University Hospital Freiburg


Head of the Department
Prof. Dr. Hagen Schmal
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at University Hospital Freiburg provides surgical care required by patients with musculoskeletal diseases. The department is considered to be a pioneer in the field of traumatology which provides top-notch quality care all hours of the day and covers the full spectrum of musculoskeletal diseases.
Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Med. Hagen Schmal, the department treats more than 4,000 inpatients and performs operations for more than 25,000 outpatients every year. The department is in collaboration with other departments and centers such as the University Emergency Center and Center for Spinal Surgery to provide patient with quick quality care.
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at University Hospital Freiburg is specialized in the treatment of:
• Polytraumas
• Compound fractures
• Pelvic injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Club foot
• Flat feet
• Hip joint dysplasia
• Spina bifida
• Musculoskeletal tumors
• Scoliosis
• Axis misalignments
• Shoulder impingement syndrome
• Forearm calcification
• Tendon rupture
• Rotator cuff tear
• Achilles tendon injuries
• Hollow foot
• Cartilage damage in joints