Remote assessment
We review your records and arrange a second opinion from a professor in the relevant field.
Orthopaedics and spine surgery
Joint pain, the after-effects of an injury or a spinal problem: we select the surgeon, arrange the operation and accompany you through to the end of rehabilitation.
About the specialty
A joint worth preserving
In orthopaedics, the first question is whether the natural joint can be kept. The Swiss surgeons we refer you to master both strategies: biological cartilage reconstruction, which can postpone joint replacement by years, and gentle joint replacement once preservation has reached its limits.
Operations are performed through small incisions and arthroscopically: a short hospital stay and a fast recovery. Planning is based on latest-generation MRI and CT and 3D modelling, and implants are placed under computer navigation.
Spine surgery sits at the intersection of orthopaedics and neurosurgery, from disc herniation and spinal stenosis to adult scoliosis and revision procedures. The clinic's physiotherapists design your recovery programme and hand it over for you to continue at home.
- Scope
- Joint replacement · arthroscopy · sports traumatology · spine surgery · foot
- First step
- Remote second opinion based on your records, before you travel
- Clinics
- Privatklinik Bethanien · Clinique de Genolier · Privatklinik Lindberg
- After treatment
- Individual rehabilitation programme and remote follow-up
- With CorSwiss
- Organisation, interpreter and personal support at every stage
Why guests come to us
Typical cases
Joint replacement
Hip, knee and shoulder replacement under computer navigation; prostheses can last up to 25 years.
Joint preservation
Cartilage cell transplantation and biological cartilage reconstruction, which help to postpone joint replacement.
Arthroscopy
Treatment through minimal punctures for meniscus injuries, cruciate ligament tears and cartilage conditions.
Sports injuries
Recovery after ligament tears and complex fractures, with a return to your previous level of activity as the goal.
Spine surgery
Herniated discs, spinal stenosis, adult scoliosis, vertebroplasty and revision surgery.
Foot surgery
Correction of deformities, including hallux valgus, using minimally traumatic techniques with a short recovery.
Process
How treatment works
Programme
We select the clinic and physician and agree the cost estimate and timeline.
Treatment
Diagnostics and intervention. An interpreter and an assistant are with you at every appointment.
Recovery
Recovery and remote monitoring of results once you are back home.
Our physicians
Who we refer you to
Joint preservation
Prof. Christoph Erggelet
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Joint replacement
PD Dr. Fabian von Knoch
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Spine surgery
Dr. Karl Zweifel
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Shoulder surgery
Dr. Philipp Frey
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Hand surgery
PD Dr. Boris J. Czermak
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Looking for another specialist?
For your case, we select the right professor from across Switzerland, including specialists beyond those featured on this site.
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Where we arrange treatment
Privatklinik Bethanien
Mayo Clinic Care Network
A flagship of Swiss private medicine and our key partner for treatment and check-ups since 2011. Part of Swiss Medical Network and the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Clinique de Genolier
Flagship of Swiss Medical Network · Mayo Clinic Care Network
One of the flagships of Swiss medicine on the shores of Lake Geneva — 230 physicians, renowned centres for oncology, neurosurgery and cardiology, and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
How much does joint or spine surgery cost?
The cost depends on the type of procedure, the implant and the length of the hospital stay. We request the cost estimate from the clinic and pass it on to you before treatment begins, with a clear statement of what it includes.
Can I get a professor's opinion without travelling to Switzerland?
Yes. We arrange a review of your records and a second opinion from a professor in the relevant field, before any travel is planned.
How long does it take to organise the trip?
Usually 5–10 working days, depending on urgency and whether a visa is required.
Do I need to speak a foreign language?
A medical interpreter accompanies you to your appointments and remains available throughout your stay in Switzerland.
Why come through CorSwiss rather than directly to a clinic?
We are your independent representative and a full-service Swiss medical concierge. We select the best specialist for your case from across Switzerland, arrange a second opinion and agree a transparent cost estimate before treatment begins. From there, everything is in one pair of hands: medical visa, flights and transfers, accommodation, including for those travelling with you, a personal medical interpreter at every appointment and a 24/7 assistant for any practical matter. Your personal medical manager guides your case from the first enquiry until you return home, and stays in touch afterwards: we monitor results remotely and coordinate your follow-up.
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Orthopaedics and spine surgery in Switzerland: joints, injuries, spine
Joint pain, the after-effects of an injury or a spinal problem? CorSwiss selects the orthopaedic surgeon for your case, arranges the operation at leading Swiss clinics and accompanies you through to the end of rehabilitation. Swiss surgeons first assess whether the natural joint can be kept, and they master both joint preservation and gentle joint replacement.
Why patients from around the world choose Switzerland
- Joints are preserved wherever possible: biological cartilage reconstruction postpones joint replacement by years.
- Minimally invasive techniques: operations through small incisions and arthroscopically, with a short hospital stay and a fast recovery.
- Precise planning: modern imaging and pre-operative modelling for a predictable result.
- Rehabilitation from day one: recovery is built into the treatment plan from the outset.
- Second opinion before you travel: a professor in the relevant field reviews your records remotely.
What we help to treat
- Joint replacement: hip, knee and shoulder replacement.
- Joint preservation: cartilage cell transplantation and biological reconstruction.
- Arthroscopy: treatment through minimal punctures for meniscus and ligament injuries.
- Sports injuries: recovery after ligament tears and complex fractures.
- Spine surgery: herniated discs and spinal stenosis.
- Foot surgery: minimally traumatic correction of deformities, including hallux valgus.
Our partners: leading orthopaedic clinics
We work with Privatklinik Bethanien, Clinique de Genolier and other centres with strong departments of orthopaedics, sports medicine and spine surgery. We select the clinic and surgeon for your specific diagnosis.
Precise planning
Planning is based on latest-generation MRI and CT and 3D modelling, and implants are placed under computer navigation, which makes the result predictable. Spine surgery sits at the intersection of orthopaedics and neurosurgery, from disc herniation and spinal stenosis to adult scoliosis and revision procedures.
How we arrange treatment
- Remote assessment: we review your records and arrange a second opinion from a professor in the relevant field.
- Programme: we select the clinic and surgeon and agree the cost estimate and timeline.
- Treatment: surgery and diagnostics, with an interpreter and an assistant at every appointment.
- Recovery: an individual rehabilitation programme and remote monitoring of the result.
Consultation
Discuss your case with an orthopaedic surgeon
A confidential conversation with our coordinating physician: we review your records, propose a professor and calculate the cost.