Technical Orthopaedics
Department of Orthopaedics at Heidelberg University Hospital
Since its inception in 1919, the Department of Technical Orthopaedics at the Center for Orthopaedics, Traumatology, and Spinal Cord Injuries has offered holistic and comprehensive care in the production of technical orthopaedic devices, such as arm and leg prosthetics. More than 5000 patients from all over the world are supplied with orthopaedic devices here annually. This makes the Department of Technical Orthopaedics Heidelberg the largest technical orthopaedic department at a University Hospital in Germany.
What do we offer?
We offer prosthetics, orthotics, and positioning systems for all levels of care. This also includes corsets for a variety of conditions for both children and adults. We also adapt devices for scar and burn therapy, as well as compression stockings, ready-made bandages, and mobility aids to your needs. We address the various concerns of adults as well as the special requirements of our "small" patients.
Our practitioners are exceptionally trained and specialized in the following treatment areas:
- Artificial arms and devices for missing upper limbs
- Artificial legs for general, wet, and sporting use
- Individual orthotics and positioning systems
- Compression therapy
- Fitted dressings and orthotics
- Corset treatments including scoliosis therapy
- Ortho-prosthetics for dysmelia Individual silicon technologies for prosthetics
- Orthotics Special constructions and other general assistive devices
- Special pediatric orthopaedics (ICP, AMC, MMC, ...)
- and many more
At a glance: We are characterized by
- Sustainability and individuality in focus:
Sustainable and equally individualized assistive device concepts are developed in consultation with patients in a needs-based fashion according to scientific criteria. - Holistic and comprehensive care in a University environment:
The department works closely with various disciplines such as physicians, physical and occupational therapists, and nurses. This ensures a high level of comprehensive care, accounting for patients' individual needs. - Individualized prosthetic creation on site:
Orthopedic devices - from simple positioning splints to high-end carbon prosthetics - are produced individually for each patient in our own workshops. - Connection to research and teaching:
In addition to clinical work, we are actively involved in teaching and national as well as international research and development projects as part of the University environment. The resulting findings flow purposefully into care.
Overview: All Clinical Departments at Heidelberg University Hospital
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