Osteology covers the entire spectrum of degenerative and metabolic bone diseases. The assessment and interpretation of medical case history, clinical, laboratory-chemical and imaging findings in patients with bone disease requires certified, specialised osteological training [Osteologist DVO (CH), Swiss Association against Osteoporosis (SVGO)] with in-depth specialist knowledge.
An integral part of this specialist field is the performance and interpretation of QCT (quantitative computed tomography) examinations in accordance with the international guidelines of the ISCD (International Society for Clinical Densitometry).
Doctors working in this field focus on preventing, diagnosing and treating fractures and metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, hyperparathyroidism, osteogenesis imperfecta, renal osteopathy, and M. Paget with medication.
Why choose Hirslanden
Osteology is a key specialisation at Hirslanden, the largest private hospital group in Switzerland. Our osteology specialists are renowned for their expertise and many years of experience.
You can expect comfortable rooms and a modern infrastructure as well as the highest standards in medicine and care.
We will help you throughout your entire stay, organising additional services such as translators and interpreters, transport, and overnight hotel stays for you and your relatives, and addressing all your administrative questions.
A personal contact from the Hirslanden International team will take care of your needs from the time that you first contact us to arrange an appointment through to the end of your treatment.
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