Spinal column surgery - We strengthen your back

Spinal surgery is a central component of the Spine Centre and is one of Bethesda Hospital's key qualifications. We specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of degenerative diseases of the entire spine. Together with you, we will find the best way back to mobility - the ultimate goal being your freedom from pain.

The integration of our clinic into the Spine Centre at Bethesda Hospital guarantees you interdisciplinary clarifications at all times. Our spinal surgeons have their own ward-based medical service to ensure continuity of individual patient care. This ensures that you always have a contact person who is there for you throughout your treatment.

WELL CARED FOR ALL ROUND

Would you like to find out more about a specific spinal surgery topic? Do you have complaints that you would like to discuss with us? Or would you like a detailed individual consultation to find out the cause of your symptoms? We are happy to help you in all these cases - here you will find an overview of our services.

We are there for you with a wealth of expertise and experience for a wide range of spinal problems - here are some of the most common conditions our patients suffer from:

  • Intervertebral disc diseases
  • Herniated disc
  • Narrow spinal canal
  • Vertebral arthrosis
  • Cysts of the facet joints
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Instability of the spine
  • Curvature of the spine
  • Vertebral fractures, especially with osteoporosis

We are here for you.

Monday to Friday 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00

All modern spinal surgery procedures:

  • Microsurgical disc hernia surgery
  • Microsurgical operation of the narrow spinal canal
  • Stabilisation: dynamic with interspinous implants or pedicle screw system
  • Stiffening (fusion) with pedicle screw system
  • Intervertebral disc prosthesis
  • Surgical treatment of osteoporotic fractures
  • Diagnostic biopsy and discography
  • Surgical treatment of chronic coccyx pain
  • Current navigation technology for implants
  • Intraoperative neuromonitoring if required
  • Quality control using validated tests and questionnaires

We are here for you.

Monday to Friday 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00

«We take care of you personally, clarify your back problem competently and promptly and offer you a customised therapy concept that can include both surgical and non-surgical treatments."»


Dr Oliver Fiebig, Head Physician Spinal Surgery

What sets us apart

You are in good hands with us: At Bethesda Hospital, we have been dealing with the musculoskeletal system and the back 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 excellent specialists who will treat you in a targeted, understanding and motivated manner. Combined with our typical personal atmosphere, we offer you the ideal environment for your recovery process.

Our interdisciplinary specialists have many years of experience in their specialist areas and have all held senior management positions for many years.

We are here for you

Monday to Friday 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00

Our patients benefit from the full range of interdisciplinary services under one roof at Bethesda Hospital. Your contact person therefore always remains the same.

We are here for you

Monday to Friday 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00

Our interdisciplinary medical exchange boards enable our specialists to discuss and assess complex cases on an interdisciplinary basis. The central aim of each individual case is to ensure the highest quality.

We are here for you

Monday to Friday 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00

We endeavour to treat your complaints conservatively whenever possible and, if necessary, surgically in the long term. We take enough time to discuss your individual and holistic treatment with you and are there for you throughout your treatment.

We are here for you

Monday to Friday 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00

Our Bethesda in-house team

Our staff employed by Bethesda Hospital are happy to be there for you - competently and at eye level. The experienced doctors offer you state-of-the-art medical knowledge in all areas and accompany you during your stay with us with understanding and a great deal of experience.

Our attending physicians

Are you coming to us with your medical consultant? Thanks to our affiliated doctor system, this is also possible: affiliated doctors with their own private practice in the Basel area also offer their services at Bethesda. This means that you will be treated by the person with whom you have already built up a relationship of trust.

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

FAQs on spinal surgery

We have compiled the most frequently asked questions about spinal complaints, answered by our medical experts.

Do you have any other questions that are not answered here? Please feel free to contact us - we will be happy to help you.

Degenerative diseases occur in old age and can make life more difficult. Spinal canal stenosis, for example, is one of the most common clinical pictures. The disease is characterised by the fact that those affected can only walk short distances, but cycling, for example, is no problem
is not a problem. These symptoms should be investigated by experienced medical professionals.

If a vertebra fractures due to osteoporosis, for example, severe pain suddenly occurs in the back. This can be triggered by harmless falls or even light lifting, and sometimes the fractures occur spontaneously. Later, a vertebral fracture can lead to considerable changes in the shape of the spine and permanently disable those affected. Early detection and treatment is therefore important.

The surgeon's task is not only to operate, but also to assess where it is necessary or sensible and where surgery is not necessary. It is therefore an advantage if we can monitor and observe the progress at an early stage. In many cases, conservative treatment is sufficient.

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

Contact us

We are there for you - by phone and e-mail during office opening hours and around the clock in an emergency.

We are here for you

Monday to Friday 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00

We are here for you

We take care of the following emergencies:

  • Treatment for acute back and joint pain
  • Accidents to the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip or foot

Are you not sure whether it really is an emergency? Give us a call.

Waiting time: We normally have short waiting times. However, depending on capacity utilisation, waiting times may occasionally be longer.