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Orthopaedics / traumatology clinic Upper Valais Hospital Centre Orthopaedics deals with the development, prevention, recognition and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Traumatology of the musculoskeletal system deals with the treatment of all acute injuries and any consequential damage. The Orthopaedics/Traumatology Clinic at the Upper Valais Hospital Centre comprises three departments: Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery and Traumatology. Every year, over 2000 orthopaedic patients are operated on in Brig and 1500…
Centre ambulatoire de Viège Un centre de santé ambulatoire au cœur de Viège Avec son centre ambulatoire, le SZO réunit sous un même toit de nombreuses consultations spécialisées et pluridisciplinaires dans le domaine médical, thérapeutique, diagnostique et des soins. Qu'il s'agisse d'un examen préventif des seins, d'un bilan orthopédique ou d'une consultation urologique, les patientes et patients seront désormais traités ambulatoirement dans les domaines de la gynécologie et de l'obstétrique, de l'orthopédie, de la…
Neurocentre du Valais The Neurocentre du Valais is the result of collaboration and synergies between the neurology and neurosurgery departments and the neuropaediatrics and neuroradiology units of the Centre Hospitalier du Valais Romand (CHVR). The CHVR has all the resources and infrastructure necessary to diagnose and treat the vast majority of diseases affecting the nervous system from birth to old age. The Neurocentre du Valais pursues a number of different goals. The first is naturally to guarantee the best possible care…
The Abuse Medicine Unit Are you a victim of violence? People who are exposed to violence, either in isolation or repeatedly, are under big stress. This can have long-term psychological and/or physical consequences. Domestic violence, in particular, has a significant impact on the health of parents and their children. In order to break out of this cycle of violence, you can count on the support of the Valaisan network for intervention against domestic violence, of which the Violence Medicine Unit is a part. WE ARE HERE TO…
Organ and Tissue Donation While everything is always done to save and maintain life, it is unfortunately unavoidable that some patients do not survive. The assessment of brain death must be made by a doctor who is not involved in the transplant. This usually happens within the framework of intensive care hospitalisation. Once this diagnosis has been established in accordance with very strict criteria, organ donation can be considered. In Switzerland, every individual is free to decide whether or not to be a donor and to…
Sion Hospital Orthopaedics Department In the field of orthopaedics, the Orthopaedics Centre for the Canton of Valais romand is located in Martigny Hospital, which provides the majority of consultations and operations. There is also an orthopaedic branch in Sion, with general consultations provided by senior doctors. Medical consultation Shoulder, elbow (Martigny) Shoulder, elbow (Sierre) Knee Hip Ankle, foot, pediatrics Organisation Martigny Centre Hospitalier du Valais Romand Martigny Av. de la Fusion 27, 1920 Martigny…
Penitentiary Medicine The Penitentiary Medicine Department provides outpatient treatment, prevention and liaison services and hospital-type treatment if the clinical situation requires it (hunger strike, treatment prescribed, suicide risk). It draws on medical, psychiatric and nursing resources which are equivalent to those provided to the rest of the population. It consists of intermediate care, provided daily to adult and under-age prisoners in the Canton of Valais. This includes admission, medico-nursing follow-ups,…
Fertility Clinic The Valais Hospital Fertility Clinic is based in Sion, and offers comprehensive treatment for couples who are encountering difficulties in their attempts to have a child. Patients are sent to the clinic by their referring doctor, and can attend consultation five days a week. Treatment and follow-up care are provided throughout the week, including at the weekend, depending on the patient’s needs. There are many different possible causes of infertility: ovulation disorders, chronic or acute infections,…