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Deformities and hips | Consultation hours

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Would you like to postpone or cancel your appointment?
pzm.orthopaedie@ukbb.ch
+41 61 704 28 86
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kwub@ukbb.ch
+41 61 704 18 06

Specialised consultation hours for children and adolescents are available at UKBB. Our experts offer comprehensive diagnostics and treatment for a wide range of concerns. Registrations are made exclusively via medical referral.  

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Themes

  • Hip disorders of the newborn (e.g. hip maturation disorders/hip dysplasia)
  • Hip disorders in children and adolescents (e.g. Perthes' disease, epiphysiolysis capitis femoris, hip impingement)
  • Axial and torsional misalignments
  • Differences in the length of arms and legs
  • Complex deformities of the extremities

At UKBB we have the most modern diagnostic equipment available for analysing the above-mentioned diseases (EOS, 3 Tesla MRI etc.).

The team has the most modern implants and techniques to correct even the most severe deformities and leg shortening. Motorised lengthening nails (PRECICE®, Fitbone™), which can be used in a minimally invasive manner. Patient-specific cutting templates and implants are also used here, especially for congenital and severe deformities. These are produced in the in-house 3D laboratory. The team is supported intraoperatively by the use of the latest digital navigation technology.

In the area of paediatric and adolescent hip disorders, the broad spectrum of all pelvic osteotomies is offered in an age-specific manner (including triple, Pemberton and periacetabular pelvic osteotomies).

Networked disciplines

Counselling hotline for child and youth emergencies

The Medgate Kids Line provides quick and uncomplicated medical advice if your child is unwell. The medical team of our partner Medgate is available to you by telephone around the clock.

058 387 78 82
(billing via health insurance)

For emergencies abroad: Call the emergency number of your health insurance company. You will find this number on your health insurance card.

More information: On the Page of the emergency ward you will find everything you need to know about behaviour in emergencies, typical childhood illnesses and waiting times.

Important emergency numbers

144 Outpatient clinic
145 Tox Info Suisse (Poisonings)
117 Police
118 Fire brigade

UKBB

University Children's Hospital Basel
Spitalstrasse 33
4056 Basel | CH

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