Current research projects Promoting the constant improvement of treatment

Our research team is taking a closer look at the bone. Specifically, we want to know what influence bone structure and bone quality have on the longevity of a knee prosthesis. We are looking for answers to the following questions: For which patients is a knee prosthesis the right treatment option? Which prosthesis is best for whom? And how long can the patient expect their knee prosthesis to last? Find out more about our current research project.

Spinal curvature is very common in adults and occurs in approximately 68% of people over the age of 60. Those affected are often restricted in their quality of life and suffer from pain and restricted mobility. The treatment options are very diverse. Choosing the most ideal treatment can significantly improve a patient's quality of life. To operate or not to operate? If so, using what method? These are just some of the questions being addressed by our current research project – always with the aim of finding the best treatment for each patient.

Including data from a patient’s perspective has been shown to contribute to better treatment outcomes and greater patient satisfaction. Schulthess Klinik has been collecting data of this kind for many years now. The aim of our research project is to use an expert outcome system to capture this patient perspective and all other treatment-relevant data in a central system and make it available to doctors at the touch of a button. This allows them to better understand patients' specific health needs and tailor treatment to their individual needs.