This makes it all the more valuable when medical expertise is pooled and patients benefit from the highest level of care.
A new paediatric orthopaedic centre combines the strengths of three renowned clinics: the Ordensklinikum Linz, the Kepler University Hospital and the Wels-Grieskirchen Hospital. This co-operation enables unique, networked care for young patients with complex orthopaedic conditions.
Holistic treatment and short distances
Parents can continue to rely on their trusted doctors - if necessary, patients are seamlessly referred to the centre. There, the urgency is quickly assessed and, if necessary, an outpatient or surgical appointment is arranged at a location close to home. The specialists at the three clinics work closely together, regularly exchange information in joint boards and coordinate treatments individually - for the best possible results without detours.
Expertise under one roof
Whether hip dysplasia in infants, severe foot deformities, the consequences of neurological diseases such as cerebral palsy or rare genetic conditions such as brittle bones: The requirements are as varied as the children themselves. Thanks to the specialisation of each location and the close coordination within the network, help can be provided quickly and in a targeted manner - from diagnostics and therapy to long-term aftercare.
More than medicine
Even complex operations - such as leg lengthening or congenital hand deformities - are carried out with the help of highly specialised teams. At the same time, it is ensured that aftercare, provision of aids and physiotherapy support take place as close to home as possible. This reduces stress for children and parents - and increases quality of life in the long term. Around 250 complex paediatric orthopaedic operations are carried out every year - and the number is rising. The new centre shows how modern medicine can work: interdisciplinary, networked and with the child at the centre. Because every child deserves the chance to develop freely and healthily - step by step.
How families benefit directly
For families, the new centre means one thing above all: relief. The distances to diagnosis and treatment are shorter, medical care remains close to home and is still at the highest professional level. Parents benefit from clear processes, quick appointments and coordinated care by specialised teams who consult with each other regularly. Particularly in stressful situations such as a necessary operation or chronic illness, trust in a strong network provides security - and gives parents the certainty that their child is receiving the best possible care.
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