Traumatology

After an accident, every hour counts. The Department of Trauma Surgery at Zuger Kantonsspital treats patients with acute injuries and the after-effects of injuries, using both surgical and non-surgical methods. As a certified regional trauma centre, we are here for you round the clock and support you from the moment of the accident right through to your follow-up care.

+41 41 399 47 30 +41 41 399 47 31 orthopaedie@zgks.ch Online appointment booking

On hand round the clock for accident victims

A specialist trauma team is on duty here round the clock. Our doctors have many years’ wide-ranging experience in treating accident victims. This ranges from providing first aid for acute injuries to treating the complex consequences of injuries. As part of the Central Switzerland Trauma Network, we work closely with partners in the region to ensure that even seriously injured people receive rapid and coordinated care.

Sports traumatology – experienced in elite and grassroots sport

More than a third of all leisure accidents occur whilst playing sport. Every sport has its own typical injuries. Our traumatologists work closely with our in-house sports medicine department, which is recognised by Swiss Olympic. We look after both recreational athletes and elite teams: as the official medical partner of various sports clubs, we support, amongst others, the first teams of EV Zug, LK Zug Handball, Zug United and Zug 94.

Services

Joint surgery using arthroscopy, particularly for:
- Cruciate ligament injuries (arthroscopic cruciate ligament replacement surgery)
- Meniscus injuries (suturing, partial removal)
- Shoulder injuries (e.g. rotator cuff repair)
- Elbow injuries
- Hand and wrist injuries
- Ankle injuries (e.g. reconstruction of the lateral ligaments)
Joint dislocations – Diagnosis and treatment
Treatment of fractures in older people (osteoporosis/geriatric traumatology)
Treatment of bone fractures, non-surgical
Unhealed fractures and bone infections – diagnosis and treatment
Surgical treatment of bone fractures (osteosynthesis using plates, intramedullary nails, etc.)
Sports and joint injuries (shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, ankle, foot) – diagnosis and treatment
Recovery following injuries to the large and small tendons
Treatment of patients with multiple injuries

Further Information

Further links

Medical Partner EVZ

Medical Partner LK Zug Handball

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is traumatology?

Traumatology is the medical speciality that deals with the treatment of injuries. These include fractures, ligament and joint injuries, and wounds resulting from accidents. It encompasses both surgical and non-surgical treatment.

Is the Department of Traumatology at Zuger Kantonsspital a trauma centre?

Yes. The Department of Trauma Medicine at Zuger Kantonsspital is certified as a regional trauma centre and forms part of the Central Switzerland Trauma Network. This ensures that even seriously injured patients receive prompt and coordinated care.

What is sports traumatology?

Sports traumatology deals with injuries sustained whilst participating in sport. At Zuger Kantonsspital, it forms part of the in-house sports medicine programme recognised by Swiss Olympic and provides care for both amateur and elite athletes.

Do you also treat the after-effects of injuries, and not just acute accidents?

As well as providing initial treatment for acute injuries, we also treat the after-effects of injuries, such as poorly healed fractures or persistent symptoms following an accident.