Musculoskeletal system - All about your mobility

Whether back problems, rheumatism or arthritis: the musculoskeletal system is a core competence of Bethesda Hospital. Experienced doctors and accredited attending physicians are at your side in our in-house clinics. From consultations and personal consultations through to complex treatment, we are there for you and treat your concerns attentively and with respect.

In our Rheumatism/Pain, Orthopaedics, Spine Centre and Centre for Therapy and Training clinics, our specialists from various disciplines work closely together. This ensures a comprehensive diagnosis even for complex and chronic illnesses. We also attach great importance to human warmth, empathy and care - you will feel it.

«I felt that I was taken seriously and in extremely good hands right from the start.»


Bettina Ernst, Birsfelden

What sets us apart

You are in good hands with us: At Bethesda Hospital, we have been dealing with the musculoskeletal system for many years - this area is one of our core competences and we offer you the best treatment in Basel and north-western Switzerland. With us you will find top-class medicine combined with the personal atmosphere that is typical of us.

The various musculoskeletal clinics at Bethesda Hospital work closely together. The specialists discuss complex cases together and are available to you as a team at all times. This guarantees an interdisciplinary interplay of diagnostic, nursing and therapeutic measures.

Here you will find all the clinics involved in the musculoskeletal system under one roof. This makes the entire treatment process easier and clearer for you - your direct contact person is and will always remain with us at Bethesda. Of course, we will always involve your referring specialist (e.g. family doctor) in the process if you wish.

We offer you customised and innovative solutions for your musculoskeletal system that reflect the current state of the art in medicine. To this end, we use both successful, tried-and-tested and state-of-the-art treatment methods. Personal care and active dialogue with you are always central to our approach.

Diseases of 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.

Our specialists in the media

Our specialists are regularly interviewed and quoted on specific topics. Take a look at our media centre and discover interesting articles!

Bethesda Hospital media centre

News about the musculoskeletal system

Bethesda Spital / Corporate

04. March 2025

Positive mention of the orthopaedic clinic at Bethesda Hospital in Kassensturz

The orthopaedic clinic at Bethesda Hospital was positively highlighted in an article in the consumer magazine Kassensturz on 4 March 2025. The reason for this is the recording of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), which measure the success of treatment from the patient's perspective.

The programme discussed the fact that although Switzerland has an expensive healthcare system, it does not always perform well when it comes to collecting quality data. PROMs are considered an important indicator as they directly reflect how patients are doing after treatment.

The Orthopaedics Clinic at Bethesda Hospital already actively uses these measurements, for example for shoulder operations. Patients regularly indicate how well they can use their shoulder again. This form of quality measurement offers a valuable addition to classic indicators such as complication or infection rates.

Bethesda Spital / Corporate

01. March 2025

Day of the Sick on 2 March 2025

The "Day of the Sick" has a firm place in Switzerland's annual calendar and will take place for the 86th time this year on 2 March. Numerous organisations take part with visits, gifts and events to support sick people and those in need of care.

Bethesda Hospital is also setting an example of solidarity: our patients receive a sweet surprise and we invite them to an ecumenical church service. This will be broadcast via livestream at bethesda-spital.ch/gottesdienst.

Bethesda Spital / Corporate

28. February 2025

Five times in a row: Bethesda Hospital remains one of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2025

Every year, the American news magazine "Newsweek" selects the best hospitals in the world. This year, over 2400 hospitals in 30 countries were assessed - and Bethesda Hospital was once again successfully included.

For the fifth time in a row, Bethesda Hospital has achieved a very good ranking among the top hospitals in Switzerland. As in the previous year, it also achieved an excellent 13th place in 2025. This repeated recognition for 2025 is a great confirmation of our ongoing commitment to healthcare and emphasises the consistently high quality of our work.

The ranking is based on a comprehensive evaluation process, including an online survey of thousands of medical experts, patient experience data and hospital quality metrics.

Click here for the ranking

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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 hotel business

Interdisciplinary support

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

Multiple certifications

Blogs about the musculoskeletal system

Courses & events relating to the musculoskeletal system

Das Mammakarzinom bei der älteren Patientin

Mittwoch, 19.03.2025
19:30 – 20:30 Uhr

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