Schulthess Klinik

Schulthess Klinik is one of Europe's most renowned and specialized orthopedic and musculoskeletal hospitals, located in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 1883, the clinic has over 140 years of experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions and has established itself as one of the highest-volume orthopedic centers in Europe. With 200 beds and a team of internationally recognized orthopedic surgeons, Schulthess Klinik performs approximately 9,000 surgeries annually, making it one of the busiest specialized orthopedic hospitals on the continent. The clinic holds ISO accreditation and is certified by the Swiss Foundation for Quality Management in Healthcare (SanaCERT Suisse). Schulthess Klinik participates in national and international quality registries for joint replacement outcomes and maintains a comprehensive internal quality monitoring system. Orthopedics is the clinic's core mission and encompasses all subspecialties of musculoskeletal medicine. The clinic performs over 2,500 joint replacements annually, including total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, total shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and total ankle replacement. Schulthess Klinik is one of the highest-volume joint replacement centers in Europe, with outcomes data contributing to the Swiss National Joint Registry. Computer-navigated and robotic-assisted techniques are utilized for optimal implant positioning. Sports Medicine at Schulthess Klinik provides comprehensive care for recreational and professional athletes, including ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery, rotator cuff repair, Achilles tendon surgery, and cartilage restoration procedures. The clinic treats athletes from Swiss professional sports leagues and international competitions. Spine Surgery covers the full spectrum of spinal conditions including disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis and spinal deformity, degenerative disc disease, and spinal tumors. Techniques include microsurgical discectomy, minimally invasive spinal fusion, artificial disc replacement, and complex deformity correction. Joint Replacement is the clinic's signature capability, with surgeons performing primary and revision procedures across all major joints. The clinic has extensive experience with complex revision surgery for failed joint replacements, periprosthetic fractures, and joint replacement infections. Schulthess Klinik's implant survival rates are among the best documented in European joint registries. Shoulder Surgery is another area of exceptional expertise, with the clinic performing over 1,000 shoulder procedures annually including rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilization, shoulder replacement, and treatment of complex shoulder fractures. Hand Surgery provides microsurgical treatment of hand and wrist conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, Dupuytren's contracture, tendon injuries, fractures, and nerve repair. Foot and Ankle Surgery addresses conditions including hallux valgus (bunion), ankle arthritis, flat foot deformity, Achilles tendon disorders, and sports-related foot injuries. Rehabilitation at Schulthess Klinik is an integral part of the treatment pathway, with in-house physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and aquatic therapy providing comprehensive post-operative recovery programs. The clinic's rehabilitation team works closely with surgical teams to optimize recovery. Pain Management services address chronic musculoskeletal pain using multimodal approaches including pharmacotherapy, interventional procedures (joint injections, nerve blocks, spinal injections), and physical therapy. Rheumatology provides diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory joint diseases, autoimmune conditions, and connective tissue disorders, working in close collaboration with orthopedic surgical teams. International patients represent a significant portion of Schulthess Klinik's patient base, drawn by its reputation as one of Europe's premier orthopedic centers. The clinic's international department provides multilingual coordination in German, English, French, and Italian, treatment planning with estimated timelines and costs, accommodation arrangements, and post-discharge rehabilitation planning. While Swiss pricing is premium, patients seeking the highest level of orthopedic expertise and Swiss precision choose Schulthess Klinik. Schulthess Klinik is located in Zurich's Lengghalde area, approximately 25 minutes from Zurich Airport.