The high-resolution MRI scan is important for accurate diagnosis involving intervertebral discs, vertebral bodies and intervertebral joints. The complete range of spine related diagnosis is offered in the Spine Centre at the Gelenk-Klinik Hospital. © Joint-surgeon.com

Chronic back pain is often diagnosed by specialists from different fields and different areas of knowledge.

Depending on whether you consult a general practitioner, a doctor with a background in psychosomatic medicine, an orthopaedic surgeon, a neurosurgeon or a rehabilitation physician, the explanation for your problem and the treatment recommendations you receive, may vary greatly. Many patients relate the experience of having to search for an effective diagnosis of and plan of action for their back pain for a very long time.

Our dedicated team of orthopaedic health professionals will do everything they can to make your stay as comfortable as possible. You will receive around the clock care from our specially trained team. Emergency Service is available at all times. We strive to respond to your individual needs, such as special dietary requirements.
Patients benefit from the luxurious environment of a private clinic, with facilities and services adapted to the needs of international patients.
Our comfortable private rooms include an en-suite bathroom, minibar, safe, flat screen TV, DVD player and WLAN internet access. The Gelenk Klinik orthopedic hospital has international ISO 9001 quality accreditation.

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Operating room equipment is state of the art to optimise standards of hygiene. As a result Gelenk Klinik has an extremely low rate of infections or postsurgical complications. Not a single case of MRSE or hospital infections has ever occurred in the history of Gelenk Klinik. The Gelenk Klinik environment has a proven track record of safety and high quality.

• Operating Room with state of the art laminar flow technology protects patients from Infections.
• Clean Room standard in the operating room: Surgeons use highly effective isolation helmet systems during orthopaedic surgery to protect patients from infections.
• Intensive care unit with automatic patient monitoring provides safety during anaesthesia.
• Quality accreditation: Diagnostic, hygienic and medical standards are constantly monitored by the strict ISO 2001:9001 quality procedure.

 

Treatment at the orthopaedic Gelenk Klinik offers it's patients many distinct advantages. Carefully monitored safety standards resulting in increased treatment success and less chance of complications.
Safety and accessibility as a travel destination: it is is easy to travel to the clinic and visit the surrounding area once you are there. Availability of world class surgical services at very competitive prices: competing favourably with health tourism destinations worldwide. Therefore you have no need to spend extra money on long haul flights if you are already in Europe. The comfortable clinic environment and temperate climate are favourable to an easy and quick recovery.