Yes. There is the possibility with public insurance to be operated in the Vienna Private Hospital. Coverage of the procedure may vary depending on your health care provider. CoSARS tests are performed before the operation. Feel free to inquire with us regarding your options for surgery at the Vienna Private Hospital – we are happy to help.

Yes. The acute trauma service at the Wiener Privatklinik can be reached 24 hours a day by calling +43 1 40180. We will gladly organize the further course of treatment.

Talk to the attending physicians on site, they will assist you in obtaining the necessary documentation. Contacting the doctor you trust will speed up this process and serve your security of continued treatment.

In many cases, there may be a change in the menisci and cartilage. The increase of the so-called "effusion" in the knee usually leads to pain and restriction of movement. Nevertheless, as other ailments may cause similar symptoms further diagnostics and in-house examination are advised.

If you also have fever and pain, you should see a doctor as soon as possible!

The rate of late or even never recognized injuries of the cruciate ligaments is unfortunately high. Often, there is a feeling of insecurity after weeks or months, which is not taken seriously and suddenly there is an acute event without external cause. Hence, swift diagnosis -and therapy are necessary. This helps to repair the damage and to prevent consequential damage.

Travel insurances, health insurances and your insurance advisor are the contact persons to clarify return options in case of emergency. The insurance company will then arrange the coverage with us, and they will organize your return transport after we have reserved a bed for you.

Recurring shoulder pain is frequently pre-treated. Often, treatment is started without prior clarification by X-ray, MR or CT. This treatment has a short-term effect, but the complaints return. In such a case, exact clarification is necessary. This is best done with a MRI-scan and usually shows a tendon damage that must be repaired.

Action is required here! An unstable shoulder can be stabilized in 88% of cases. If this is not successful, a tendon problem is the most common secondary damage. This must be prevented.

The so-called "frozen shoulder" is a common clinical picture. A special therapy plan is necessary to restore movement. Often, a period of pain precedes before the shoulder stiffens.

The important thing here is the exact diagnosis. Not all shoulder fractures are the same! It is true that some types of fractures can be treated conservatively, i.e. without surgery, but the exact analysis of the type of fracture by means of CT-scan and sometimes also MRI-scan is a prerequisite for making a decision.

Pack up your documents and come to us! A detailed analysis of the operations performed and often an additional ultrasound examination, which you can have performed in Dr. Schwarz's office, will provide initial clarity as to what the problem might be.