Dr. Saskia Schippers
Specialist in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system
Conservative orthopedics
Individual, holistic and sustainable
When your joints ache, your tendons twinge or your back locks up.
What means conservative orthopedics?
Conservative orthopaedics is the non-surgical treatment of complaints affecting the musculoskeletal system, i.e. bones, joints, muscles or tendons, e.g. following injuries or in cases of wear and tear such as osteoarthritis. Not every (sports) injury or case of osteoarthritis requires surgery. There are also a variety of treatment options for inflammation of the musculoskeletal system, e.g. the tendons, as well as for chronic or rheumatic joint diseases, which do not require a scalpel or immunosuppressive drugs such as cortisone.
Chronic or recurring joint inflammation, pain or even osteoarthritis can originate far away from the painful joint and actually be symptoms of an imbalance in the body – such as disturbed intestinal flora, unbalanced hormone levels, nutrient deficiencies or viral diseases. Our diet is another important factor in this regard, but despite numerous campaigns promoting healthy eating, it is given too little or the wrong kind of attention.
Every person is different and every body has its own individual requirements. We combine hospital medicine with holistic approaches in order to diagnose orthopaedic complaints comprehensively and accurately, treat them in a targeted manner, or provide long-term support for healing after injuries or operations.
The path is not always straightforward or easy. That makes us all the more delighted to be able to accompany you on your journey.
Services in the area Conservative orthopedics
Less pain. More everyday life.
Focus
- Osteoarthritis
- Inflammatory joint and tendon diseases
- Pain syndromes after injuries or operations
- Joint blockages
Diagnostics
Depending on the Underlying problem and existing diagnosis, addition with:
- Nutrient analyses
- Hormone analyses
- Microbiome analysis
- TNF-a inhibition test
- and more.
– To find the right therapy and to be able to contribute to the healing process in the best possible way –
Therapy options
- Injection therapy such as: autologous blood (PRP/ACP) or hyaluronic acid
- Targeted micronutrient therapy
- Bioidentical hormones
- Infusion therapies
- Ozone therapy
- Chiropractic techniques
Regain movement – with an individual plan.
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Questions and Answer
Good to know
Our practice is barrier-free and wheelchair accessible. There are wheelchair parking spaces in front of the door, and a ramp provides access to the practice.
Depending on the insurance model, a referral for connection to the proctological and orthopedic consultation is mandatory.
A referral with all diagnoses and previous examinations makes our work easier.
You can reach us by car at Alpenquai 30, 6005 Lucerne, opposite the “Ufschötti”.
Public parking is available directly in front of the practice.
By public transport you can reach Lucerne main stationFrom there, it's a short walk along the lake to our practice. Alternatively, Werkhofstrasse stop with a short walk to the practice.
Covered bicycle racks are available directly next to the practice.
Initial appointments:
We take 60 minutes for each initial appointment to provide you with professional and customized therapy.
In this context, we also conduct file studies and documentation, which are billed individually based on the effort required per consultation.
The same applies, of course, to telephone or online conversations as well as email correspondence, even between scheduled on-site appointments.
We bill in 5-minute increments. 300 CHF/hour.
Proctological and orthopedic examinations are billed according to Tarmed and can be submitted to the health insurance company. In the case of extended consultations, a self-payer portion applies depending on the scope.
Supplementary insurance:
If you have supplementary insurance, you can submit our invoices through this (VVG/complementary medicine).