University medicine for the musculoskeletal system
We offer you our expertise to support you in the diagnosis and treatment of your patients. Working together, we can offer patient-centred medicine and the best possible methods of treatment.
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Shoulder and Elbow
Pure evidence-based medicine for the conservative and surgical management of all shoulder and elbow problems.
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Hand
Highly specialised hand and peripheral nerve surgery, irrespective of the cause, problem or complexity of treatment.
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Spine
Highly specialised experts in spine surgery, covering the full spectrum of conservative and surgical treatment.
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Hip and Pelvis
Interdisciplinary treatment of all diseases and injuries of the hips and pelvis (joint preservation to prosthetic revision surgery).
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Knee
State-of-the-art treatment methods, surgical techniques, and therapy for injuries and diseases of the knee.
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Foot and Ankle
Highly specialised foot and ankle surgery based on the latest knowledge and methods.
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Tumors
Individualised diagnostic investigation and treatment of tumours of the musculosketal system, involving all the necessary disciplines.
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Pediatric Orthopedics
Holistic care of orthopaedic problems in growing children and adolescents, working together with the Zurich University Children’s Hospital.
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Technical Orthopedics
Targeted treatment and care of amputations, stump corrections, and diabetic foot surgery.
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Radiology
Diagnostic imaging of the musculoskeletal system with state-of-the-art MRI, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and X-ray equipment.
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Neuro-Urology
Treatment of conditions affecting the urinary tract and sex organs following injury to the nerve supply.
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Physical medicine and Rheumatology
Comprehensive, non-surgical diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system
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University Spine Centre
Interdisciplinary cooperation means that experts with different areas of special interest work closely together to provide the best possible therapeutic approach for patients with back problems.
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Spinal Cord Injury Centre
Interdisciplinary medical treatment and state-of-the-art training methods are based on the latest research findings.
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Chiropractic medicine
Diagnosis and treatment of functional disorders and pain in the musculoskeletal system, especially in the spine.
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Physiotherapy
Highly specialised therapy for orthopedic and rheumatological conditions, and spinal cord injuries.
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Sports medicine
Movement as a targeted treatment method, offering a wide range of well-researched training programmes, physiotherapy and sports therapy.
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Balgrist University Hospital (UKB), together with the EndoSpine Academy, is promoting the worldwide establishment of keyhole surgery for spinal treatments. The aim is to replace invasive operations and thus reduce healthcare costs. Nine top international surgeons are currently meeting in Zurich for the founding of the EndoSpine Academy.
Read more![[Translate to Englisch:] Jürg Stahl neu zum Vorstandsmitglied des Schweizerischen Vereins gewählt](/fileadmin/_processed_/8/2/csm_Juerg-Stahl-neu-im-Vorstand-des-SVB_b2a7197485.png "[Translate to Englisch:] Portrait Juerg Stahl")
The Swiss Balgrist Association is pleased to announce that Jürg Stahl was elected to the Board of Directors by the Association's General Assembly on May 27. He succeeds Fritz Fahrni, who stepped down in 2023.
Read more![[Translate to Englisch:] Treppe im OR-X](/fileadmin/_processed_/0/1/csm_Aufsteigen-Treppe_69e01ec5b2.png)
Balgrist University Hospital closed 2023 without a loss. This is not a matter of course in an environment that is increasingly creating headwinds for clinics and hospitals. Rising costs and outpatient services that still do not cover costs and are increasingly replacing inpatient treatment: This mix brings with it major challenges.
World class together. This is the motto of the new, multi-year partnership between Weltklasse Zürich and Balgrist University Hospital.
The novel photon counting method in computed tomography enables better imaging of bone healing after orthopedic surgery. Image distortions from metal implants can now be significantly reduced by the use of a tin filter and monoenergetically reconstructed image data, a recent study has shown. The research was recently published in the renowned journal "Investigative Radiology".
![[Translate to Englisch:] Gruppenfoto mit Prof. Mazda Farshad, Thomas Huggler, Prof. Philipp Fürnstahl und Sofie Perll im neuen OR-X (Operating Room X)](/fileadmin/_processed_/c/0/csm_OR-X-Gruppenfoto-Skalpell-mitLogo-Bildnachweis-highres_c89adaf50c.jpg)
The OR-X translational research center has reached its next milestone: after only 15 months of construction, the infrastructure is ready for test operations. It has been handed over by the project management team to the users at Balgrist University Hospital.
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