diagnosed and treated within the specialized centers, which medical teams rely on the unique experience of treatment of a wide variety of clinical cases. For example, such centers include the General Cancer Center, the Stem Cell Therapy Center, the Breast Health Center, the Gastrointestinal Center, the Thoracic Surgery Center, etc. In total, the hospital has more than 40 centers of this kind. Therefore, the patients of the hospital are confident that they will be offered the most relevant treatment in accordance with the very latest medical recommendations.
In addition to the most advanced achievements and methods of modern medicine, the medical team of the hospital makes every effort to create a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, which promotes patient well-being and recovery.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Würzburg live in comfortable rooms made in a modern design and bright colors. The patient room includes a bed with a remote control, a bedside table with a sliding table, a wardrobe, a TV. The patient rooms have the possibility of Internet connection. The enhanced-comfort rooms are equipped with a safe, a fridge and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered a varied and tasty three meals a day. There is a daily choice of several menus, including a dietary one. In case of intolerance to any food, please inform the medical staff about your food preferences in advance. After that, you will be offered an individual menu. Also, the hospital houses the cafes and cafeterias with a wide assortment of drinks, fresh pastries, fresh salads, sweets and other dishes.
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 clinic hotel or a hotel of your choice during the outpatient program. Our manager will help you choose the best option.