Hand surgery at Bethesda Hospital

The hand surgery department at Bethesda Hospital offers the entire spectrum of treatments for the hand and forearm. Patients benefit from holistic, competent care based on many years of experience and the latest scientific findings.

The treating team consists of affiliated doctors from Bethesda Hospital. The hand surgery team offers comprehensive treatment and cooperates with specialists at Bethesda Hospital on an interdisciplinary basis.

Our hand surgery services include the following therapies and procedures:

  • Treatment of degenerative and (acute) inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system of the forearm (especially the hand and wrist), including prosthetic treatment
  • Acute and delayed treatment after injuries to the hand, wrist and forearm, especially after nerve transections in the extremities and trunk
  • Treatment of infections such as panaritises etc.
  • Diagnostic and interventional wrist arthroscopy
  • Reconstructive procedures following illnesses and injuries
  • Treatment of nerve compression syndromes on the upper and lower extremities and trunk
  • Treatment of fibromatosis (Dupuytren's disease), tumours and vascular malformations in the hand area
  • Expertise on behalf of social and private insurance companies

We are here for you.

Monday to Thursday (Friday closed)

  • 08.00 to 11.00 a.m.
  • 14.00 to 16.00

+41 61 315 24 23

handchirurgie@bethesda-spital.notexisting@nodomain.comch

After an injury to the hand or forearm, with or without subsequent surgery, mobility including fine motor skills, strength and sensitivity may be reduced. The hand surgery department at Bethesda Hospital works very closely with our occupational therapists.

What we offer

  • Active/passive joint mobilisation
  • Functional training
  • Scar treatment
  • Decongestant measures (manual lymph drainage, compression bandages)
  • Increasing resilience
  • Sensitivity training/desensitisation
  • Muscular treatment incl. trigger point treatment
  • Passive measures
  • Paraffin hand bath
  • Ultrasound/laser therapy
  • Pain therapy (TENS)
  • Iontophoresis
  • Joint protection instruction
  • Aids assessment
  • Customised production and fitting of splints

We are here for you.

Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m

+41 61 315 23 64

ergotherapie@bethesda-spital.notexisting@nodomain.comch

Occupational therapy

We are here for you.

Dr. med. Marc Furrer

FMH für Plastische, Rekonstruktive und Ästhetische Chirurgie, FMH für Handchirurgie
Tel +41 61 332 38 38

Dr. med. univ. Nisha Grünberger

Oberärztin
Tel +41 61 315 24 23

Dr. med. Viktoria Köhler

FMH Chirurgie
Tel +41 61 315 24 23

Dr. med. Claudia Steinmann

FMH Chirurgie, FMH für Handchirurgie
Tel +41 61 331 10 20

Dr. med. Oliver von Känel

FMH Plastische, rekonstruktive und ästhetische Chirurgie / Handchirurgie
Tel +41 61 422 22 88

The best interdisciplinary treatment

Because musculoskeletal complaints are often very complex, we work closely with the teams in related areas. Together, we work hard for you - so you are always in good hands with us and receive the treatment that is tailored to your condition. We work on an interdisciplinary basis in the following areas:

The team of specialists in the hand surgery department, which is run by an attending physician, covers the entire conservative and surgical treatment spectrum for the hand, forearm and elbow.

More about hand surgery

Physiotherapy is a central part of our focus area "musculoskeletal system" and is one of Bethesda Hospital's key qualifications. With a great deal of experience and empathy, our highly trained team will support you throughout the entire treatment process. We treat and advise you both as an outpatient and inpatient, for injuries, before and after operations and for musculoskeletal disorders.

To physiotherapy

The Orthopaedics Clinic at Bethesda Hospital, which is run by the University Hospital, looks after a second site at Bethesda Hospital in addition to the main site. Here, orthopaedic patients have access to university medicine in collaboration with Bethesda Hospital.

More about orthopaedics

Bethesda Hospital's expertise in the field of rehabilitation ties in with our focus on the musculoskeletal system and thus combines the multi-professional and interdisciplinary management of patient concerns "under one roof" in the sense of a holistic treatment pathway. Where necessary, therapy strategies, rehabilitative strategies and preventive strategies are assessed together with specialists from various medical and paramedical disciplines and reorganised if necessary. Highly developed technologies such as magnetic resonance imaging, bone densitometry and ultrasound are used to support this. We show empathy and stand for co-determination by working in partnership with the patient.

More about rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal complaints are very common, often extremely painful and associated with limitations. They can also have many different causes. Sometimes rheumatic complaints indicate a serious systemic illness. At Bethesda Hospital, you will find rheumatology and pain medicine combined in one clinic - so the various specialists can tailor treatment precisely to your needs.

To the rheumatology/pain medicine clinic

Diseases relating to the musculoskeletal system

Our specialists have summarised the most common diseases that we treat in our clinics for you. Find out about symptoms, frequency and treatment options here.

We are happy to take time for you - the disease database is in no way intended to replace a personal consultation.

Your advantages at Bethesda Hospital

We provide interdisciplinary excellence in medicine, care and therapy, promote innovation and are at the cutting edge of research and technology. Personalised care in a family atmosphere, our excellent hotel facilities and the quiet location in the park support your recovery.

Ausgezeichnete Pflege und Hotellerie im Bethesda Spital

Excellent care & hospitality

Medical excellence

Your advantages
Bethesda Spital ist Mitglied bei Swiss Leading Hospitals (SLH)

Multiple certifications